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Different Types of Braces
Types of Braces
Metal braces are made from high-grade
stainless steel and rubber bands are used
to attach the wire. Metal braces now use
heat-activated archwires that use your
body heat to move your teeth quicker and
with less pain.
Pros
Metal braces are the
least expensive. The
o-rings also come in a
variety of colours,
which allow children
to express their
personalities.
Cons
Average Cost
They are the most
$3,000-$6,000
noticeable of all types
of braces.
Ceramic braces are popular with adults.
This is because they are made of
translucent material, which is less
noticeable. Some come with toothcoloured wires, which make them even
more appealing.
They are less visible They are also more
$4,000-$8,000
than metal braces and expensive than metal
move teeth faster
braces.
than clear plastic
aligners (Invisalign)
Self-ligating braces using the Damon
System traditional braces apply pressure
by using o-rings to push your teeth into
position. Damon braces, on the other
hand, don’t use o-rings or metal-tie wires
to hold the arch wires in place. Instead,
they use a sliding mechanism. Though
your teeth are still forced into position, they
can move freely. As a result, you may
experience less pain.
Compact and can be They are expensive
easier to clean.
compared to other
Though debatable,
types of braces.
you’ll likely
experience less pain.
$2,500 - $8,000
Invisalign uses a series of 18 to 30
mouth-guard-like templates (called
aligners). These templates are generated
by computer simulation and can be
removed every two weeks.
You can eat and drink
what you want. The
aligners are clear and
almost invisible.
Invisalign is not
effective for serious
dental problems. It is
a more expensive
option and the
aligners can get
mislaid easily.
$3,000-$8,000
Lingual braces are a great option for
people who don’t like the look of traditional
braces and don’t want to wear plastic
invisible braces.
Their location makes
them invisible. The
main draw to lingual
braces is their
invisibility, so if you
believe that visible
braces would be too
embarrassing, the
lingual system may be
a good treatment
option for you.
Their comfort levels. $5,000 - $13,000
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.
Your tongue may get
irritated.