METAL BRACES
At Norwest Orthodontics, we use self-ligating braces for all our patients, providing a more comfortable, efficient, and modern orthodontic experience.
Self-ligating braces are gentle and help maintain excellent oral hygiene.
Self-ligating braces are designed to be more comfortable, often less painful, and can allow for shorter treatment times with fewer - if any - extractions. They are also easier to clean, helping you maintain a high standard of oral hygiene, making them an ideal metal braces option for adults.
Why Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces are a modern braces option that are both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. They offer several key benefits:
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Better aesthetics
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Faster and more comfortable treatment
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Fewer extractions
Traditional metal braces use rubber O-shaped rings to hold the wire in place. These rings can create friction, slowing tooth movement and causing discomfort. They can also trap moisture, increasing plaque and bacteria, which makes oral hygiene more challenging.
Why Self-Ligating Braces?
Self-ligating braces have a small built-in slide that gently holds the wire, eliminating the need for inefficient O-shaped rubber rings. Without these bungee-like rings, friction and binding are greatly reduced, allowing for faster and more comfortable tooth movement.
These braces also use high-tech wires that apply gentle forces to move teeth efficiently and comfortably. While not lingual braces, self-ligating braces are an effective and more affordable alternative to some of the more expensive options.
Without elastic ties that attract and collect plaque, self-ligating braces make it easier to maintain good dental hygiene during treatment. For anyone considering braces in Sydney, self-ligating braces offer an effective, aesthetic, and hygienic orthodontic solution.
