The blueprint for a beautiful smile

THE BLUEPRINT FOR A BEAUTIFUL SMILE INVISALIGN Clear plastic aligners BENEFITS Removable for eating, brushing, flossing M Doesn't get in the way of dental hygiene M Virtually invisible FOR TREATMENT OF + MINOR MODERATE SEVERE 12-18 MINOR TO MODERATE MONTHS bite/spacing issues AVERAGE TREATMENT TIME METAL BRACES Traditional metal brackets and wires BENEFITS M Effective even for major orthodontic issues M Customizable with colored elastic bands M No concerns about losing aligners, not wearing aligners enough FOR TREATMENT OF + MINOR MODERATE SEVERE 23 MINOR TO SEVERE MONTHS bite/spacing issues AVERAGE TREATMENT TIME CERAMIC BRACES Clear brackets with tooth-colored wires BENEFITS M Less obvious than metal braces M Effective for major issues M Smoother than metal braces less irritation FOR TREATMENT OF MINOR MODERATE SEVERE 23-25 MONTHS MINOR TO SEVERE AVERAGE bite/spacing issues TREATMENT TIME CHOOSING YOUR BEST BRACES: DECIDING FACTORS TYPE of orthodontic CONCERN WILLINGNESS about visibility of braces to adhere to special oral hygiene practices problem INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Hampton Family Dentistry www.dentalcarenyblog.com Sources http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/straight-talk-about- braces-for-adults?page=2 http://www.nytīmes.com/2011/01/22/health/22patient.html?_r=D0 http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/teeth/braces.html http://www.archwired.com/ceramic_vs_metal_braces.htm --------....-----