Traditional Braces
The Most Reliable Path to a Straight Smile

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Traditional braces, using modern materials and techniques, are the gold standard in orthodontic treatment. At Smile Builder Dental in Riverside, CA, we rely on the proven power and precision of braces to correct everything from severe crowding and large gaps to complex bite discrepancies. If you are seeking the most reliable and predictable outcome for comprehensive alignment, traditional braces are an excellent choice.

Why Traditional Braces Are So Effective

Traditional braces consist of metal brackets bonded to the front of the teeth and connected by a thin, flexible wire. Small elastic bands are often used to exert gentle, continuous pressure. This fixed system offers key advantages:

Maximum Control: Braces provide the orthodontist with superior control over individual tooth movement, allowing for meticulous correction of complex issues.
Predictable Results: Because the appliance is fixed, the teeth move consistently and constantly, leading to reliable and stable final outcomes.
Highly Durable: Modern metal braces are sleek, strong, and built to withstand the rigors of daily life throughout the entire treatment period.

Types of Braces We Offer

We offer options to suit both treatment needs and aesthetic preferences:

Types of Braces

Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional Metal Braces are the most common type of braces, consisting of metal brackets bonded to each tooth and connected by archwires and elastics. They are highly effective for correcting a wide range of orthodontic issues.

PROS	CONS
Highly Effective: Suitable for complex dental corrections, including significant misalignments and bite issues. Durable: Made from strong materials that can withstand everyday wear and tear. Cost-Effective: Generally more affordable than other types of braces.	Visible Appearance: More noticeable compared to other options, which may be a concern for some patients. Potential Irritation: Metal brackets and wires can sometimes irritate the gums and cheeks.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic Braces function similarly to traditional metal braces but use clear or tooth-colored brackets, making them less noticeable.

PROS	CONS
Aesthetic Appeal: Less visible than metal braces, offering a more discreet appearance. Effective Treatment: Capable of treating most orthodontic issues effectively.	Fragility: Ceramic brackets are more fragile than metal ones, requiring careful handling. Cost: Typically more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Lingual Braces

Lingual Braces are similar to traditional metal braces but are placed on the back (lingual side) of the teeth, making them invisible from the front.

PROS	CONS
Completely Invisible: Ideal for those seeking maximum discretion. Customized Fit: Tailored to the contours of your teeth for a comfortable fit.	Initial Discomfort: Can be more uncomfortable initially as they are in contact with the tongue. Specialized Expertise: Often more expensive and require orthodontists with specialized training.

Clear Aligners

Clear Aligners, such as Invisalign, are a popular alternative to traditional braces, using a series of clear, removable trays to gradually straighten teeth.

PROS	CONS
Virtually Invisible: Offers a discreet orthodontic solution without the visibility of metal braces. Removable: Easily taken out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, promoting better oral hygiene. Comfortable: Made from smooth, BPA-free plastic, reducing irritation to gums and cheeks.	Compliance Required: Requires strict adherence to wearing aligners for 20-22 hours per day. Not Suitable for All Cases: May not be effective for very complex orthodontic issues.

Your Treatment Process

We are committed to making your experience comfortable. Treatment typically begins with a thorough diagnostic phase, where we create a personalized plan. Following bracket placement, you will visit our office periodically for adjustments to ensure your teeth are moving precisely according to plan. We will guide you on how to maintain excellent oral hygiene throughout your treatment.

Proven Orthodontics for Comprehensive Smile Correction

Traditional Braces
The Most Reliable Path to a Straight Smile

Why Traditional Braces Are So Effective

Types of Braces We Offer

Traditional Metal Braces

PROS

CONS

Highly Effective: Suitable for complex dental corrections, including significant misalignments and bite issues.

Durable: Made from strong materials that can withstand everyday wear and tear.

Cost-Effective: Generally more affordable than other types of braces.

Visible Appearance: More noticeable compared to other options, which may be a concern for some patients.

Potential Irritation: Metal brackets and wires can sometimes irritate the gums and cheeks.

Ceramic Braces

PROS

CONS

Aesthetic Appeal: Less visible than metal braces, offering a more discreet appearance.

Effective Treatment: Capable of treating most orthodontic issues effectively.

Fragility: Ceramic brackets are more fragile than metal ones, requiring careful handling.

Cost: Typically more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Lingual Braces

PROS

CONS

Completely Invisible: Ideal for those seeking maximum discretion.

Customized Fit: Tailored to the contours of your teeth for a comfortable fit.

Initial Discomfort: Can be more uncomfortable initially as they are in contact with the tongue.

Specialized Expertise: Often more expensive and require orthodontists with specialized training.

Clear Aligners

PROS

CONS

Virtually Invisible: Offers a discreet orthodontic solution without the visibility of metal braces.

Removable: Easily taken out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, promoting better oral hygiene.

Comfortable: Made from smooth, BPA-free plastic, reducing irritation to gums and cheeks.

Compliance Required: Requires strict adherence to wearing aligners for 20-22 hours per day.

Not Suitable for All Cases: May not be effective for very complex orthodontic issues.

Your Treatment Process

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951.789.6886

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Every Smile Has A Story

Proven Orthodontics for Comprehensive Smile Correction

Traditional BracesThe Most Reliable Path to a Straight Smile

Why Traditional Braces Are So Effective

Types of Braces We Offer

Traditional Metal Braces

PROS

CONS

Highly Effective: Suitable for complex dental corrections, including significant misalignments and bite issues. Durable: Made from strong materials that can withstand everyday wear and tear. Cost-Effective: Generally more affordable than other types of braces.

Visible Appearance: More noticeable compared to other options, which may be a concern for some patients. Potential Irritation: Metal brackets and wires can sometimes irritate the gums and cheeks.

Ceramic Braces

PROS

CONS

Aesthetic Appeal: Less visible than metal braces, offering a more discreet appearance. Effective Treatment: Capable of treating most orthodontic issues effectively.

Fragility: Ceramic brackets are more fragile than metal ones, requiring careful handling. Cost: Typically more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Lingual Braces

PROS

CONS

Completely Invisible: Ideal for those seeking maximum discretion. Customized Fit: Tailored to the contours of your teeth for a comfortable fit.

Initial Discomfort: Can be more uncomfortable initially as they are in contact with the tongue. Specialized Expertise: Often more expensive and require orthodontists with specialized training.

Clear Aligners

PROS

CONS

Virtually Invisible: Offers a discreet orthodontic solution without the visibility of metal braces. Removable: Easily taken out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, promoting better oral hygiene. Comfortable: Made from smooth, BPA-free plastic, reducing irritation to gums and cheeks.

Compliance Required: Requires strict adherence to wearing aligners for 20-22 hours per day. Not Suitable for All Cases: May not be effective for very complex orthodontic issues.

Your Treatment Process

Let's Get Started

Ready for a Riverside Dentist Who Actually Listens?

951.789.6886

Book Online

Every Smile Has A Story

Traditional Braces
The Most Reliable Path to a Straight Smile

Highly Effective: Suitable for complex dental corrections, including significant misalignments and bite issues.

Durable: Made from strong materials that can withstand everyday wear and tear.

Cost-Effective: Generally more affordable than other types of braces.

Visible Appearance: More noticeable compared to other options, which may be a concern for some patients.

Potential Irritation: Metal brackets and wires can sometimes irritate the gums and cheeks.

Aesthetic Appeal: Less visible than metal braces, offering a more discreet appearance.

Effective Treatment: Capable of treating most orthodontic issues effectively.

Fragility: Ceramic brackets are more fragile than metal ones, requiring careful handling.

Cost: Typically more expensive than traditional metal braces.

Completely Invisible: Ideal for those seeking maximum discretion.

Customized Fit: Tailored to the contours of your teeth for a comfortable fit.

Initial Discomfort: Can be more uncomfortable initially as they are in contact with the tongue.

Specialized Expertise: Often more expensive and require orthodontists with specialized training.

Virtually Invisible: Offers a discreet orthodontic solution without the visibility of metal braces.

Removable: Easily taken out for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing, promoting better oral hygiene.

Comfortable: Made from smooth, BPA-free plastic, reducing irritation to gums and cheeks.

Compliance Required: Requires strict adherence to wearing aligners for 20-22 hours per day.

Not Suitable for All Cases: May not be effective for very complex orthodontic issues.