Braces gradually shift your teeth into better alignment for a brighter, more uniform smile, increased comfort, and improved long-term oral health. While a traditional appliance takes years to accomplish these results, Fastbraces® features revolutionary technology that dramatically speeds up the teeth-straightening process. If you're considering this treatment for you or your child, here is what you need to know about this popular alternative.

How They Work

Standard braces consist of brackets cemented to the teeth. These components hold wires that are periodically tightened to slowly shift one's smile into a straighter, more uniform position, starting with the top of the teeth and then the roots. 

Fastbraces also have brackets, but they are attached to elastic, nickel-titanium wires. These extend down to the root of each tooth. Their design allows these dental appliances to move both the top and root of a tooth simultaneously.

Benefits

Fastbraces drastically reduces the amount of time it takes to straighten a person's teeth. Because the front and root of each tooth move simultaneously, this treatment produces results in a fraction of the time—often in as few as 100 days. In contrast, the traditional option requires a two-step process, which can take up to two or three years.

No matter your age, it's not uncommon to feel self-conscious about wearing braces, but Fastbraces helps minimize this in two ways. First, you won't need to wear the device as long as traditional braces, so it won't be an ongoing issue to manage. Second, the brackets consist of translucent ceramic, making them hardly noticeable to others. As a result, you'll feel more comfortable and confident knowing that the process only takes a few months.

See if Fastbraces is right for you or your child by visiting Drs. Bradford and Catchings Family Dentistry. Serving the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia since 1991, they offer general and cosmetic dental care, including preventative exams and treatments, braces, and root canals. They are also a Super Master Provider of Fastbraces and will explore this helpful treatment option with you. Call (540) 213-1966 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online for more information on their services.