There are now 4 primary categories of braces:

1. Metal braces
2. Ceramic braces
3. Lingual braces
4. Clear aligners like Invisalign

1. Metal Braces:

The most popular type of braces worldwide are metal or traditional braces, which have been in use for more than a century. Braces used to be highly visible and big. Thankfully, braces today differ greatly from those worn 100 years ago.
Technology and innovation advancements have made braces smaller, faster, greater comfort and greater efficiency

Children and teenagers are the target demographic for patients wearing metal braces. They function by fastening the braces to the teeth and tying a wire between them. The elastic ties, which are available in a variety of colors, are used to secure the wire to the braces. At your sessions every 4 to 8 weeks, the orthodontist adjusts the wire to reposition the teeth.

Some parents and patients prefer metal braces since they do not need to remind their child to wear them, in contrast to removable clear aligners like Invisalign. However, during treatment, good dental hygiene is essential and metal braces need to be handled with care.

Pros:

• Effective and adaptable
• No alterations to the speech
• Visits every 4 to 8 weeks
• Having fun with colors
• More patient compliance-dependent than Invisalign
• There is no waiting time to begin.
• Most inexpensive

Cons:

• A challenge to brush and floss
• Most noticeable aesthetically
• Not for people who have bad dental hygiene

2. Ceramic Braces:

Ceramic braces are transparent, tooth-colored appliances. They perform a similar function to metal braces, although they are less visible and more discreet. Patients who don’t think Invisalign or lingual braces are suited for them but still want to straighten their teeth in a discrete and economical fashion are most likely to choose ceramic braces. These patients are mostly young people and grownups who are aesthetic-driven.

Compared to metal braces, ceramic braces are a more covert but slightly expensive. You should be aware, nevertheless, that because to their size and potential for staining, these braces are also significantly larger than metal braces. Although they are not appropriate for everyone, we nevertheless believe they are a vital part of our arsenal of orthodontic tools.

3. Lingual Braces:

The most sophisticated and uncommon orthodontic system available is lingual braces, which are placed on tongue side of tooth. This is because they require a special set of orthodontic skills that few orthodontists take the time to perfect. Since lingual braces behind the teeth are not included in orthodontic training, it is up to the orthodontist to acquire the necessary skills.

We think that all eligible patients should be given the choice of lingual braces beneath the teeth because they have benefits that no other form of braces can match. These include total imperceptibility, comprehensive personalization to your unique teeth, as well as improved functionality and versatility in some people.

Lingual braces placed behind the teeth are particularly well suited for adults who want invisible braces but have complicated orthodontic requirements. Teenagers who are aesthetics aware have also increased in popularity of braces behind the teeth.

4. Invisalign And Clear Aligners:

The acceptance of clear aligners has grown during the last ten years. They were well-known in the early 2000s as a result of Invisalign, which over time developed into the most well-known brand of aligners.

It is obvious why Invisalign and clear aligners are so well-liked at the moment:

• Clear as well as transparent
• Detachable
• Make brushing and flossing simpler.
• For some specific treatments, more quickly than braces
• Sometimes require fewer appointments
• Sometimes shorter visits are feasible.

Invisalign is fantastic for patients with orthodontic braces when when they’re younger and only need a “touch up,” as well as for individuals who have mild to severe dental issues such misaligned teeth, a significant overbite, no jaw alignment issues, and open bites with gaps in their front teeth. But compared to braces, any transparent aligner system, including Invisalign, has substantial drawbacks when it comes to treating complex issues or requiring long-term care.

Lingual braces or an Invisalign and lingual braces combination might provide a special and attractive treatment option for more difficult issues. During your free initial examination, we can give you more individualized information.