What are smart braces?

Smart Clip Braces used self-ligated brackets that are customized by state-of-the-art technology. Unlike traditional braces, Smart Clip Braces do not require patients to wear rubber bands. Self-ligated brackets require fewer office visits, which saves people both time and money.

What type of braces work the fastest?

Currently, clear aligners offer the fastest correction speed. For reference, Invisalign treatments can be finished in several months, whereas metal braces can take several years. It's not just clear aligners that offer speed. Another form of fast-correcting braces is self-ligating braces.

What are the four types of braces?

Which type of braces are the best?

Orthodontic patients generally find ceramic braces more comfortable to wear than metal ones. The high-quality materials aren't abrasive, so they won't irritate your gums or the sides of your mouth (a common complaint for metal brace wearers).

What's the difference between braces and Fastbraces?

In contrast to traditional braces, which take the extra time between correcting the crowns and roots, Fastbraces engage the entire tooth structure at the beginning of treatment. As with traditional braces, Fastbraces can be used to correct crowding, crookedness, gaps, or misalignment of the teeth.

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Are Fastbraces more expensive?

Fastbraces cost less than slower, traditional and invisible braces. The average cost of traditional braces in this area of the country is about $5,000. Invisible braces tend to cost even more. Fastbraces usually run about $4,000.

Do fast braces hurt more?

This impressively short treatment time has many patients asking if Fastbraces® hurt more than normal braces. Studies have found that Fastbraces actually cause less discomfort than traditional braces. That's because the non-conventional bracket design exerts less force due to friction.

What is the shortest time period for braces?

Metal and Clear Braces

The minimum time to wear braces can be as little as several months to fix a basic crooked tooth or spacing issue through to 36 months for both metal braces and ceramic braces.

Which braces straighten teeth faster?

While the speed of the process is highly determined by the type of issue you are dealing with, most experts seem to agree that the clear aligners are the quickest way to straighten your teeth.

What color of braces is best?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.

Is Invisalign better than braces?

Which is better, braces or Invisalign? Braces are better for people with severe crookedness and most kids and teens. Invisalign and other brands of clear aligners are best for adults who want a nearly invisible and more comfortable straightening method, as long as the teeth aren't too crooked.

Which braces are the cheapest?

Metal braces tend to be the cheapest form of brace orthodontics. They tend to range between $2,500-$7,500. Fortunately they are sometimes covered by state-funded insurance. Invisalign does tend to be a bit more expensive than metal braces.

Is Invisalign cheaper than braces?

Invisalign is typically more expensive than getting braces because of the lab fees involved in creating the aligners. Due to the use of the highest quality materials and technology, the treatment is more expensive than traditional orthodontic procedures.

Can braces fix teeth in 6 months?

Six Month Smiles is an accelerated orthodontic method specifically for teeth that are visible in your smile. Instead of wearing brackets and wires for the typical 18 to 24 months with traditional braces, patients can expect results in approximately six months.

Which type of braces are more expensive?

Lingual braces are nearly invisible, but they also tend to be the most expensive type.

Can I get braces twice?

Very occasionally orthodontic treatment can shorten the roots of your teeth, so we'll take X-rays to make sure there are no underlying issues. If everything's in tip-top condition, there's nothing to stop you from wearing braces two or even three times. Although done properly, once should be enough!

Can I straighten my teeth in 3 months?

Now, thanks to Invisalign's fast treatment options, you can have straighter teeth in as little as 3 months, without the appearance or inconvenience of metal braces. If all you need is a minor correction to your front teeth, then an Invisalign Express option could be exactly what you've been hoping for.

How can I get straight teeth in 2 weeks?

Aligners are switched out every two weeks for the next aligner in your series. It is this process that gently moves the teeth into correct alignment. Invisalign is obviously a fantastic choice if you're looking for a way to straighten your teeth without braces.

Do braces self tighten?

Self-ligating braces work by using a tiny spring-loaded door to maintain pressure on the archwires. This process applies pressure to the system to gently adjust the teeth to the desired position. Because of the new technology used in self-ligating braces, the need for tightening is eliminated.

Do you have to wear a retainer forever?

To maintain a straight smile for a lifetime, you're going to need to wear your retainers nightly for the rest of your life. The good news is, after some time it won't be necessary to wear them as often.

Do braces change your face?

With braces, the change to your face shape is a gradual one. It's less obvious in adults, whose skeletal features are already completely developed. During your orthodontic consultation, our Ottawa orthodontist, Dr. Charles Cohen, can pinpoint which areas, if any, might change once your teeth are properly aligned.

Do braces weaken the teeth?

Perhaps one of the most common questions regarding braces is whether or not they cause weakening of the enamel. The truth is that braces make the teeth move within the gums in the mouth during the whole treatment process. While they move, it does not mean they will lose or deteriorate in tooth support.

Do you need a retainer after Fastbraces?

Yes, patients will need to wear a retainer after completing the teeth straightening process with Fastbraces. The retainer will be worn for only 15 to 20 minutes every day, while some may choose to put them on before bedtime.

How long do you wear Fastbraces?

With Fastbraces, you may have little to worry about when it comes to oral hygiene. Since you will be done with your treatment in 6 months or so, you can go back to properly cleaning your teeth.

How long do speed braces take?

According to the Speed Braces website, orthodontic treatment may take anywhere from 18 to 24 months in many instances. You may also need to wear a retainer afterwards. Some orthodontists report that their patients get faster results with Speed Braces than they do with traditional types.