We live in an age of endless options. Whether you’re shopping for a new car, cell phone, or even cereal, you never have to settle for just one choice. The same goes with straightening your teeth.
Braces are not the only option anymore to have a beautiful smile! Traditional orthodontists may shy away from different technologies, but the newer generation is embracing invisible methods for aligning teeth.
As a modern orthodontic office in Irvine, we are constantly listening to your concerns and want to give you the opportunity to give you a great smile with the newest technology and without the metal.
Clarity bracket by 3M
Clear brackets have been on the market for many years. In our office, we choose 3M Unitek Clarity Advanced ceramic brackets because they are the best on the market. Our ceramic brackets stand out from the rest for several reasons. The MAIN reason is that they are individually sealed which means they remain completely sterile and go right from the clean laboratory from 3M right into the patient’s mouth.
Our brackets are made to allow us to get them on your teeth faster and more comfortably. They are also less bulky than other ceramic brackets and you don’t have to worry about them staining from foods or hurting when they are removed.
Best of all, they are just as durable and effective as traditional metal braces. And, of course, they are more discrete and less visible.
Invisalign:
Invisalign is one of the most innovative products to hit the orthodontic world in terms of a whole new way to straighten your teeth. A lot of patients have concerns about the effectiveness of Invisalign. Invisalign will yield the same results as traditional braces as long as you are compliant and you have a great orthodontist behind you.
Since Dr. Shung is designated as Premier Invisalign Provider in Irvine, he can confidently guide you through the process and give you a simply amazing smile.
Beware of imitation products or do it yourself products as damage can be done if not executed by a professional. It is always important to look for an experienced orthodontist. Invisalign assigns provider denominations for the providers that are more experienced.
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INBRACE Lingual Braces:
Lingual braces, or braces on the tongue side, have also been around for a long time. Famously, Miley Cyrus had them, but lingual braces never gained much popularity. Why? Because appointments were significantly longer, they were uncomfortable, and they were expensive.
We choose to provide INBRACE technology in our orthodontic office in Irvine because it is completely different from traditional lingual braces. INBRACE is a new style of braces that hides behind the teeth and uses a space-age memory wire to perfect a patient’s smile. INBRACE has the added benefit of allowing you to brush and floss normally.
They are 100% esthetic, meaning there is nothing bonded to the front of your teeth. The benefit over Invisalign is that they are fixed on your teeth and therefore there are no aligner changes to remember and there is nothing to put back in after eating. We are one of the few orthodontic practices in Orange County and Irvine who provides this service.
With these three options, there leaves little to hold you back from getting your teeth straight! We are here to meet your goals and help you achieve that smile you’ve always wanted.