Dental braces
What does treatment with dental braces involve?
Treatment with braces, also known as multi-bracket orthodontics, uses a fixed appliance to move the teeth gradually and in a controlled manner. It consists of small square components called brackets, which are bonded to the visible surface of the teeth and connected by a metal archwire.
This archwire, which the orthodontist changes and adjusts regularly, applies a gentle, constant force to the teeth. Under this pressure, the bone surrounding the root remodels, allowing the tooth to move into the position planned by the practitioner.
At Cabinet Dentaire de la Madeleine, we offer the following types of braces:
- Metal braces: This is the traditional system. Highly durable and effective, metal brackets are often preferred for teenagers because of their resilience and more affordable cost.
- Ceramic braces: Designed to meet adults' aesthetic expectations, this discreet option uses translucent or tooth-coloured brackets. This makes the appliance much less noticeable while providing the same clinical effectiveness as metal braces.