Dental Town
Types of Braces
Learn about the types of braces we use at Dental Town.
Metal Braces
Metal braces, made of stainless steel or titanium, are known as “traditional braces” because the first orthodontic braces were made of metal. They still continue to be the most commonly used type of braces today. Luckily, today’s braces are smaller, flatter and more comfortable than braces of the past.
Metal braces have three parts to them. The brackets are cemented directly to the surface of the teeth. An archwire is placed in the brackets, linking them together and elastic ties are what hold the archwire in the brackets.
Braces are skillfully tightened and adjusted in order to shift teeth into a straightened position. Rubber bands or other appliances are often used in conjunction with braces for a thorough adjustment of the entire mouth.
Clear Braces (Clear Ceramic Braces)
Not keen on the idea of how metal braces look? Advances in technology allow orthodontists to offer clear or tooth-colored braces made of ceramic or polycarbonate. It’s a much less noticeable alternative to the classic “metal mouth!”
Clear braces function just as traditional metal braces do. They also include brackets, arch wires and elastic ties. The ties are generally clear or white. Clear braces are not to be confused with popular clear aligner systems like Invisalign. Those systems fit into the mouth like a mouth guard, slipping over the teeth, and they are removable. Clear braces are cemented into the mouth like metal braces are.
Invisalign®
For adults in need of orthodontic correction but still don’t like the idea of metal or clear bracket braces, we’re proud to offer Invisalign! The Invisalign system is a series of clear, custom-fit removable mouth trays that apply a controlled amount of force to your teeth to gradually straighten them. The system provides the same beautiful results as traditional braces, but is virtually invisible.
If you need to straighten your smile but metal braces aren’t your first choice, give Dental Town a call. Just because you are an adult doesn’t mean you can’t get braces! Whether metal, clear or invisible, our braces will get you the straight, beautiful smile you’re looking for.
Locations
Alpharetta Dental Town
(770) 679-7637
5260 Avalon Blvd.
Bldg. 5000
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Canton Dental Town
(770) 741-0439
2020 Cumming Hwy
Suite 100
Canton, GA 30115
Milton Dental Town
(678) 352-1033
980 Birmingham Rd
Suite 507
Milton, GA 30004
Johns Creek Dental Town
(770) 622-1515
4330 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suite 100
Suwanee, GA 30024
Dental Town Specialists
(770) 622-1518
4330 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suite 500
Suwanee, GA 30024
Forsyth Dental Town
(678) 250-9417
410 Peachtree Pkwy,
Bldg 400
Cumming, GA 30041
Orthodontics & Pediatrics:
(770) 679-7069
Suite 4250
General Dentistry & Oral Surgery: Suite 4108
Woodstock Dental Town
(678) 224-5722
250 Parkbrooke Pl.
Unit 250
Woodstock, GA 30189
General Dentistry & Orthodontics:
Suite 350