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Although you can choose other options, metal braces remain a popular choice at Bilous Orthodontics due to their strength and affordability.
Braces in Fairfield and Orange
We’ve designed our braces with high-quality materials to make sure you get the best orthodontic treatment available.
Modern braces are better than ever before. They’re sleek, they’re very good at fixing your smile, and their durable metal construction allows them to withstand more extreme pressure than other treatment alternatives.
Metal braces are a great choice for almost any orthodontic treatment issue. It's no surprise that metal braces stay at the top of the list of our most popular options.
Bilous braces offer an added benefit—faster treatment times. Since they can withstand powerful differences in pressure, metal braces tend to work more quickly to close gaps in your teeth or fix crowding and alignment issues.
This means less time spent in treatment overall, allowing you to get back to your life sooner.
What Are Braces Made of?
Braces aren't just made of metal; they're actually made up of a few different components.
From brackets to glue and elastics to bands, here’s a breakdown of what braces are made of and why.
Brackets
Brackets are the structure that holds the wire in place. Brackets are made from a mix of stainless steel, nickel, and other metals, with little hooks or doors to thread the archwire.
Your Fairfield and Orange smile doctors will secure the brackets with an elastic color tie placed over the archwire.
Glue
Dr. Bilous or Dr. Harel attaches the brackets to your teeth with a specialized orthodontic glue. This is applied directly to the teeth.
Elastics
Elastics are an essential part of the process if Dr. Bilous or Dr. Harel decides your bite needs correction. Generally, if elastics are required, we’ll string them between the upper and lower bracket hook.
At Bilous Orthodontics, we use rubber bands to correct your bite. They’re easy to take on and off, and we’ll show you how to use them.
Wire
A thin piece of metal that runs from one bracket to another, shaping and curving as needed so your teeth move in their desired direction.
Although it normally attaches all bottom/upper teeth there may be instances where it's necessary to cut this wire, as sometimes connecting only a few teeth is better for your unique treatment plan outcome.
Dr. Bilous or Dr. Harel will make a decision based on your unique treatment plan.
Orthodontic Bands
We cement these stainless steel rings to your teeth using dental glue. We use bands for specific orthodontic appliances, such as an expander.
Spacers
Dr. Bilous or Dr. Harel will make space between the teeth where needed with these tiny elastic donuts. If you need spaces, we’ll put them in before placing your bands.
Elastic Ties/O-Rings/Ligatures/Colors
At Bilous Orthodontics, we use small elastic color bands or rings to connect the archwire with the brackets, which you’re free to choose in a wide range of colors.
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If you’re looking for a powerful and reasonably-priced orthodontic treatment option, metal braces may be the right choice for you.
At Bilous Orthodontics, our dedicated team is ready to provide you with personalized and high-quality care throughout your treatment journey.
Schedule your free consultation and we can get started finding the perfect solution for your smile, today!