Braces in Denver & Aurora, CO

Braces are clip-like structures that are used to address a huge number of dental issues. These issues include orthodontic misalignments, such as distorted teeth and misalignments. There are several types of braces, which include traditional and ceramic ones. Orthodontic issues include:

• Crooked teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Gapped teeth 
• Malocclusions

Braces easily address these issues, hence providing you with the smile of your dreams.

Retainers provide mild and constant pressure to your teeth so that they shift inwards and take an aligned shape. The pressure and its severity depend on the type of braces you are using. 

If you have any of the issues like crooked or crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, and open and crossbite, then you need braces to eliminate these issues. Malocclusion is a common cause in which your teeth can have a straight alignment, but your jaws are not fully aligned. So, if you have these conditions, then you need braces. A misaligned bite can cause several problems, which include:

• Jaw soreness
• Straining jaw muscles
• Wearing of teeth muscles
• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Tooth loss
• Difficulty with speech

To avoid all these problems, you need braces. Moreover, your orthodontist needs to examine your jawline and teeth structure thoroughly to understand whether braces or aligners are perfect for you.

At Signature Orthodontics, we provide different types of braces that are suitable for your comfort. Sometimes, our dentists also recommend depending on the severity of misalignment. The types of braces include:

Metal Braces

These are traditional metal braces that are made of stainless steel bands and brackets. These consist of wires fitted with springs that shift your teeth over time. An orthodontist in Denver, CO, bonds a bracket with each of your teeth and places a thin arc wire with them. Your retainers will contain a tiny elastic band-like structure on which the wire is placed. These are clearly visible when you smile, so you can choose the tooth-colored ligatures to make them less noticeable. 

Ceramic Braces

Our ceramic braces work the same way as metal ones. The only difference is that they are tooth-colored, so they blend with your smile. Ceramic retainers are visible but have an aesthetic appearance. They are more fragile than metal braces, so they have a high chance of breaking.

Damon System

We focus on our patient's comfort during their smile journey, so we introduced the Damon system. This system uses gentle forces specifically to safeguard the health of your teeth and gums during treatment. The outcome is a fuller smile with a wider arc, which is more attractive. 

Pitts 21 Braces

Pitts 21 braces are specifically designed to shift teeth faster than other traditional metal retainers. The force applied is less, so there is no discomfort. This is a frictionless system where your teeth get adjusted with ultimate comfort. Our dentists in Aurora, CO, included these so that they could change the patients' opinions on braces.

• Teeth and bite alignment: In this process we will also take your teeth impressions. We will need your dental history because it plays an important role while shaping your teeth.

• Making your treatment plan: We provide personalized treatment plans because we consider every patient unique. Your bite and mouth are different, so the treatment is specific. Our dentist studies the impression of your teeth to create retainers that can fit your mouth. 

• Braces Placement: This is the vital part of the treatment, where the retainers are finally placed on your teeth. Your teeth surfaces will be conditioned and primed for dental cement. Then, the brackets are placed carefully on the decided positions. Finally, the wire is placed in the correct alignment on the braces.  

Braces take about 18 to 24 months to bring out your real glow. These retainers are comfortable enough but they require regular dental visits for observation and hygiene purposes.