What are conventional metal braces (elastic ties)? Advantages and disadvantages? How much do they cost?

Traditional metal braces (also known as metal braces with elastic bands) are a traditional method of braces, and are still popular today because of their effectiveness. Usually, metal braces are made of alloy and have grooves for attaching the archwire. Then, elastic bands are used to secure the braces and archwire, creating a force to move the teeth to the correct position.

Metal braces with elastic ties are considered to have good load-bearing capacity and are highly effective in correcting all types of misalignment at different levels.

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How metal braces with elastic work

With a stable and continuous operating mechanism, metal braces with elastic bands bring the following outstanding advantages:

Advantage:

High efficiency of braces
Currently, not only in Vietnam but also in the world, metal braces with elastic bands are still highly appreciated. Thanks to the combination of sturdy metal braces and suitable dynamic archwires, it creates a strong impact force. From there, it is possible to completely treat cases of teeth such as protruding, sparse, underbite…
Diverse colored elastic designs, suitable for children
Braces elastics are designed in a variety of colors from personality, cute to youthful. Choosing colored braces elastics will create your own personality.

Regarding compatibility, elastic braces are also researched to be completely safe, non-allergenic, and non-irritating, so children can also use this type of braces.

Shorten treatment time
The combination of brackets, archwires and elastics creates a stable pulling force to help the braces process continue continuously. In addition, strictly following the doctor’s treatment plan and taking proper care of your teeth will help shorten the braces time by 4-6 months.

Reasonable cost
Up to now, metal braces with elastic bands have the lowest cost compared to other types of braces. Therefore, you can easily pay to own the beautiful, even teeth as desired.

Limit:

Every orthodontic method will have its “flaws” and elastic braces are no exception, specifically:

Difficulty in cleaning
Because braces are fixed on the teeth, cleaning braces is inconvenient. Equip yourself with items such as water flossers, interdental brushes, mouthwash, etc. to ensure that food does not get stuck.

Braces are easily popped out.
When eating tough, hard foods, the teeth will have to work a lot, causing an impact on the braces, thus easily causing them to pop out or even the archwire to deviate from the jaw.

Not very aesthetic
. Made of alloy, so the braces will show black color, causing poor aesthetics and affecting communication.

Comparison of conventional metal braces and self-ligating braces

Alike:

Both of the above braces are made of alloy or metal, so it ensures firmness, strong impact force, helping to quickly achieve the desired effect.

The cost of these two methods is low, suitable for many people’s budget.

Different:

With conventional metal braces

Use elastic to secure the bowstring.

High-energy wires and brackets can cause pain when wearing braces.

Compact design, replaceable elastic color.

Elastic bands and braces can easily come off when subjected to strong impact or when eating hard, chewy foods.

Lower cost than self-ligating braces.

With  self-ligating braces

This method uses an automatic opening and closing cover, the archwire will slide automatically on the bracket slot.

The opening and closing lid is designed to be attached to the bracket to help reduce friction, thereby limiting pain during orthodontic treatment.

Overcoming the limitations of conventional metal: brackets coming loose, elastic bands slipping or becoming loose… Thereby helping the braces process to take place stably, continuously, achieving the best results.

Cost is higher than conventional braces.

Customer’s feelings when wearing metal braces at Domin

Braces are a process with many different memories. Most of you when coming to Domin Dental all admit that braces bring you a new experience, full of emotions of joy, anger, love, hate. However, after all, they all have a new set of teeth, a new smile, more confident, more perfect. Also with that new set of teeth, they can freely share, life is more favorable. Let’s listen to the most genuine feelings of customers who have had and are having braces at Domin Dental.

Before and after pictures of customers wearing metal braces with elastic bands

Thanh Nhan came to Domin Dental with an open bite, crooked teeth, and crowded teeth. After braces, she has more beautiful, even teeth.

Standard orthodontic procedure at Domin

Typically, a standard braces procedure will go through the following steps:

Step 1: Examination, X-ray and consultation
In the first step, the doctor will conduct a general examination of the teeth, then take an X-ray. From the X-ray data, the doctor can determine what condition you have? What is the cause? Can braces be used?…

Step 2: Take dental impressions and create a treatment plan.
Your dental impressions and data inside and outside your mouth will be taken. From the collected data, the doctor will create a plan to simulate the tooth movement process so that the customer can visualize how the teeth will move.
In the treatment plan, the doctor will also indicate whether you need to apply procedures such as jaw expansion, tooth extraction, screw placement, etc.

Step 3: Design braces
When there is a treatment plan and complete data on the patient’s dental arch and jaw, the doctor will send that data to the technical department to design braces specifically for you.

Step 4: Attaching braces
After having braces, you will have braces attached to your teeth. The average time for attaching braces will be about 45-60 minutes. After the braces are attached, the doctor will also instruct you on how to clean and care for your teeth so that your teeth move properly.

Step 5: Regular check-ups
For conventional metal braces, you will return to the dentist for a check-up about once a month. During the check-up, the doctor will tighten the teeth and adjust the archwire to move the teeth. Braces check-ups are an extremely important step, so you should not delay.

Step 6: Remove braces and wear retainers
Once your teeth have moved back to their correct position, your doctor will remove the braces and wear retainers. Wearing a retainer is necessary because it helps you avoid shifting back to your original position.

Cost of conventional metal braces

There are two main factors that affect the price of braces: the treatment method and the condition of the customer’s teeth. The severity of the teeth, requiring many procedures, will certainly cost more than normal teeth.

Currently, the cost of metal braces with elastic bands at Domin Dental is 25-30 million VND. At Domin Dental, we are providing 2 main types of braces: Korean and American.

To reduce the cost burden, Domin Dental applies an installment payment program with 0% interest rate. Each month, you only need to pay about 1 million VND to have the teeth you want. In addition, the dental clinic also has promotional programs and incentives on special occasions. For more information about the program, please contact the dental clinic’s hotline 0928888115 for support.