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Hi,
Here are the Types of Braces for teenagers I checked.
Types Of
Dental
Braces
Metal
Ceramic
Lingual
Ceramic braces are
made of clear materials
and are therefore less
visible on your teeth
than metal braces. For
this reason, ceramic
braces are widely used
on teenage and adult
patients who have
aesthetic concerns. For
the most aesthetic
look, clear elastic ties
or white coated metal
ties are used. Or, you
can highlight your clear
braces with colored
elastic ties.
Lingual braces are
an aesthetic option
for patients who
don’t want to wear
traditional braces or
when Invisalign is
not an option.
Placed behind your
teeth, no one will
know that you are
wearing braces!
These unique
braces are created
using state-of-the-art
technology and are
100% customized to
the shape of your
teeth.
Invisalign
Pictures
Traditional metal
braces are the
most common type
of braces used
today. They are
smaller and more
comfortable than
ever before and
constructed of
high-grade space
age metal alloys.
With metal braces,
you have the
option of adding
colored elastic ties
for a more unique
Descriptions
and colorful smile.
Invisalign uses a series
of clear, removable, an
comfortable aligners to
straighten your teeth.
These aligners are
custom made for your
teeth, allowing for a snu
fit and virtually invisible
appearance.
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Aligners are
removable so you are
not limited in what you
Pros
Cons
Price Range
Metal is stronger
than ceramics or
plastics. They’re
the only ones
capable of making
the adjustments
that a difficult
mouth needs.
The only drawback to
ceramic brackets is
that they are more
fragile and the clear
elastic ties can discolor
between orthodontic
visits with certain foods
and drinks.
Soft Tissue
Injuries. It is
relatively common
for patients with
braces to notice
some sensitivity on
the inner cheeks,
lips, and gums
where they come
into contact with
the metal bracket
and wires of the
braces. This may
cause soft tissue
injuries in the area.
They may cause gum
sensitivity. Ceramic
brackets are larger
than metal brackets.
$3,000 - 7,000
can eat and drink
during treatment.
Plus, no need to
brush and floss
With lingual braces,
around braces and
you get efficient
wires.
tooth movement with
great aesthetics.
Their comfort levels.
The biggest issue
that these braces
tend to have is that
they can be very
hard to wear and get
used to having in
your mouth.
They're slightly less
durable than metal.
They move teeth
slower than metal.
Appointment length.
Although
appointments for
lingual braces are
more spaced out,
they tend to take
longer to complete.
They may stain.
Not for everyone.
One of the __biggest
cons of Invisalign is
that they are
expensive. They are
not covered by dental
insurance,
$4,000 - 8,000
$8,000 - 10,000
$3,500 -$8,000
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/ceramic-braces
https://www.cityorthopeds.com/treatments/orthodontics/
https://www.smilerichmond.com/braces-and-orthodontic-treatment-richmond-virginia-va/types-of-brac
es/
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https://onshoreorthodontics.com/about-braces/
https://www.neibauerdentalsouthriding.com/invisalign/invisalign-teen/
Here are the dental clinics that offer dental braces near Chantilly, Virginia:
By
appointment
only
Hours
Shohreh Sharif, DDS Greater Washington
Dentistry.
Rye Smiles for Life
Yes
Yes
Monday-Friday;8:30-5pm
Saturday:9- 2pm
Sunday; closed
Monday-Thursday;
8-4:30 pm
Friday; closed
Saturday; closed
Sunday; closed
Chantilly Dental Center
Yes
Monday- Friday;8-6 pm
Saturday; 8-2pm
Sunday; closed