Types of Braces

If you are not a good candidate for Invisalign, you can still achieve the smile of your dreams.  Dunn Orthodontics is proud to offer many types of braces to fit your specific needs.

Clear Braces

For those whose orthodontic needs are too complex for Invisalign, we offer esthetic alternatives.  Our ceramic (clear) braces are just as effective as traditional braces, but are much less noticeable.  Many celebrities, including Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning, have chosen clear braces for their orthodontic treatment.
Great news!  We now offer both the Clarity and Clarity SL bracket systems.  The brand new Clarity SL bracket technology provides all of the esthetic benefits of a clear bracket without the concern of discoloration.

Traditional Metal

These are the type of brackets most people envision when they think of braces.  If you choose traditional metal braces for your orthodontic treatment, you can still relax about the appearance.  You won’t look like Ugly Betty!  There has actually been much technological advancement to decrease the size and thickness of traditional braces. Many older teens and adults still choose traditional metal braces when beginning orthodontic treatment.

Self-Ligating Brackets (Damon System, In-Ovation, Smart Clip, Time3, Speed, Vision LP)

Unlike traditional braces, self-ligating braces have a built-in mechanism to hold the wire in place.  Unfortunately, this built-in wire holding mechanism results in a rather bulky and unaesthetic bracket.  One of the few esthetic self-ligating brackets on the market is the Clarity SL bracket that we offer.

Click here if you would like to read about a clinical trial comparing self-ligating brackets with traditional brackets.

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