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Types of Braces in Surrey BC |
Metal Braces
Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are
more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade
stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal
brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of
adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and
colorful smile.
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 Gold
Braces
Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces in many ways.
They are made of stainless steel, but are uniquely coated in gold.
The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option than
traditional metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is
surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.
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 Ceramic
Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less
visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic
braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who
have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they
do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are
larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these
reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth
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 Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances
Invisalign®
Invisalign® uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable
aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are
wearing Invisalign because it's invisible! Not only are the aligners
invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you
want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a
hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause
mouth abrasions during treatment.
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 Lingual
Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore
"invisible" when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to
match the shape of your teeth and therefore the metal appliances are
created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable
option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play
wind instruments, and adult professionals.
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