Types of Braces
Patients of all ages choose braces as a form of orthodontic treatment to correct crowding, gaps, or misalignment in the teeth, as well as bite problems. Braces work to gently apply a pressure to your teeth, helping them move into a more desirable position. At Iowa Orthodontic Solutions, we offer multiple types of braces suited for any of your ortho needs.
Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic solution among patients. Typically made of high-grade stainless steel, these braces help align your teeth using three main components:
- Brackets - A bracket is bonded to the tooth surface using a special dental adhesive.
- Archwires - The archwire is the thin metal wire that helps connect each bracket to the next.
- Ligature Elastics (rubber bands) - These rubber bands are used to help guide and hold the archwires in place within the brackets. They come in a large range of colors, giving you the option to add your own personal touch to your braces. As your teeth continue to shift, we will periodically make adjustments to the braces to help further guide your teeth into the right positions.
Clear Braces
Clear braces are just like traditional braces but are made with unique clear or tooth-colored materials that allow them to blend effortlessly with the natural shade of your teeth. They are adjusted over time, similarly to traditional braces, so that they can better align your teeth. Clear braces are often sought after by teenagers and older patients who may have cosmetic concerns; however, they require more detail to maintenance due to their size and make. Because of this, clear braces are usually recommended for use on only the upper front teeth rather than the lower teeth.
Braces Reviews
Wonderful experience!! Everyone made me feel so welcomed and my braces look amazing!!đź©·
As an adult, I never thought I’d have braces again. I opted for Invisalign and couldn’t be more pleased. Dedication and consistency got me out of them in a year. Very pleased with the whole staff and the year we spent together.
I went in today to get my braces placed! And I couldn’t be more happy with the results! Everyone there is very friendly and always making sure and asking if I was OK during the process! I would 100% Recommend going to Iowa orthodontic solutions in Johnston!!
Getting braces sucks for anyone, however, the staff particularly Hanna and Dr. Dubuc were phenomenal with our son, they did a great job explaining what was going on and the follow-on routine. Very happy with the experience.
We went in for a braces consultation and left the same day with braces and a very happy girl! The lady that took the x-rays, was so kind and very thorough in explaining everything and it was so enjoyable just talking to her! Great experience!
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