Traditional Metal Braces
Dr. McDonough has extensive experience helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles with traditional metal braces. Drs. McDonough and DeSantis have tremendous knowledge and expertise in orthodontic treatment, and there’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the proven effectiveness of traditional braces. Our office is proud to provide high-quality orthodontic care using modern metal braces designed for reliable, predictable results. Our goal is to give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable treatment experience while helping you achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted.
Why Choose Traditional Metal Braces?
- Proven results: Traditional metal braces have been successfully used for decades to straighten teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic concerns.
- Effective treatment: Metal braces can effectively treat crowding, spacing, crossbites, open bites, overbites, underbites, and other complex tooth and bite issues.
- Precise tooth movement: Brackets and archwires give your orthodontist precise control over tooth movement, helping create a healthy, balanced, and beautiful smile.
- Durable and reliable: Modern metal braces are smaller, stronger, and more comfortable than ever, providing reliable treatment throughout your orthodontic journey.
- Suitable for all ages: Traditional braces are an excellent treatment option for children, teens, and adults with a variety of orthodontic needs.
- No need to remember removal: Unlike removable aligners, metal braces stay securely in place throughout treatment, so you don’t have to worry about taking them out or remembering to wear them.
- Personalized treatment: Every smile is unique. Your orthodontist will customize your braces treatment and adjust your wires and brackets throughout the process to help you achieve the best possible results.
The Traditional Braces Treatment Process
Your First Consultation
At your initial consultation, we will discuss your orthodontic needs and evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether traditional metal braces are the right treatment option for you.
Your Custom Treatment Plan
We will carefully evaluate your teeth, bite, and overall oral health to create a personalized treatment plan. Using digital imaging and other advanced diagnostic technology, we will determine the precise movements needed to straighten your teeth and improve your bite. We’ll also discuss your estimated treatment timeline and what you can expect throughout your orthodontic journey.
Your Traditional Metal Braces
Your braces will consist of small brackets that are bonded to your teeth and connected with orthodontic archwires. The wires apply gentle, controlled pressure to gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions. Modern metal braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more streamlined than ever before.
Your Progress
As your treatment progresses, you’ll visit our office periodically so we can monitor your tooth movement and make adjustments to your braces. During these appointments, we may adjust or replace your archwires and make any necessary changes to keep your treatment progressing as planned.
Taking Care of Your New Smile
Once your braces are removed and your treatment is complete, we’ll provide you with a customized retainer to help maintain your new smile. Wearing your retainer as directed is an important part of keeping your teeth in their new positions.
To learn more about traditional metal braces and all your orthodontic treatment options, please feel free to schedule an appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile!
