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What are custom braces?
LightForce braces mark a groundbreaking milestone as the world’s first-ever 3D printed, personalized braces. Unlike traditional metal braces, which follow a one-size-fits-all approach, LightForce braces are tailored with a unique prescription for each patient, ensuring a customized orthodontic experience.
With traditional metal braces, multiple office visits are often necessary for bracket repositioning and wire adjustments, as they aren’t designed to accommodate the diverse shapes and structures of individual teeth. LightForce braces, however, are crafted specifically for each patient, minimizing the need for frequent adjustments and reducing instances of broken brackets.
LightForce treatment offers a range of personalized solutions, including LightPlan Treatment Software, which enables orthodontists to create precise digital treatment plans for each patient. LightTray Indirect Bonding utilizes 3D-printed trays to ensure precise bracket placement, while Cloud Brackets and Light Brackets offer customizable ceramic options tailored to individual treatment plans.
How do custom braces work?
At Gulf Coast Orthodontics, we embrace a digital approach to planning, without uncomfortable impressions or plaster models. Our team conducts a comprehensive digital scan of your teeth, as the foundation for crafting custom brackets tailored to each tooth’s unique shape. With these personalized brackets, our orthodontists have precise control over tooth movements, resulting in faster and more efficient treatment compared to traditional braces. Plus, LightForce brackets are designed to be subtly visible, crafted from polycrystalline alumina that seamlessly blends with your natural tooth color. Utilizing cutting-edge 3D printing technology, LightForce braces offer unparalleled precision, providing a customized correction that perfectly suits your individual needs.
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Why do we use lightforce custom braces?
Let’s break it down:
- Customizable Design: Unlike traditional braces, LightForce braces are tailored to fit your unique smile. By creating a digital scan of your teeth, your orthodontist designs a custom treatment plan just for you.
- Shorter Treatment Times: Say goodbye to lengthy appointments! Thanks to the precise control offered by 3D-printed technology, LightForce braces can often achieve results faster than other options. That means less time in the chair and more time enjoying your smile.
- Fewer Office Visits: No one likes spending endless hours at the orthodontist’s office. With LightForce braces, fewer adjustments are needed throughout treatment, leading to fewer visits and a quicker path to your ideal smile.
- Enhanced Comfort: Let’s keep it comfy! With each brace uniquely crafted to fit your teeth, you can say goodbye to uncomfortable adjustments. LightForce braces prioritize your comfort, ensuring a smoother orthodontic experience.