Orthodontic solutions
Healthy teeth can be aligned at any age, and technological advances have made treatments more comfortable and less visible. Today, several solutions are available for a flawless tooth alignment.
Your orthodontist will help you choose the right solution to straighten your teeth naturally, genuinely, without risk to adjacent anatomical structures and without affecting your lifestyle.
When to see an orthodontist?
Aesthetic solutions can correct the shape, size and color of the teeth, but the correction of the position of the teeth and the treatment of malocclusions, will be obtained only by orthodontic treatment.
Neglecting these defects can lead to more serious complications than those of an aesthetic nature. If not corrected in time, malposition and malocclusion will promote the appearance of pathological abrasions, damage to the gums and bone, difficulty in chewing and can also be the cause of pain in the temporomandibular joint.
Correcting the position of the teeth and the occlusion is a complex biological process, which requires the expertise and continuous supervision of a specialist.
Solutions for an aligned smile
Despite more modern alternatives, metal braces are still preferred by patients due to its low cost and confirmed results over time. These braces have an improved size and can be customized. It has good control of forces and the duration of treatment is shorter than in the case of ceramic or sapphire braces.
Clinical cases
This option has gained popularity because it is less visible. The ceramic mimics the color of the teeth, and the presence of braces is as discreet as possible. It is a good alternative for patients who are embarrassed to wear the metal braces.
Clinical cases
Sapphire is an almost transparent artificial crystal, which makes the braces less noticeable on the surface of the teeth. Sapphire does not absorb dyes and does not accumulate bacterial plaque. The rounded edges offer extra comfort to patients.
Clinical cases
Be proud of your braces, smile wide!
The first step to changing your life
Traditional braces vs self-ligating braces
Your orthodontist will help you choose the right braces depending on aesthetic preferences, lifestyle, and financial considerations.
Types of braces
Increased strength
Sometimes uncomfortable due to sharper edges
Short treatment duration
Less aesthetic
Easy to clean
Fragile
Comfortable
Longer duration of treatment
More aesthetic
Requires more rigorous hygiene
Fragile
Comfortable
Longer duration of treatment
Transparent, increased aesthetic
Requires more rigorous hygiene
Increased strength
Comfortable
Short treatment duration
Less aesthetic
Easy to clean
Less pain, intermittent forces
No extractions
Fewer visits
Shorter visit duration
Fragile
Comfortable
Short treatment duration
More aesthetic
Requires more rigorous hygiene
Less pain, intermittent forces
No extractions
Fewer visits
Shorter visit duration
| Metal | Ceramic | Sapphire | Damon Q | Damon Clear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Increased strength | Fragile | Fragile | Increased strength | Fragile |
| Sometimes uncomfortable due to sharper edges | Comfortable | Comfortable | Comfortable | Comfortable |
| Short treatment duration | Longer duration of treatment | Longer duration of treatment | Short treatment duration | Short treatment duration |
| Less aesthetic | More aesthetic | Transparent, increased aesthetic | Less aesthetic | More aesthetic |
| Easy to clean | Requires more rigorous hygiene | Requires more rigorous hygiene | Easy to clean | Requires more rigorous hygiene |
| Less pain, intermittent forces | Less pain, intermittent forces | |||
| No extractions | No extractions | |||
| Fewer visits | Fewer visits | |||
| Shorter visit duration | Shorter visit duration | |||
Cost of treatment
Healthy teeth are a prerequisite for starting orthodontic treatment, regardless of the system chosen.
Provides a thorough clinical examination of the teeth (number, position, color), the presence or absence of the necessary space and dental occlusion. The general health of the patient is also assessed.
Takes 45 minutes.
Braces are fixed in 2 stages, at a distance of at least one week and maximum one month, between the fixation of the upper and lower arch, time necessary for the patient to get used to the presence of braces.
The procedure for each arch takes approximately 90 minutes.
Depending on the type of braces, the patient comes to adjustments monthly or quarterly.
Takes 30 minutes.