Types of Braces at Wentz Orthodontics

The advancements in the field of orthodontics now offer many options if you want to achieve a perfect smile. Included in the different options are the various treatment costs where you can choose amongst several price ranges to determine the best option for your budget. Nowadays, there are no more limitations when you want to achieve a healthy and beautiful smile that will last for many years especially when teeth are properly cared for.

At Wentz Orthodontics, we allow our patients to choose their look. From traditional silver braces to ceramic, lingual, and Invisalign; patients need not look further for an orthodontist once they visit Wentz Orthodontics.

What is Traditional Silver?

Typically made of high-grade stainless steel, traditional metal braces remain by far the most common type of fixed orthodontic appliances. They consist of metal bands that wrap around the molars in back, and smaller metal brackets that are cemented to the front surfaces of the other teeth. A thin, springy metal wire, running through the brackets, gently guides the teeth into a proper position. This archwire may be fixed to the brackets by flexible elastics, metal ties, or other types of clasps.

What is Ceramic?

Ceramic braces are a new variation on the traditional system that provides a far less noticeable method of treatment. They use the same components as traditional braces — except that the brackets on the front side of the teeth are made of a translucent ceramic material that blends in with the tooth's natural color. This system has become a favorite for adults (including some well-known celebrities) because, unless you look closely, it's hard to notice they're there.

What is Lingual?

While ceramic braces certainly offer a less conspicuous look, there is still another system that allows fixed braces to be truly invisible. In some situations, special appliances called lingual braces can be placed on the tongue side of the teeth. They work the same way other metal braces do — but even though they're made of metal, they can't be seen, because they're hidden behind the teeth themselves!

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So you can smile during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and been proven effective.