Metal Braces In Silver Spring & Germantown, MD
Traditional Braces: The Classic Route to a Picture-Perfect Smile! Metal braces are a proven and cost-effective method for people of all ages to achieve straighter teeth. They have improved over time with better materials, sleeker designs, and more comfort.
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Metal braces are the most common type of braces for orthodontic patients. Today’s metal braces are much smaller, flatter, and more comfortable than in the past. Patients of all ages choose metal braces to help them achieve straight, beautiful smiles. At R3 Dental Group, we offer traditional metal braces to patients located in Silver Spring, Germantown, Frederick, and the surrounding areas of Maryland.
How Do Braces Work?
Once placed on your teeth, braces place constant pressure on your teeth, and the force of the pressure helps move teeth into the proper position. At each appointment, your orthodontist may tighten the arch wires. In addition to braces, some patients may need to wear rubber bands or headgear. Patients wearing braces may notice their teeth feeling a little loose. This is normal and temporary; once the teeth are done moving, this feeling will go away.
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What Are Metal Braces Made Of?
- Brackets — Brackets are attached to the teeth using special glue that bonds them to the tooth surface and holds them in place.
- Archwire — The archwire is the thin metal wire that connects each bracket and puts pressure on the teeth to help guide them into place.
- Ligature Elastic (also known as the “rubber bands”) —Elastics, or rubber bands, are the colored ties that hold the archwires to the brackets. Your orthodontist will change the elastics at each appointment. Elastics may come in a variety of colors.
Traditional braces are still the most popular, quickest, and most cost-effective orthodontic treatment available. Your orthodontist can help you determine what treatment is best for your individual case. Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment and to learn more about how braces can enhance your smile. We welcome patients from Silver Spring, Germantown, Washington, D.C., and nearby communities.