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Why 3M™Braces?
3M is a global leader in technology, innovation and research. They've been producing inventive products that improve people's lives for over 100 years. 3M is the science, the exhaustive testing and the entrepreneurial spirit behind the brands you trust --like Post-It®, Scotch™, Thinsulate™, Nexcare™ and more.
In the braces arena, 3M produced the first stainless steel braces, the first adhesive pre-coated braces, color-changing bonding adhesive and true self-ligating braces.
3M Orthodontic Leadership
Put your smile in Dr. Iverson's and 3Ms capable hands. Dr. Iverson has been practicing orthodontics for over 23 years. 3M has been a proven leader in the orthodontic industry for over 60 years. Dr. Iverson and 3M put their expertise to work for you in every set of braces.
3M™ SmartClip™ SL3 and Clarity™ SL Self-Ligating Braces feature a unique SmartClip™ brace design that eliminates the need for tiny elastic bands, which have been shown to increase placque. This clip is made from temperature-sensitive Nitinol material and is available only from 3M. This special clip is available whether you choose metal or translucent ceramic self-ligating braces from 3M. Self-ligating braces reduce your time in the orthodontist's chair because there are no tiny rubber bands to replace and archwire changes are faster than with traditional braces.
3M™ Clarity™ Ceramic Braces. Experience the natural look of these smooth, sculpted and completely clear ceramic braces. Clarity braces are strong and will not stain or discolor. Over one million people around the world have trusted their smiles to Clarity Braces.
Incognito™ Orthodontic Braces are placed behind your teeth and completely hidden from view. State of the art technology allows Incognito Orthodontic Braces to be 100% customized to meet the unique orthodontic prescription of every patient.
Revolutionary APC™ Adhesive Coated Appliance System is a faster, more efficient system for bonding braces which means less time in the chair for you. Each brace is pre-coated with just the right amount of adhesive, keeping the steps in the bonding process to a minimum.
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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, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Gold Braces
Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces in many ways. They are made of stainless steel, but are uniquely coated in gold. The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option than traditional metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on 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.
"Invisible" Braces
Clear appliances (such as Invisalign®) use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing those aligners because they are invisible! 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.
Learn more about Invisalign at www.invisalign.com.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore "invisible" when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth, and therefore the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.
