08-25-2004, 01:20 AM
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Originally posted by Panky
You can get traditional (regular metal), clear, esthetic, gold, or lingual (tongue side). The lingual brackets go on the tongue side of your teeth so no metal wire or bracket is visible. When the clear, esthetic, traditional, and gold brackets are cemented to the facial (front surface), of the tooth, you will still see the wire that connects the brackets. Whichever one is chosen, they will not match your teeth exactly. They try to blend them with your natural tooth structure so they are not as noticeable at first glance.
Traditional are the cheapest, but they are still going to cost about $2,500 + , just for the braces. That doesn't include any prep work you may need to have done before the braces. (Cavities filled, restorations replaced, any orthodontic appliance, thorough teeth cleaning, dentist visits to your regular dentist before the orthodontist can do the work...) .
Each type has it's pro's and con's. Not everyone can wear all the types of braces available, either.
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