Dr. Tabakman is proud to provide braces in the Katy and Houston, TX areas

Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

Invisalign®

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it’s invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.

New Technology – Self Ligating Empower Braces

These metal braces are smaller and more comfortable than traditional braces. The Time braces use very light forces to provide, for some patients, remarkable advantages over traditional orthodontic approaches — more physiologically gentle tooth movement, greater patient comfort and sometimes faster treatment times.

Empower braces do not require plastic or metal ties and, therefore, operate with less friction. Less friction means lower forces and faster tooth movement. In addition, the plastic ties utilized with traditional braces tend to trap plaque and bacteria, which can lead to increased gingival inflammation or enamel decalcification. Learn more about Empower braces by visiting the website of American Orthodontics.

Because Empower braces work more efficiently, fewer adjustments are required. As a result, your appointments will be faster and fewer in number.