Glass Orthodontics is your Mt. Carmel braces expert
Traditional braces are one of the most effective tools we have for achieving optimal tooth and jaw alignment. We’re proud to offer you a lot of diverse orthodontic options including traditional metal braces and ceramic braces. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to provide a brilliant straight smile in the Mt. Carmel area, the team at Glass Orthodontics is here for you. We proudly create beautiful new smiles for patients of all ages in Mt. Carmel and the surrounding communities.
Braces treatment with your local braces expert
Before we put your braces on, our team will collect digital x-rays, photos, and a model of your mouth. Our orthodontist, Dr. Glenn Glass will then use this data to formulate a customized treatment plan based on your particular orthodontic needs, which will include information about the movements each tooth needs to make in order to achieve optimal positioning. This will determine how your brackets are placed.
We’ll insert a wire through your brackets once they are placed on your teeth. This will put customized pressure on all of your teeth that need to be moved. Through a process called remodeling, bends in the wire will encourage specific and precise movements of the teeth. This process involves minor changes in the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. When your braces put pressure on a tooth, cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts form around the root. Together with the wire, this creates negative pressure on one side of the tooth, where bone will be removed. On the other side of the tooth, the bone is reformed. This pressure and bone remodeling slowly moves teeth into the correct position.
The remodeling process requires constant pressure put on your tooth. This means that teeth will often begin drifting back towards their old positions over time once your braces are removed. Fortunately, regular use of a retainer will help prevent this natural drifting and keep teeth in their new and improved positions!
What your Mt. Carmel braces expert offers
Did you know that today’s braces are better than ever? All of our treatment options are excellent and can correct a variety of oral issues, from simple to complex. Traditional metal braces often work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might, potentially shortening your overall treatment time, while also representing a cost-effective option for patients on a budget. The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional braces are a big part of why they’ve withstood the test of time and are still the top orthodontic treatment year after year.
Metal Braces
Tried-and-true traditional braces are the most common type of braces used. They’re normally made out of high-grade stainless steel, these braces work to straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. Today’s metal braces are more comfortable and also more fun than ever - you have the option of choosing colored elastics to add a punch of personality to your treatment! However, if you are more interested in a less obvious approach, we offer clear or tooth-colored elastics.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces work the same way metal braces do, but the brackets are made with a clear ceramic material instead of metal. They’re a great option for straightening your teeth if you’re looking for a more subtle option. They’re very popular with our older teen and adult patients because they are such a discrete treatment option. Ceramic brackets seem to be a bit larger and more brittle than comparable metal brackets, so we normally don’t recommend them to younger students.
Using traditional braces, you can often see visible signs of improvement relatively quickly, which can help increase your confidence in both your smile and the orthodontic process!
Your trusted Mt. Carmel braces expert
At Glass Orthodontics, we believe that advanced, personalized care leads to the best results and most positive orthodontic experience. Dr. Glenn Glass and the rest of our skilled team focus on patients as individuals, no matter the age, personal concerns, or clinical needs. When you choose braces treatment with our practice, Dr. Glass will create a treatment plan that works with all parts of your life. Using our leading-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, we will provide efficient, comfortable care that will help you change both your smile and your life.
Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started!