Types Of Braces

Are crooked teeth affecting your oral function and aesthetics? Traditional metal braces are a proven solution for aligning your teeth. These braces utilize brackets, stainless steel bands, and wires to shift your teeth to their position gently with time. Ligatures hold the wire in its position firmly. If you are struggling with overcrowded or misaligned teeth, visit Bateman Orthodontics to witness how we can help you with braces in Rochester and Brockport.

Self-ligating braces are orthodontic appliances that solve bite problems and align your teeth. While they are similar to traditional metal braces, they have different mechanisms. Unlike traditional braces that use these minute elastic bands, self-ligating braces feature an in-built mechanism to fix the archwire in its position. There are two types of self-ligating braces: Active Self-Ligating Braces, also called ‘active brackets’, and Passive Self-Ligating Braces, known as ‘passive brackets’. These brackets offer a sleeker look, require less treatment time, and can be cleaned easily.

Similar to traditional braces, clear or ceramic braces are built of tooth-colored material, making them less noticeable. This orthodontic tool works on straightening misaligned teeth and fixing dental problems like bite issues. It also treats crowded, gapped, overlapped, and crooked teeth to improve your appearance, allow proper bite, and maintain optimum oral functioning. Apart from being less observable, it is less painful, suitable for people with metal allergies, and highly durable. When compared to other options like clear aligners, ceramic braces are cost-effective.