Metal Braces

Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Gold Braces
Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces in many ways. They are made of stainless steel, but are uniquely coated in gold. The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option than traditional metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper-front teeth than on lower teeth.

Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances

Invisalign®
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten you teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it's invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

SmartClip Self-Ligating Braces

SmartClip Innovative Braces for a New Generation

SmartClip Self-Ligating Braces are the modern choice in Orthodontics. They are computer designed to make your treatment more comfortable, save time, and give you the results you want. Ordinary braces use "elastic bands" to secure an archwire into a slot in each bracket. This is called ligation. The bands can become stained or stretched. They can also retain food pieces, making it more difficult for you to keep your braces clean. SmartClip braces use small metal clips to hold the archwire into the bracket, no elastic bands.

The SmartClip design can help your teeth move faster, make your braces easier to clean, and eliminate the hassle of stained elastics. You can spend less time in the doctor's chair, and maybe even have fewer visits. And because your teeth can move into position more efficiently, your overall treatment time maybe shortened. Talk to Dr. Wright about SmartClip Self-Ligating Braces and whether they're the best option for your individual treatment needs.