Types of Braces

At Arnstine Orthodontics, we are committed to providing our patients with the most advanced and comprehensive orthodontic care for patients of all ages, including children and adults! We offer a full range of braces, including Invisalign, self-ligating braces, ceramic braces and more! Our team of trained professionals works with each patient individually to determine the best course of treatment to meet their individual needs and desires. Please review our types of braces below to learn more about our options available to you.

Invisalign is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces, using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth; and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.

Many of our patients had never considered traditional braces but are now happily and comfortably improving their smiles with Invisalign.

• Invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.
• Series of clear, removable, custom-made Aligners.
• Uses no metal wires or brackets.
• Custom-made for comfort.

• Wear each set of Aligners for about two weeks.
• Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss.
• Your teeth will move gradually each week.
• Visit us every 8-10 weeks.
• Total treatment time averages 6-15 months.
• Average number of Aligners is between 18 and 30.

Ceramic braces are clear, tooth colored brackets bonded to the front of the teeth like metal braces – the difference is they are hardly noticeable! They are stronger than metal braces and do not stain.

Ceramic braces are a great alternative for patients who want a beautiful, straight smile, but are concerned about the appearance of metal braces. They are very popular among our adult patients.

Self-ligating braces offer several benefits for patients. They use a self-ligation technique using lighter wires and lower friction brackets to move teeth, while resulting in faster treatment times due to its slide mechanism, strong, mechanical base bonding and solid walls structured to control tooth movement with speed and efficiency. In addition to greater comfort, self-ligating braces make it easier to maintain good hygiene because they are easier to keep clean. This contributes to greater health, happiness and physical attractiveness for the duration of patient treatment.