Want a Straighter Smile? Discover the Benefits of Hybrid Braces

You recently learned that you have a misaligned bite, and you’re dreading the potential idea of wearing a mouth full of metal braces. To most people, this type of problem can be solved with clear aligners; however, in your case, the problem is too significant for Invisalign to fix. What other option do you have? Are you destined to spend the next 2-3 years shying away from as many social gatherings as possible because you’re embarrassed by your smile? Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the solution. Instead, discover the benefits of hybrid braces and learn how they can help you achieve the smile you deserve without compromising your daily appearance.

Combining Treatments to Create Hybrid Braces

One of the most common orthodontic problems is a misaligned bite. Whether it is due to severe malocclusion or a bite that simply does not function as it should, the only effective solution is to wear traditional metal braces. But what if you’re a professional? Is it worth the looks and stares you might receive from co-workers?

Before you close the door on treatment altogether, consider the possibility of hybrid braces. This unique orthodontic treatment combines the use of clear aligners and traditional clear, metal braces to realign your bite and give you a more aesthetically pleasing smile.

How Do Hybrid Braces Work?

When recommending hybrid braces, your orthodontist will likely have you wear clear braces at the beginning or end of your treatment to ensure your bite moves into proper alignment. These regular brackets will not look like traditional metal but instead, they will be clear in appearance and blend in more seamlessly with your smile. If you require true metal brackets, they will be placed on the back teeth and out of sight to others.

After a few weeks or months of wear, you will switch to wear clear aligners to help straighten and align your teeth. This will not only allow you to keep your treatment more discreet, but you will also see a new and improved smile when finished.

The Benefits to Hybrid Braces

If you’re busy contemplating all your options when it comes to orthodontic treatment, a few of the many reasons you should consider hybrid braces include:

• Your treatment time will likely be shortened
• You are less likely to experience a dental emergency because of the minimal time you’ll spend in traditional braces
• Greater oral health because of your ability to clean your teeth more freely without years of brackets and wires being in your way
• A more convenient and comfortable solution with clear aligners incorporated into your treatment plan
• Improved chances that you will comply with treatment

Now that it’s time for you to decide how you want to move forward with fixing your dental problems and achieving a healthier, more beautiful smile, speak to an orthodontist about the possibility of hybrid braces.

About the Author
Dr. Susan Podray-Donovan is a board-certified orthodontist who believes in the importance of a healthy smile for all patients. She and her team at Serenity Orthodontics offer a multitude of orthodontic solutions design to treat all types of dental problems, including overcrowding, spaces between teeth, and misaligned bites. Whether it is with traditional orthodontics, clear aligners, or a combination of both, she can address the problem and produce long-lasting, life-changing results. To find out if you are a qualified candidate for braces, visit our website or call (470) 589-4475.