All Smiles Orthodontics

Severna Park Office | 22 Truck House Road, East Wing, Suite 4 | Severna Park Professional Center | Severna Park, MD 21146 | 410-647-4900

Crofton Office | 1667 Crofton Centre, Suite 2 | Crofton Medical & Professional Bldg. | Crofton, MD 21114 | 410-721-4900

Edgewater Office | 3059 Solomons Island Road, Suite C | South River Crossing | Edgewater, MD 21037 | 410-956-4946

Types of Braces

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metal braces

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. Our office uses GAC In-Ovation self-ligating brackets. Learn more about these amazing brackets under the drop down menu titled "Orthodontic Treatments" then click on "In-Ovation".


clear braces

Ceramic "Esthetic" 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 than on lower teeth.


Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Aligners

invisalign

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. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.


 

 

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