Types of Braces
Huntington Self-Ligating Braces provider.
Dr. Gellerman of Huntington, Long Island offers modern choice in orthodontics- the SmartClip™ Self-Ligating Braces. They’re computer designed and use a special nickel-titanium metal alloy, which reduces friction, increases comfort, shortens treatment time, and reduces the frequency of your office visits… making orthodontic treatment more convenient for you, with the same high-quality results you want—a spectacular new smile.
A Breakthrough in Orthodontic Treatment and Comfort
Ordinary braces use “elastic bands” (technical name “ligatures”) to secure an archwire into a slot in each bracket. This is called ligation. The bands can become stained or stretched—requiring your orthodontist to change them. They can also retain food particles, making it more difficult for you to keep your braces clean. And, your orthodontist will have to take these bands on and off to change or adjust the archwire during your treatment. No fun.
SmartClip™ braces are different. They don’t use ligatures to hold the archwire…they are self-ligating. Instead of elastic bands, SmartClip™ braces use small metal clips to hold the archwire into the bracket. So you can forget about the problems associated with elastic bands.
We all would like more time for ourselves. With ordinary braces, part of the time spent at the orthodontist’s office is taken up with the placement and removal of the ligatures. With SmartClip™ braces, the archwire stays in place without the need for ligatures- so you can be in and out of the chair faster, and may even be able to return less often.
You may be surprised, but ligatures can slow down your overall treatment process. Ligatures rub against the archwire and hinder tooth movement. Without the need for ligatures, SmartClip™ self-ligating braces remove this source of friction on the archwire, and this can have a positive effect on total treatment times and required visits.
