Dr. Matt Walton is a skilled orthodontist in Alpharetta, Georgia, who offers metal braces. Depending on your age, the image that comes to mind when someone suggests metal braces as an orthodontic therapy is typically a mouth full of metal and wires. Each tooth was given a metal band, and the bands’ connecting wires needed to be tightened every four to six weeks. The truth is that metal braces used to be much heavier than they are today.
Metal braces have undergone significant advancements throughout time to improve their aesthetics and comfort. One of the most significant changes happened in the 1970s when a new glue became available that was powerful enough to hold metal brackets firmly against the teeth. Stainless steel rose to popularity as a brace-making material at the same time. These modifications have made braces now significantly less bulky than they were in the past.
Traditional metal braces attach metal brackets to your teeth using a durable adhesive. You will need to come into our office occasionally to have the cables connecting the brackets tightened. Your teeth are put under strain as a result of this tightness, and as the pressure is applied, your teeth start to move. Your teeth will straighten and align in your jaw as a result.
Even though there are now more options for braces, traditional metal braces continue to be popular. Since metal braces in Alpharetta, GA, are typically less expensive than other tooth-straightening options, they continue to be the most popular option. Traditional braces are still an excellent option because misaligned teeth might cause other issues including speech difficulties or periodontal disease. The same holds true if more challenging issues need to be resolved.
Regardless of the type of braces you select, it is crucial to first speak with Dr. Walton so that you may decide on the orthodontic treatment that is suitable for you AND within your price range. Dr. Walton will make sure to evaluate and fully inform you of all of your options for braces when you arrange your free examination and consultation with him.
Walton Orthodontics is available if you want to learn more about our orthodontic practice, where we provide the most flexible hours in the neighborhood, where we provide a number of reasonable payment choices, and where your and your child’s stunning smile is guaranteed for a lifetime.
