Types of Braces

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Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, our patients have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Check out all the great color combinations of elastics at 3M.

Clear (Ceramic) Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, at Crane & Seager Orthodontics, we recommend ceramic braces for older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

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Invisalign

Many patients at Crane & Seager Orthodontics ask about our Invisalign treatment in our Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado offices. These clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

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Schedule Your Appointment

The first step toward achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment. Come in and see Crane & Seager today.