Modern Metal Braces | Empowered Orthodontics

Empowered Smiles With Metal Braces

Elevate your smile using modern metal braces at Empowered Orthodontics. Known for their robust nature, affordability, and cutting-edge technology, our traditional braces pave the way for the smile makeover you've envisioned.

Unleash Your Smile's Potential

At Empowered Orthodontics, we offer modern metal braces that are lighter and smaller than ever.

Today’s metal braces also deliver faster treatment times, so you can get your dream smile more quickly and comfortably than ever before.

The Building Blocks of Your Beautiful Smile

Modern metal braces are all about innovation that ensures you get the most streamlined, efficient, and comfortable treatment possible.

And, each part of your braces plays an important role in crafting your new smile. Let’s have a look!

Brackets

Brackets act as the foundation of your braces treatment, firmly anchoring the archwire so your teeth move into alignment more efficiently.

Created from a mix of stainless steel and durable metals, these brackets come with specially designed hooks or doors for the archwire.

Archwire

The archwire is a thin metal strip that threads through and connects your brackets and gently directs your teeth to their ideal spots.

In most cases, your archwire will cover all of your top and bottom teeth, though Dr. Collins may cut the wire short depending on the unique needs of your smile.

Orthodontic Bands

Dr. Collins fits these stainless steel rings firmly to your teeth using strong, safe dental adhesive.

Orthodontic bands — also called molar bands — anchor the archwire in place to your back teeth. They also give orthodontists a way to attach other appliances, such as expanders, so that your treatment runs smoothly and efficiently.

Elastics

At Empowered Orthodontics, we may need to use elastic bands to give your bite a little extra workout. The additional force helps us to zero in on your perfect smile by ensuring your teeth align efficiently and accurately.

And don’t worry — our team will show you how super easy these bands are to use, so you can put them on and take them off stress-free at home.

Spacers

When necessary, Dr. Collins may use spacers to create more space between your teeth.

These elastic spacers — also called separators — are a comfortable way of ensuring your teeth have enough room to move into perfect smile alignment.

Colorful Accessories

We use elastic ties — also called O-rings or ligatures — to hold the archwire in place with your brackets. These elastic ties are available in a variety of fun colors so you can personalize your orthodontic treatment.

Adhesive

Dr. Collins carefully adheres the brackets to your teeth using a strong, safe orthodontic adhesive.

Metal Braces FAQ

How Do Braces Work?

How Long Is Treatment?

Treatment time with metal braces at Empowered Orthodontics will vary because every mouth is different and every patient responds to treatment in their own way. The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months but could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual and the treatment plan designed by Dr. Collins.

Your treatment journey at Empowered Orthodontics involves routine check-ins generally every four to six weeks. During these sessions, Dr. Collins will adjust your wires and make any required modifications to ensure everything proceeds as planned.

How Do I Care for Braces?

Taking care of your metal braces is essential to keep them in optimal condition and to avoid any setbacks. Consistent brushing and flossing help in dislodging any trapped food particles. You may need to use a special type of floss called a floss threader to get food stuck between your brackets or wires.

You should also avoid foods that are sticky or hard, as they could damage your braces or prolong your treatment.

Your Path to a Stunning Smile

If you want an efficient and cost-effective orthodontic treatment, modern metal braces could be your answer.

Here at Empowered Orthodontics, we deliver tailored, top-notch care to our amazing Franklin-area patients. Contact us now to book a free consultation and see if metal braces are right for you.