Many individuals considering orthodontic treatment wonder if having missing teeth disqualifies them from getting braces. The good news is that missing teeth don't necessarily prevent the successful use of braces. At Kuljic DDS & Team in Beverly, MA, we specialize in creating customized orthodontic plans that address and adapt to each patient's unique dental needs, […]
Expert Straight Wire Orthodontics Care in Beverly, MA
What is Straight Wire Orthodontics?
Straight Wire Orthodontics is the orthodontic strategy that uses straight wire appliances to shift teeth into their correct position. With the aid of brackets, the straight wire will eventually return to its original shape as teeth move into the desired position.
The straight wire orthodontics wire lies in a straight slot in the bracket for better control of tooth movement. The slot in the bracket is straight, so the whole body of a tooth can move at once. At Kuljic DDS & Team, we utilize Metal and Ceramic Braces in our Straight Wire Orthodontic treatment.
What Kind of Braces Do We Use?
Metal and Ceramic Braces are used at Kuljic DDS & Team to assist in straightening and aligning teeth to not only improve appearance, but to also improve the way a person bites, chews and their overall health. Orthodontics may be used to correct overbites, underbites, deep bites, crossbites, malocclusions, crooked teeth and other defects of the teeth and jaws. Braces are sometimes used in tandem with other orthodontic appliances to help with making corrections to a person’s bite, dental arches and growth and development of the arches.
Dental technology has improved immensely over time and there are new options to help correct the issues described above utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities that were not available, even just a few short years ago. The orthodontic patient experience has improved and today’s options are less conspicuous than the full braces that were common in the past.
Your first visit will begin with a consultation with Dr Kuljic to review the best options for your orthodontic care. He will answer any questions you have regarding your treatment and will work with you to create a customized plan for your care.
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces are typically used in the lower arch for our adult orthodontic patients. Our stainless-steel braces are smaller and more discreet than the braces you might remember from the past.
Because traditional braces are not removable like clear aligners, they can’t be lost. Due to their strength they are very difficult to damage or break. This makes them perfect for the lower arch and anyone who wants a low-stress orthodontic experience.
Traditional metal braces allow for your treatment time-line to stay on track by reducing patient compliance issues that might be experienced in a clear aligner orthodontic option such as: lost trays, forgetting to wear the tray, or damage to the tray.
Our metal braces patients typically return to our office monthly for new wires and change of ligature ties.
Ceramic Braces
Our clear, virtually invisible, ceramic braces are a great choice for those patients who would like a less-noticeable orthodontic option with the predictability that a 24/7 wear-time provides (versus removable clear aligners).
Our clear ceramic braces are typically used in the upper arch and offer the same advanced technology as our traditional metal braces to straighten your smile quickly and more comfortably than ever before.
Our ceramic braces combine the best that traditional orthodontics have to offer with the discreetness of clear aligners, delivering an unbeatable treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.
Our ceramic braces patients typically return to our office monthly for new wires and change of ligature ties.
Adult orthodontics
Background/ situation: Patient wanted her teeth straightened and an overall brighter smile.
Solution: We recommended short term adult orthodontics, minor composite veneer bonding and home bleaching achieving a fuller, more beautiful smile.
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