Today there are many orthodontic treatment options.  There are traditional or metal braces, ceramic or clear braces, self-ligating braces, lingual braces and clear aligners. The most common orthodontic treatment uses traditional or metal braces.  Metal braces do a wonderful job moving your teeth, tend to be the most affordable and allow you to change the rubber band color to add some personality to your braces.  The only drawback is they are the most noticeable. Ceramic or clear braces are the less noticeable option in the "traditional" braces category.  They do an excellent job moving teeth and move the teeth quicker than clear aligners.  Clear braces do require more care as they can stain easily, are more brittle than metal braces and are more expensive than traditional braces.  Often they are only used on the top teeth and with older patients. Self-ligating braces are similar to traditional braces, but they do not require the use of rubber bands.  Self-ligating braces … [Read more...]