Self-ligating braces in Fishers, Indiana
A straight, beautiful smile can enhance your quality of life and is an investment in your future. With our knowledgeable orthodontist, Dr. Benedict, and his team, along with the state-of-the-art technology of Carriere®, it’s easy to obtain your desired smile and gain confidence—for life!
What are self-ligating braces?
Self-ligating braces are different from traditional braces as they do not require elastic ties to hold the archwire in the bracket slot. The placement of elastics on traditional braces puts unnecessary pressure and increased friction on your teeth. Instead of elastics, Carriere® SLX 3D™ self-ligating braces feature a sliding gate that opens and closes to engage the wire, allowing the teeth to move more quickly, easily and comfortably than conventional braces.* The light forces of self-ligating braces are more compatible with your body than traditional, high-force brackets and allow for more efficient treatment and improved comfort.
Carriere® SLX 3D™ self-ligating braces are designed to create beautiful smiles with low pressure, low force, and low friction. It can give you an amazing smile with an orthodontic treatment length shorter by an average of four months. making it the fastest treatment available on the market.
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Benefits of self-ligating braces
- Aesthetic options: You can choose between SLX 3D metal braces or clear braces to show off your smile during treatment!
- Shorter treatment time: Passive SLX 3D self-ligating braces allow for less time in braces.
- Fewer office visits: Fewer appointments on average compared to traditional braces, which gives you more time to enjoy your regular activities.**
- Shorter office visits: With no need to change the elastic ties, office visits are quicker and more enjoyable.
- Increased comfort: Reduced pressure on your teeth, along with smooth, rounded edges means enhanced comfort and virtually no irritation.
- Sleek, low-profile design: Avoid the irritation and bulky feeling caused by conventional braces with elastic ties.
- Low force, less friction: Free-sliding technology with low force moves your teeth quickly, naturally, and more comfortably than traditional braces.
- Good oral hygiene: It is much easier to keep your teeth clean and free of debris, resulting in improved oral hygiene.
We’re proud to offer Carriere SLX 3D self-ligating braces in Fishers, Indiana, to patients of all ages, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have about this technologically advanced orthodontic treatment option.
*Based on the study “Self-ligating brackets: where are we now” N.W.T. Harradine, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 2003
**Based on the study “Self-Ligation in the year 2000, a comparative assessment of conventional and self-ligation bracket systems objective” Berger J., JCO, 2000