– Metallic brackets. They are the most used and well-known orthodontic system. The arch or wire is attached to the bracket with elastic bands - colored or neutral - or metal ligatures. They require periodic visits, usually monthly or bimonthly, to change the ligatures or arches so that the movement of your teeth continues to evolve properly. 

– Self-ligating brackets. They are low-friction metal brackets with the advantage that ligatures are not necessary and therefore the check-up visits are shorter and can be spaced further apart in time - every 2 months -. Furthermore, by reducing the force of friction, the treatments are more comfortable for the patient, in addition to facilitating hygiene by not carrying “extras” such as ligatures.

– Aesthetic braces. There are different types of aesthetic braces: ceramic ones – white – and sapphire ones – transparent. They are indicated for patients who for aesthetic reasons do not want to wear metal braces, but they are more fragile and delicate so they would be indicated in very careful patients and contraindicated in bruxist patients or with an increased overbite.

During treatment for any type of orthodontics it is even more important to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Poor hygiene and inflammation of the gums slow down orthodontic treatment, causing gingival inflammation and enamel lesions that can lead to the suspension of orthodontic treatment if adequate hygiene and care habits are not maintained.

Furthermore, in any orthodontic treatment with braces, you must be very careful with hard or sticky foods, which can loosen the brackets, and therefore interfere with the treatment, preventing its planned evolution.

To prevent this from happening, we will explain to you which foods you should avoid during your treatment and how to eat the rest of the foods so that your treatment goes smoothly.