Braces in Burbank, CA
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Crooked or misaligned teeth can affect more than just your smile — they can impact your confidence, your speech, and even how you feel in photos. At BrightCraft Dental and Laser in Burbank, CA, we offer traditional metal braces to help patients achieve a straighter, healthier smile that lasts a lifetime.
Our orthodontic specialists use precise, time-tested techniques to correct crowding, spacing, and bite alignment issues. Whether you’re a teen beginning your orthodontic journey or an adult ready to finally improve your smile, traditional braces remain one of the most effective and reliable treatments available today.
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What are traditional braces?
Traditional braces are the most widely used orthodontic treatment method. Comprising metal brackets adhered to your front teeth and interconnected by wires, they effectively address a variety of dental issues. Whether you have crooked or misaligned teeth, overcrowding, noticeable gaps, protruding teeth, or bite misalignment, traditional braces offer a proven solution that yields lasting improvements.
Once affixed to your teeth, these braces apply pressure to specific areas of your bite, gradually repositioning your teeth. Through periodic adjustments and wire replacements with progressively sturdier ones, your teeth straighten, and your jaws align. This meticulous approach ensures a durable and enduring correction.
Benefits of Traditional braces
- Achieving a more attractive smile
- Improving the function of your teeth
- Boosting your self-confidence
- Ensuring better long-term health for your teeth and gums
- Enhancing force distributions and promoting new wear patterns on the teeth
- Reducing the risk of injury to protruding front teeth
These advantages collectively result in a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing, and better-functioning smile.
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How do traditional braces work?
The process of getting traditional braces commences with an initial consultation to determine their suitability for your specific needs. During this visit, we perform a thorough examination and gather essential information through X-rays, impressions, and mouth photographs.
Upon returning for the subsequent appointment, your teeth should be clean and free of cavities. This is when we affix the braces to your teeth, securely adhering the brackets with specialized glue. We attach wires, elastics, or other metal components like bands, strategically positioning them to facilitate tooth movement.
Throughout the treatment, regular check-ups are necessary to monitor progress and make any required adjustments. The braces remain in place until treatment completion. BrightCraft Dental and Laser utilizes high-quality stainless steel brackets and wires. Notably, we offer a variety of color options for the elastic bands, enabling you to personalize the appearance of your braces.
How long do I wear braces?
If you plan on wearing braces to fix a dental issue, it will take quite some time before you can see the desired results. How long you need to wear braces varies between people depending on their goals and oral health condition but the average duration is anywhere from 12 months to 30 months. Once the braces are removed, you will need to wear a retainer to ensure the teeth don’t move back to their original position.
Do braces hurt?
Braces typically do not cause pain, particularly when applied by skilled professionals. However, it's common to experience some initial tenderness around your gums and cheeks after the procedure. Over time, as you acclimate to braces, these sensations should diminish.
While waiting for this adjustment period, we may recommend pain relievers to alleviate any discomfort. It's important to remember that braces, though they may initially feel like an inconvenience, ultimately yield a beautiful new smile, underscoring their worth.
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We provide metal braces, ceramic (tooth-colored) braces, and clear aligners like Invisalign-style systems.
Most treatments take 1 to 3 years, depending on your case complexity.
Fitting braces is usually painless. Mild soreness for a few days is normal as your teeth begin to move.
You’ll visit us for adjustments about every 4 to 8 weeks.
Yes! We’ll show you how to clean around your braces effectively to maintain excellent hygiene.
Avoid hard, sticky, or sugary foods that could damage your braces. We’ll give you a detailed list.
Costs vary by case and type. We’ll provide a personalized quote at your consultation.
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits. We’ll help you check your coverage.
Absolutely! Just wear a custom mouthguard to protect your teeth and braces.
Yes! We treat patients of all ages, including adults seeking discreet alignment options.
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At BrightCraft Dental & Laser, we stand behind the quality of our work with warranties tailored to your specific treatment. Our fixed hybrid prosthetics include a Lifetime Warranty, provided you maintain your recommended hygiene visits and ongoing care. For crowns and other fixed restorations, we offer a 5-year warranty as long as you keep up with regular exams, cleanings, and any dentist-recommended maintenance.