Irma G. Odinada

DIFFERENT​ ​KINDS​ ​OF​ ​DENTAL​ ​ ​BRACES ​ ​ ​TYPES​ ​OF​ ​BRACES ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​PROS Metal​ ​Braces-​​ ​Metal​ ​braces hold​ ​a​ ​thin​ ​wire​ ​in​ ​place​ ​with rubber​ ​bands​ ​to​ ​put​ ​pressure on​ ​the​ ​teeth​ ​and​ ​move​ ​them​ ​to the​ ​desired​ ​place. ● ● ● Ceramic​ ​Braces-​ ​are​ ​similar​ ​to metal​ ​braces,​ ​but​ ​blend​ ​in​ ​with the​ ​color​ ​of​ ​the​ ​teeth. ● Lingual​ ​Braces-​are​ ​attached to​ ​the​ ​inside​ ​of​ ​the​ ​tooth​ ​in order​ ​to​ ​be​ ​unseen. ● ● ​ ​ ​CONS Least​ ​Expensive Most​ ​effective Allows​ ​kids expression through​ ​colored bands. ● ● Less​ ​noticeable than​ ​metal. Most​ ​effective, like​ ​metal ● Invisible​ ​from outside ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Invisalign-​​ ​ ​are​ ​clear​ ​plastic forms​ ​that​ ​entirely​ ​cover​ ​the teeth. ● ● Nearly​ ​invisible Allow​ ​you​ ​to​ ​eat and​ ​drink anything (removable) ● ● ● ● ● AVERAGE​ ​COST Most​ ​noticeable Limit​ ​you​ ​from eating​ ​hard​ ​and stick​ ​foods. Can​ ​irritate gums​ ​and cheeks​ ​at​ ​first. ​ ​$3,000​ More​ ​costly than​ ​metal May​ ​stain​ ​more easily More​ ​sensitive and​ ​can​ ​easily break​ ​or​ ​chip. ​ ​$4,000​ ​-​ ​8,000 Harder​ ​to​ ​clean. More​ ​costly than​ ​other types. ​ ​May​ ​be​ ​more uncomfortable. Less​ ​effective for​ ​severe cases. Routine adjustments take​ ​longer​ ​than metal​ ​or ceramic​ ​braces. $8,000​ ​-​ ​10,000 Only​ ​available for​ ​teens​ ​and adults. Less​ ​effective for​ ​severe cases. May​ ​be​ ​more costly​ ​than others. Treatment​ ​may take​ ​longer. Require brushing​ ​teeth after​ ​eating​ ​to prevent staining. ​ ​$4,000​ ​-​ ​7,400 ​-​ ​7,000 Dental​ ​Clinics Chantilly​ ​Dentistry​ ​by Design East​ ​Gate Orthodontics Orthodontics​ ​by Crutchfield Britto​ ​Orthodontics ​ ​ ​Address ​ ​ ​Contact​ ​Number Operating​ ​ ​Hours 14165A​ ​Robert​ ​Paris​ ​Ct Chantilly,​ ​VA​ ​20151 United​ ​States ​ ​- Mon-Fri​ ​9:00​ ​am-5:00​ ​pm Sat​ ​9:00​ ​am​ ​-​ ​1:00​ ​pm 25401​ ​Eastern​ ​Marketplace Plz Ste​ ​100 Chantilly,​ ​VA​ ​20152 United​ ​States - Mon-Tues​ ​9:00​ ​am-​ ​5:00​ ​pm Wed​ ​10:00​ ​am​ ​-​ ​6:00​ ​pm Thu​ ​10:00​ ​am​ ​-​ ​7:00​ ​pm Fri​ ​9:00​ ​am​ ​-​ ​3:00​ ​pm Sat-​ ​Sun​ ​closed 14012-E​ ​Sullyfield​ ​Cir Chantilly,​ ​VA​ ​20151 United​ ​States - By​ ​appointment​ ​only Mon-Thu​ ​8:30​ ​am-​ ​5:00pm Fri​ ​8:30​ ​am​ ​-​ ​12:00​ ​pm 4080​ ​Lafayette​ ​Center​ ​Dr Ste​ ​160-A Chantilly,​ ​VA​ ​20151 United​ ​States - By​ ​appointment​ ​only Mon-Thu​ ​10:15am​ ​-​ ​5:45pm Fri​ ​9:15am-​ ​4:45pm Sat-​ ​Sun​ ​closed