8 Benefits of LightForce Braces vs. Traditional Braces
We want the best for our patients. That’s why, as bite correction experts, we provide orthodontics that consider the whole picture of health and harmony with your teeth and jaws. Plus, we want you to enjoy your orthodontic experience, too. LightForce braces help achieve all that, transforming crooked teeth into healthy, confident smiles in a fully custom system that really puts your comfort, experience, and results first.
But are LightForce braces really better than other braces? Let’s look at eight qualities of LightForce braces and see how they compare to traditional metal braces.
1. Next Level Customization
A tailored suit. A bespoke prom dress. A wedding dress made to fit. Custom-made just feels and fits better. It’s the same when it comes to braces. Every step of LightForce orthodontics is personalized to you and only you. But the most significant customization with LightForce braces? The backs of LightForce brackets follow the contours of your teeth exactly. In contrast, traditional braces use ready-made brackets with flat backs, forming a less-than-exact bond with your tooth. It’s kind of like LightForce brackets fit against your teeth like a glove vs. traditional brackets that fit like a mitten!
2. Digital Technology For Precise, Holistic Orthodontics
LightForce braces start with high-tech digital diagnostics. First, Foundations Orthodontics utilizes the precision, speed, and comfort of digital intraoral scanning to capture detailed, 3D pictures of your teeth and oral structures. Then Dr. Moran or Dr. White uses these renderings along with your 3D x-rays to digitally plan your LightForce braces treatment, using our holistic treatment approach to plan each tooth and root movement to ensure the harmony of your teeth, jaw and facial structure. Then, your braces are 3D printed to fit your teeth alone.
3. The Look: LightForce Braces are More Discreet vs. Metal Braces
LightForce braces look barely-there, a perk for patients who don't want braces to interfere with their day-to-day style. A big part of LightForce’s minimal aesthetics is its brackets. LightForce brackets feature smaller brackets vs. metal braces. But their size doesn’t diminish their smile-straightening performance: LightForce brackets are made of a light but strong ceramic polycrystalline alumina. What also makes them extra discreet is their color or lack thereof, actually!
4. LightForce Braces Raise the Bar on Comfort
We can confidently say that LightForce braces offer more comfort vs. traditional braces. One, because the brackets are smaller with rounded edges, going easier on the soft tissues inside your mouth. Two, you experience less post-adjustment discomfort since LightForce braces typically require fewer check-in appointments.
5. Shorter Treatment Time Means Your New Smile Sooner
LightForce orthodontics are shown to have quicker, more efficient treatment time vs. other types of braces. One study found that LightForce braces resulted in 37% less treatment time. What does that mean for you? You’ll get that beautiful, stable smile you’ve been waiting for before you know it!
6. LightForce Brackets are Easier to Keep Clean
With any braces system, Dr. Moran and Dr. White always recommend leveling up your oral care routine to help avoid tooth decay and cavities. It takes more time and diligence to thoroughly clean the plaque and food debris that gets in the extra nooks and crannies created by braces. But with LightForce brackets’ sleek contours, brushing and flossing effectively is more efficient than with traditional brackets.
7. Enjoy Less Time in the Orthodontist’s Chair
As much as your Foundations Orthodontics team is always happy to see you, we know that less time in the orthodontist chair is what you’d prefer. Your life is busy! LightForce braces respect your schedule. As mentioned, they require shorter and fewer appointments and more minor adjustments than conventional metal braces.
8. Getting Them On Is More Efficient Than Many Other Types of Braces
Concerned about how long it takes to get your braces attached in the first place? We can safely say that getting LightForce braces on is comparatively quick. Part of this is that LightForce braces use their indirect bonding tray (IDB) system for attaching the brackets to your teeth. LightTrays are preloaded with your brackets so Dr. Moran or Dr. White can simultaneously bond all your brackets for each dental arch. On average, attaching LightForce brackets and wires can even take less than an hour. In contrast, many metal braces require individual bonding of brackets, which takes more time.
Custom Braces For a Strong and Stunning Smile
Are you ready to experience the truly custom benefits of LightForce braces for a beautiful, stronger, and healthier smile? Contact us for an initial consultation at our Centennial, Denver, Granby or Winter Park, CO offices.