What are Self-ligating Brackets?

April 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Achieving a beautiful smile used to take forever, or so it seemed.   Any adult who wore braces as a teen knew that inevitably their senior picture would be graced with a tinsel smile.  What are self-ligating brackets? Technology has come a long way.  Now both children and adults have more options to achieving that beautiful, healthy smile.  One of the most advanced systems in orthodontics is the self-ligating bracket.

What are self-ligating brackets? Self-ligating brackets, also known as In-Ovations, Damon or speed braces, offer the most aesthetic and technologically advanced approaches to orthodontics.  Combining the speed of friction free alignment with choices in metal, ceramic and lingual brackets, self-ligating brackets exceed all the needs of orthodontic patients.

Traditional braces use elastics or ties that hold the archwire in place.  This slows down the treatment time due to fluctuation on the force of the wire and most often causes discomfort after an adjustment appointment.  With the self-ligating system there are no ties and no pressure because of the free-sliding technology; virtually eliminating any discomfort.  This also means you have less irritation, less plaque build-up and less difficulty in keeping teeth clean.

Another advantage of the self-ligating system is fewer appointments.  Because of the free-sliding technology, the continuous movement that is applied to the teeth reduce the time in braces an average of 30%.   The average treatment time in braces according to the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) is 20-24 months.  With the self-ligating system treatment is generally 12-18 months.

Contact Saba Orthodontist at http://shadisaba.com. For more information on self-ligating brackets call us today!  With fewer appointments, reduced treatment time and greater comfort, self-ligating brackets definitely give adults and children a reason to smile!

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Shadi Saba D.D.S. has a state of the art Orthodontist office in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. We offer the highest in customer service and the utmost quality and care. Services include ibraces, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, and traditional braces.