New type of braces

The best system depends on the movements required, bite correction, enamel and gum condition, appearance preferences, and ability to follow cleaning instructions.

Braces use brackets, wires, tubes, or trays to deliver controlled forces to teeth through the supporting periodontal tissues.

A different appearance does not necessarily mean a different capability, because some complex movements still need fixed appliances or additional orthodontic components.

Have an orthodontic examination with photographs, scans or radiographs when indicated, and a bite assessment before choosing a system.

Compare cleaning demands, removability, speech changes, adjustment visits, attachments, and retainer planning alongside appearance.

Arrange an assessment for crowding, gaps, crossbite, overbite, open bite, jaw growth concerns, or teeth that are difficult to clean.

Seek prompt care for severe orthodontic pain, facial swelling, a wire injury that cannot be covered, or trauma to a tooth during treatment.

Ask which movements your case needs, whether fixed or removable appliances can deliver them, and what attachments or extractions might be considered.

Ask how hygiene, emergencies, reviews, active treatment, and retention will be managed for the proposed appliance.