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The Type of Braces You Need is Unique to YOU!

Young Male Teen smiling at camera, and showing off his braces.

Everyone is different! That’s one of the beautiful things about life. Your hobbies, preferences, favorite foods—they’re unique to you. That’s why we offer a number of different types of braces.

The best braces for you may not be the best braces for someone else; we get it! None of our patients live the exact same lifestyle, so we don’t expect one treatment option to suit everyone.

Our patients can choose from:

-Damon® Q braces

-Damon Clear™ braces

-Traditional metal braces

-Metal braces with colored bands

-Gold braces

-Invisalign® Teen

-Invisalign for Adults

We have plenty of braces types for you to choose from, and we’re confident that at least one of them will meet your needs! To get an idea of which type suits you best, let’s dive deeper into the benefits of these different types of braces:

Damon Q & Damon Clear Braces

Damon braces are designed for greater comfort and easier cleaning capability. They are recommended for patients with crowding and narrow arches! That’s because Damon brackets use a ‘slide mechanism’ that reduces friction and allows individual teeth to move more freely than traditional braces allow.

This slide mechanism design doesn’t use any rubber bands/elastics to hold the archwires to the bracket. Instead, the archwire is ‘clipped’ into the bracket.

The difference between Damon Q and Damon Clear? Damon Clear braces are (unsurprisingly) clear and Damon Q braces are metal.

Who do these braces best suit? Patients who prefer a more traditional appearance of braces, but want the benefits (comfort, quicker treatment, clear option) that come with the advanced Damon technology.

Traditional Metal Braces—Colored or Uncolored

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces; they’ve been around the longest.

Metal braces are great for anyone who prefers the traditional look of braces—whether that’s a colorful rainbow look, or a monochromatic sleek look. You get to decide! You can choose your braces colors (the colors of your elastic ties around your brackets) at each appointment.

Who do these braces best suit? If you’re someone who wants to get a little creative with your smile and express your colorful personality, traditional braces are a great option! Or if you just prefer the traditional look and a sleek silver appearance, these braces will suit you too.

Gold Braces

Gold braces are also traditional braces, but these have a 24-Karat gold coating. Yes… we said real gold! Your brackets and wires will be coated in gold with this unique type of metal braces.

Who do these braces best suit? If you want to flash a one-of-a-kind golden smile, gold braces may be the best braces for you!

Invisalign Teen and Invisalign for Adults

If the traditional braces look isn’t your forte, and you’re looking for a more discreet treatment option, we’d suggest Invisalign clear aligners. This type of invisible braces works in a series of high-quality plastic aligners, custom-designed to fit your smile.

Invisalign is virtually-invisible, comfortable, effective, and super convenient! You get to remove your clear aligners to eat food, drink beverages, brush your teeth and floss your teeth.

Who does Invisalign best suit? If you like to play sports, perform on stage, take selfies, or present projects—without anyone knowing you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment—Invisalign may be the best option for you. Invisalign can accommodate any lifestyle, no matter your hobbies or your favorite guilty pleasure foods.

So, which braces are the best?

There isn’t one “best” option when it comes to braces, really! Each different type of braces has unique benefits. It’s just a matter of what you prefer and how you want your smile to look during treatment.

Whether you choose a traditional form of braces, advanced self-ligating braces or Invisalign clear aligners, you’re choosing a high-quality option that’ll help you reach your smile goals. Each option is incredibly effective!

The type of braces you need is unique—just like you. Express your creativity through your smile or tone it down with a clear option. You decide.

If you have any questions about the different types of braces we offer, we encourage you to give us a call or schedule your complimentary consultation with us in St. Petersburg or Seminole!

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