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Metal Braces in Walterboro

From Holland Maness Orthodontics

Traditional braces have been around for a long time, and they’re probably the most recognizable symbol of orthodontics in Walterboro, SC, and the surrounding areas.

Efficient, inexpensive, and smaller than ever, metal braces are a great option for accomplishing most orthodontic adjustments.

FAQs About Braces

How Do Braces Work?

Before applying your brackets, Dr. Maness and the experienced team at Holland Maness Orthodontics will take thorough photos and X-rays of your mouth. Sometimes we’ll use our high-tech oral scanner to scan each of your teeth and make a virtual map of your gums and mouth.

This process takes 10-15 minutes and provides an extremely accurate 3D view of your mouth.

Dr. Maness will use the X-ray and information from other scans to create your customized treatment plan. This will include how each tooth needs to be moved in order to get it in the best possible position.

Dr. Maness will then use this information to decide how to place your brackets. For example, if you have some teeth that need to be tilted, the placement of those brackets will be different than the placement of brackets for teeth that need to be turned. Between our experienced doctors and the state-of-the-art orthodontic software they use, braces have never been so painless.

Once the brackets have been attached, our doctors will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pull and pressure on different teeth. Bending wires is how most orthodontists generate specific and precise movements.

What Can I Expect From Today’s Metal Braces?

Metal braces have historically had a reputation for being awkward and obvious. Thanks to innovations in modern orthodontics, you’ll enjoy versions that are smaller, less conspicuous, and more comfortable than ever before.

At Holland Maness Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the latest in braces technology to our patients of all ages in Walterboro and the surrounding area!

Sleeker brackets and lighter wires make our braces look and feel better. They also mean that you’ll have a happier, less irritated mouth.

Traditional metal braces in Walterboro also come with a fun new twist without any extra cost - they’re customizable with pops of color! The elastics that Dr. Maness will fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality, however, you want.

Pick your favorite color combination: the colors of your favorite sports team, even your school colors, etc. We also offer silver, gray, white, black, and tooth-colored elastics for patients seeking a more subtle look.

The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional metal braces keep them the top treatment for our Walterboro orthodontic patients, year after year!

How Long Will I Be In Braces?

This is what everyone wants to know, but it’s one of the only questions for which there isn’t a set answer. Every mouth all across Walterboro is different, and every patient responds to treatment in their own way. Treatment time with metal braces will be different every time.

The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months but could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual treatment plan from Dr. Maness.

At Holland Maness Orthodontics, we have patients in braces for as little as six months, but more complex issues can take over three years to complete the process. It all depends on your personal orthodontic situation, which will be expertly assessed and accounted for by our doctors.

With metal braces treatment with Dr. Maness and the team at Holland Maness Orthodontics, you’ll start to see signs of improvement in just a short time, and that will grow your confidence during the treatment process.

All About Braces At Holland Maness Orthodontics

Metal braces are the most common type of treatment in Walterboro and the surrounding areas. Modern braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more attractive than ever. Metal braces are built from high-grade stainless steel and are the most common type of braces you’ll see.

These orthodontic workhorses have a long history of successful treatment and are great at correcting many oral issues. At Holland Maness Orthodontics, metal braces continue to be the top orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages.

They can work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might, shortening overall treatment time without compromising on quality.

Metal braces are a cost-effective option because they don’t require some of the more complex technology or expensive equipment that newer treatments do.

Brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth and connect to one another by an archwire, helping to guide your teeth where Dr. Maness wants them to move.

What Are My Braces Made Of?

Brackets

The brackets that Holland Maness Orthodontics uses are durable and made from a mix of stainless steel, nickel, and other mouth-safe metals.

Brackets have little hooks or doors through which Dr. Maness will thread a wire. The bracket can then be secured by closing the door, or by placing an elastic over the top of the wire to secure the wire in place while allowing for tightening or adjustment at future appointments.

Elastics

If Dr. Maness determines that you need bite correction, elastics are essential. They’re generally strung between an upper bracket hook and a lower bracket hook, and will gently pull the upper jaw backward to correct an overbite, or the lower jaw back to correct an underbite.

We may use rubber bands for many different situations, especially when we want to put extra shifting pressure on the teeth or jaws.

Spacers

These small elastic “donuts” or rings can be used by Dr. Maness to create space in between your teeth when needed, typically before bands are placed. They’re also referred to as separators.

Wire

This thin piece of metal runs from one bracket to another. Dr. Maness will change the shape and curvature of the wire to move your teeth in the right direction.

The wire will attach all of your bottom or upper teeth together in many cases. We might occasionally shorten the wire if connecting just a few teeth is better for your treatment plan.

Orthodontic Glue

This is what Dr. Maness will use to attach the brackets to your teeth. It’s common to attach the bracket directly to the tooth with mouth-safe, non-toxic glue. This glue will be fully and safely removed at the end of your orthodontic procedure without damage to your teeth or mouth.

Orthodontic Bands

These are stainless steel rings that are attached firmly to your teeth using dental bonding agents. These bands can provide an anchor for your braces and orthodontic appliances, but they’re not needed in every case.

Dr. Maness will determine if your treatment will benefit from orthodontic bands at your initial consultation.

Elastic Ties/O-Rings/Ligatures/Colors

These tiny rubber rings or bands are used to hold the archwire to the brackets. They’re less rigid than spacers and they come in dozens of colors at Holland Maness Orthodontics.

Style it out however you want—from the colors of your favorite sports team to subdued, tooth-colored hues, braces have never been this easy to integrate into your life.