Metal Braces

Self-ligating braces work by using specialized brackets that have built-in clips or doors to hold the archwire in place, eliminating the need for traditional elastic bands (ligatures) to secure the wire.

This allows for less friction, faster treatment, and easier maintenance.

While style is a big part of treatment, it’s not the only reason it’s important. Treatment with self-ligating braces leads to more harmonious bites, ensuring better oral health and bite function.

Orthodontic intervention is vital to close gaps, correct crowding, straighten crookedness, align the jaws, and improve the bite relationship.

Modern, self-ligating braces are a far cry from the braces of yesterday. They’re sleeker and less noticeable than ever before. And they’re more efficient — so you can be in and out of treatment in no time.

Treatment times vary from patient to patient because each smile is unique. While we can offer an estimate of how long we expect treatment to take, we cannot provide an exact timeline.

That’s because every patient reacts to treatment differently, and we won’t know how your smile will respond until we begin. However, the average time spent in braces typically ranges between one and three years.

We work hard to create custom treatment plans tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs and smile goals.

Here are some signs to look for to determine if the orthodontic treatment might be right for you or your child:

• Irregular loss of baby teeth (baby teeth fall out too soon, too late, or out of order)
• Late eruption of permanent teeth
• Teeth that meet abnormally or not at all
• Jaws that look out of proportion to the face
• Crowded or misplaced teeth
• Large gaps in the teeth alignment
• Missing or extra teeth
• Underbite, overbite, or open bite is present
• Noisy jaw (jaw that clicks or makes other sounds)
• Problems chewing or speaking
• Breathing through the mouth