Fixed and removable braces
Do you have misaligned, cluttered or twisted teeth? Do you have a problem with your bite? We will offer you different methods and devices for arranging teeth.
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Fixed braces – a brace you cannot remove which is made up of brackets that are glued to the front of each tooth and linked with wires
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Removable braces – usually plastic plates that cover the roof of the mouth and clip on to some teeth; these can only be used to achieve very limited tooth movements
Retainers and Aligners
Retainers are used at the end of a course of orthodontic treatment. They hold straightened teeth in place while the surrounding gum and bone adjusts to their new position. Retainers can either be removable or fixed.
Aligners are thin, clear trays made to fit your teeth. Unlike metal braces, aligners are removable. The patient is responsible for putting them in and taking them out. Patients receive sets of aligners designed to move their teeth using the same method as braces: constant, gentle pressure.