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Traditional Braces

Stainless steel or metal braces are the most popular type of braces.

The two core components of metal braces are brackets (pieces of specially shaped metal) and the main arch wire. Brackets get placed on your teeth and the arch wire is laced through the brackets, connecting them together.
Here’s how it works:
The arch wire is specially bent to reflect the way we want your teeth to look when your braces are removed. The wire will attempt to return to its original shape, placing pressure on one side of the arch wire, and then the bone on the other side gives way, and the teeth are moved. Ask our staff about different color bands you can wear too! From school colors to patriotic colors, you could have a different look each visit.

Clear Braces

Recent improvement in traditional braces have resulted in stronger, more efficient and less conspicuous brackets. The implementation of self-ligating braces in our office has reduced the number of appointments as well as the length of treatment. While metal brackets are the most familiar, clear ceramic brackets are now available. Their clear color gives these brackets a less noticeable look while maintaining the quality and efficiency of the metal brackets. The image above shows both types of braces.

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Mountain Top, PA 18707

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