Lightforce™ Clear Braces
Having braces doesn't necessarily require highly noticeable metal brackets and wires. In fact, many of today's braces are made from either clear or natural tooth colored materials to provide patients with an attractive, less noticeable alternative to traditional braces.
What is the difference between clear braces and clear aligners?
LightForce clear braces are a less noticeable alternative to metal braces and provide patients with an equally effective treatment. The customization of braces is highly efficient and can reduce treatment times up to 40 percent!
Clear aligners are different from clear braces. Clear aligners are pieces of technologically advanced plastic that are designed to fit into your mouth like a mouthguard. Clear aligners are great for patients requiring minor orthodontic treatment. Aligners require consitent wearing full-time each day, whereas braces are fixed to your teeth.
LightForce Braces
We always want to provide our patients with the most cutting edge technology that has been proved effective. LightForce is exactly that with clear braces, With fully personalized 3D-printed brackets and a fully integrated digital platform for monitoring your progress, LightForce enables a faster treatment experience for both teens and adults. We also use the most intelligent digital scans to be able to have a complete digital 3D model of each patient's unique tooth, jaw, and root structure to inform your treatment plan. Every LightForce treatment plan is individually designed based on your unique tooth shape, jawline, and facial structure, enabling a perfect fit throughout the straightening process.
LightForce offers:
- Efficient Treatment (thanks to braces that are designed to exactly match your teeth
- Consistently Shorter Treatment Times (thanks to digital treatment planning and more effective bracket technology
- Perfect Fit (due to digital scans and cusotomization process, which result in perfectly-fitting braces)
What are the advantages and disadvantages to LightForce clear braces?
As with any orthodontic treatment, it is important to choose the right option for your needs and lifestyle. LightForce braces are a great alternative to traditional metal braces because of the accuracy to your specific anatomy. This results in fewer appointments and a shorter treatment time. Because of the reduced treatment time and fewer appointments, means less time missed from work or school.
Advantages to clear braces:
- Appearance: Ceramic braces and clear braces are much less noticeable than traditional metal braces. Clear and ceramic braces offer an aesthetic alternative for patients seeking options other than traditional metal braces.
- Confidence: Many patients who choose ceramic or clear braces feel more confident about their orthodontic treatment, especially knowing that people are focusing on their smiles rather than their braces.
Disadvantages to clear braces:
- Slze: LightForce clear braces are slightly larger than metal and more fragile because they are a crystalline ceramic.
- Discoloration: The clear elastic ties used with clear and ceramic braces may become slightly discolored when you drink tea, coffee, or wine, and eat certain foods or smoke. We can talk about how you can keep your braces looking their best.
Are clear or ceramic braces the right choice for my smile and me?
By talking to Dr. Reese, you can decide if LightForce clear braces are the right treatment for you. He can provide answers to your questions and extra information explaining the benefits of each treatment. If you would like to learn more about clear braces, ceramic braces, and all of the options available to you, please contact our practice and schedule an appointment today.
