Smart Clip™
Our office is excited to announce the newest technology offered for people who need braces. We strive to keep up with the best treatment for our patients and this is it. Smart Clip™ also called Self-Ligating Appliances offers so much for the patient.
What is Smart Clip™ or Self-Ligating Appliances?
With these appliances, ligatures are no longer needed. Ligatures are the rubber bands and wire ties that we attach the wires to the brackets. When using rubber bands and wire ties, it is much harder for patients to keep their appliances clean. With Smart Clip™, patients have the ability to keep their teeth and gums healthier. Also, tooth movement is more efficient and the patient requires fewer visits to the orthodontist's office.
How does this benefit me or my child?
With this technology, appointments are only needed every eight weeks, while treatment may last about 18 months. Traditional appliances require the use of rubber bands which are called ligatures to attach the archwire in place. When these ligatures are used, they stretch, discolor and trap food, requiring the orthodontist to change them more frequently. Smart Clip™ brackets have two metal clips to secure the archwire in place, thus eliminating the need for elastics, and reducing your need for appointments to roughly every eight weeks.
I don't want all that metal in my mouth. What other options do I have?
If you're concerned with what has been called "metal mouth", we have your answer. Smart Clip™ has a ceramic bracket available. When using elastics with traditional brackets, the ligatures would stain when eating or drinking certain foods and drinks. With the Smart Clip™ Ceramic brackets, you don’t have to worry about your teeth looking yellow or brown.
Call us today so we can explain how Smart Clip™ can make your treatment - and your life - a little easier.
