How many different types of dental braces are there?
“Modern orthodontists can offer many types and varieties of braces: Traditional braces are stainless steel, sometimes in combination with nickel titanium, and are the most widely used. Many stainless steel brackets are offered by various orthodontic supply companies. These include coventional braces that require ties and newer self-tying (or self-ligating) brackets, like Time brackets by American Orthodontics, SmartClip Brackets by 3M Unitek, SPEED, or Damon brackets. Self ligating brackets, in some conditions, determine a reduction of friction between the wire and the slot of the bracket. Ceramic braces offer a less visible alternative. They blend in more with the natural color of the tooth and are arguably more visually appealing. Ceramic brackets are typically more brittle than stainless steel brackets and thus tend to be somewhat thicker to resist breakage. Gold-plated stainless steel braces are for people allergic to nickel (a component of stainless steel), but may be chosen becau
