Mack Orthodontics is your braces Mebane expert
We proudly create beautiful new smiles for patients of all ages in Mebane and the surrounding communities. Traditional braces are one of the most effective tools we have for achieving optimal tooth and jaw alignment, and we’re proud to offer patients a variety of orthodontic options. We offer traditional metal braces, lingual braces, and clear or ceramic braces. The experts at Mack Orthodontics are here to help you decide the best option for your orthodontic needs the Mebane area.
Braces treatment with your Mebane braces expert
Our team will collect digital x-rays, photos, and a model of your mouth to formulate a custom treatment plan for your unique needs. Dr. Mack will then use this data to formulate a customized treatment plan based on your particular orthodontic needs. This will include information that will determine how your brackets are placed, such as the movements each tooth needs to make in order to achieve optimal positioning.
A wire is inserted after we put your brackets on your teeth to provide customized pressure on all the teeth that need to be moved. Through a process called remodeling, bends in the wire will encourage specific and precise movements of the teeth. This process involves minor changes in the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. This creates negative pressure on one side of the tooth, where bone will be removed. The bone is reformed on the other side of the tooth. This pressure and bone remodeling slowly moves teeth into the correct position.
Remodeling can only occur if constant pressure is put on a tooth. The best way to help prevent this natural drifting and keep teeth in their new and improved positions is by using a retainer regularly.
What your braces Mebane expert offers
All of our treatment options are excellent and can correct a variety of simple and complex oral issues. Traditional metal braces often work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might, potentially shortening your overall treatment time, while also representing a cost-effective option for patients on a budget. The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional braces are a big part of why they’ve withstood the test of time and are still the top orthodontic treatment year after year.
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 by
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.
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 more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth rather than on lower teeth.
Lingual Braces
Lingual Braces are aligned behind your teeth. Aesthetically these braces are more similar to Invisalign or clear aligners. Lingual braces can fix complex orthodontic issues. These are a great option if you don't love the look of braces but you want your dream smile.
Your braces Mebane expert
At Mack Orthodontics , we believe that advanced, personalized care leads to the best results and most positive orthodontic experience. Dr. Mack and the rest of our skilled team focus on patients as individuals, no matter the age, personal concerns, or clinical needs. Your doctor will create a treatment plan that works with all parts of your life when you choose braces treatment with our practice. Using our leading-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, we will provide efficient, comfortable care that will help you change both your smile and your life!
Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started!