Traditional Metal Braces

They include brackets attached to the front of your teeth or bands that fit around each tooth, each bracket is linked with an arch wire that puts pressure on the teeth allowing them to move to the desired position. Traditional braces can help a patient with severe or complex dental problems. They can straighten teeth and close gaps more quickly than other brace options available.

Disadvantages of Traditional Metal Braces

The metal brackets and wires are highly visible which makes it unappealing to most people.
They require one stays off some foods so that they don’t pop off.
You cannot remove traditional braces whenever you feel like which makes it difficult to effectively brush your teeth or even eat some foods.
They are harder to maintain and you will need assistance from your orthodontist to clean and monitor them.

How do Traditional Metal Braces differ from other Types of Braces?

1. Are stronger than other braces options – since they are made of metal, they are stronger than other orthodontic treatment options which are made of plastic or ceramic brackets which make them more fragile hence may have to be replaced a few times throughout the treatment process.

2. They work faster – they are the fastest way to achieve straighter teeth. This is because everything about the technology prioritizes the effectiveness of your treatment. The fact that they cannot be removed or forgotten also helps them work quickly.

3. They provide constant care – they stay in the mouth till treatment is finished.

4. Are less expensive – they remain to be the most affordable.,

5. They work for almost everyone – it is appropriate for both children and adults as it can tackle the most complicated cases as well as more mild problems.

6. Are more versatile – this is because they can tackle the most and severe cases of misaligned, crooked, spaced out and crowded teeth. Other options are not that versatile.