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Whats the deal with Fast Braces??

Whats the deal with Fast Braces??

Fast braces

For the last few years I have been receiving daily emails from companies promoting ‘Quick/Rapid/6-month/Fast braces’ orthodontic treatments performed by general dentists. Many of the dentists that promote these courses have only done a ‘single weekend’ course to obtain their ‘certification’. In contrast, a specialist orthodontist is required to undertake a full time 3 year degree where patients are treated under supervision along with regular examinations. The companies that promote these weekend courses often make many claims that have little or no scientific evidence. The claims are always the same and often involve things such as their systems use new technology/special brackets that makes treatment better, cheaper and faster.

The reality is that these treatments are partial treatments designed at only straightening the front teeth and are not a full course or complete course of orthodontic treatment. The reason that the treatments can be so fast is that in many cases the treatment is planned to be incomplete from the start with treatment limited by the duration or by the treatment result. Often the fees charged are significantly more than what a specialist would charge for a short treatment.

Partial orthodontic treatment is a normal part of specialist orthodontic practice. In many adult orthodontic cases, the treatment is often a cosmetic treatment and in some cases a partial treatment is the correct solution. Other patients may require a full course of treatment. A specialist orthodontist has the right training to carefully plan each treatment and can provide the best treatment outcome in both full or partial treatment.

In order to speed up orthodontic treatment time, custom appliances (Invisalign, lingual braces or Insignia) or techniques can be used and a saving of a few months can often be made. However, an 18-24 month treatment cannot be reduced down to 6 months without significantly compromising on the finished result.

Our advice is to seek a specialist orthodontic opinion before proceeding with any orthodontic treatment, this ensures that you are fully informed of your treatment options and any compromises that may be involved. Any patient who is not satisfied with the outcome of a magic/quick/fast braces treatment should seek a specialist opinion.

To see if your suitable for an express orthodontic treatment, call 07 34880002 for your free orthodontic assessment today.

Metal Vs Clear Braces

Clear and metal braces

Metal Vs Clear Braces

Metal Braces

Metal braces or dental braces are the most common form of orthodontic treatment performed. First invented more than 100 years ago, metal braces have stood the test of time.  The brackets (attachments on the teeth) are made from stainless steel, titanium or a metal alloy for strength. The wire used is also made of metal and can be made from nickel titanium or stainless steel. The coloured O-rings or modules are used to secure the wire to the bracket on each tooth. Braces have come a long way since the ‘traditional braces’ and they are now much smaller and less noticeable than the past. Metal braces are often the least expensive treatment option. Metal braces can be used on children, teens and even adults.

At Inline Orthodontics, we use the latest low profile bracket that is not just easy to clean but is also looks great! Metal brackets are made of the strongest material possible and are known for their ease of use and reliability. With metal braces you’ll know that your choosing a product that will give you the best possible results in the shortest time possible as metal brackets have been shown to have a slightly shorter treatment time compared to clear braces. For most patients, the adjustment appointments are either four or six weeks.

Clear Braces

Clear braces are tooth coloured braces where the brackets are made from a clear ceramic, sapphire or another clear material rather than the traditional stainless steel metal braces. They are the aesthetic treatment of choice for many of our adult and teenage patients who are concerned about the cosmetic aspect of treatment. They are also the treatment of choice for many hollywood celebrities such as Tom Cruise. In addition to the clear brackets, the wire material used is either the traditional metal or metal with a white coating to help make your braces even less noticeable.

Just like metal braces, clear braces work exactly the same way and are used to correct all types of orthodontic problems including spacing, crowding, protruding teeth and bite problems. For many of our patients, invisible braces are the perfect way to refresh their smile whilst being inconspicuous.

At Inline Orthodontics we have the latest Radiance clear brackets and also have white wires in order to make your braces barely noticeable. When it comes to orthodontic treatment,  every patient is unique and has different treatment options and expectations. Often it can come down to your own preference and we’ll aim to accommodate your expectations. Whilst clear braces are more expensive than metal braces, the price difference is only marginal.