Orthodontist

Rubber bands are used to increase the force that’s applied to a specific area of your mouth. You may also see them referred to as elastics.

Rubber bands connect to the brackets on your braces and can be positioned in many different conformations. They’re attached and secured using small metal hooks on the bracket.

• Shorter orthodontist visits. For traditional braces, individual ligatures must be replaced during an adjustment. Generally speaking, opening and shutting self-ligating brackets during an adjustment is less time consuming.

• Easier cleaning. Ligatures can trap food particles in and around your brackets. The absence of ligatures in self-ligating braces may make them a little easier to clean.

• Less discomfort. It’s possible that you might experience less discomfort with self-ligating braces than with traditional braces.

• They’re less visible than metal braces. The ceramic material used in these braces can be either clear or tooth-colored.

• You can choose your colors. Metal braces only come in one color: gray (or shiny metallic silver, if it’s available). Ceramic braces are available in nearly any color imaginable.

• They don’t interfere with imaging tests. Metal braces can disrupt signals in imaging tests. Ceramic braces produce much less signal interference

Clear Aligners or Invisible Braces are transparent teeth clips made of special material that is designed to straighten your teeth to perfection. Unlike metal braces, Aligners are painless, comfortable, and portable. They are custom-made braces for every patient through digital scans that bring the brightest smile to your face.