For some patients, dental care is more intensive than routine cleanings. If you need to correct crowding, gaps, or bite misalignment, you may also need orthodontic care. Thankfully, Fastbraces® can shorten the length of your treatment, helping you achieve straight teeth in three months to a year. This innovative dental technology utilizes a new type of bracket to guide teeth into their proper position. The following answers to a few common questions can help you determine whether this treatment is right for you.

1. What Are Fastbraces?

This orthodontic treatment resembles traditional metal braces, but uses self-litigating brackets to move teeth and their roots at once, allowing for faster progress. They can correct crowding, high canines, spacing problems, and alignment issues including overbites, crossbites, and open bites. The product was invented 25 years ago by an American orthodontist from Texas.

2. How Long Does It Take to See Results?

Results vary depending on the severity of your condition, but most patients see results within three months to a year. Traditional braces don’t show results until 18 months to three years. The innovative design of Fastbraces makes them more comfortable to wear and more efficient as a treatment because they meet with less bone resistance as your teeth realign.

3. Is This Treatment Expensive?

Traditional braces cost as much as $8,000 depending on the problem being corrected. Fastbraces cost about $5,000, making them a more affordable alternative. The issues these braces were designed to address can become costly and painful dental problems in the future, so they are a worthwhile investment.

4. Can Anyone Try Fastbraces?

Your family dentist can examine your teeth to determine whether you are a good candidate for this treatment. Children, teens, and adults are all advised to ask their oral health practitioner for more information.

Not all dentists are certified to install Fastbraces, but the dental care team at Drs. Bradford and Catchings Family Dentistry in Fishersville, VA, are authorized to apply and oversee this cutting-edge orthodontic treatment. To schedule an appointment and learn more about their services, call (540) 213-1966 or visit their website today.