Types of Braces

With today's technology, patients now have more options when it comes to wearing braces. While traditional metal braces are still widely used, clear braces, lingual braces and self-ligating braces are becoming increasingly popular along with clear appliances.

Please use the menu to learn more about the types of braces we offer, and speak with your orthodontist to determine which appliance is right for you.

If you're looking for a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal braces, Inspire ICE may be for you. Inspire ICE has a smooth, strong surface created by a heat process and is not metal. This is beneficial to patients who have allergies to certain metals. Crafted from clear sapphire, these braces are very strong and dependable. Check with your orthodontist to see if Inspire ICE is right for you.

The Invisalign system is a series of clear overlay templates, or aligners, that have been generated by computer simulation to gradually move teeth. This system is available to patients with certain orthodontic bite problems.

Mini Diamond braces are popular with patients of all ages. Noticeably smaller than regular metal braces, this appliance is more comfortable! They're also efficient, yielding the same treatment time as traditional braces.