How Do They Compare to Traditional Braces?
If you are looking to strengthen your teeth with braces or aligners. Before choosing Speed Braces, there are a few things to know about them, they include:
They may take less time and cause less pain
Speed Braces are manufactured by Speed System Orthodontics. According to the manufacturer, they may take less time to work compare to traditional braces.
Also, according to the manufacturer Speed Braces are more comfortable to wear and cause less pain than traditional types. Although there are no studies to back this up. However, a 2014 study on nonspecific brands of self-ligating braces found that adolescents who wear them report slightly less discomfort than those who wear traditional braces.
Fewer orthodontist visits
This is another plus about Speed Braces. With self-ligating braces you don’t visit the orthodontist as much. This is because, since self-ligating braces exert constant pressure on the teeth, fewer adjustments may be necessary. Your adjustments may also take less time for your orthodontist to do, since there are no metal ties to replace during visits.
Bracket size is much smaller
One big plus to Speed Braces is the size of their brackets. Since they’re smaller than traditional brackets, this makes it easier to keep them clean. Since there is less room for food particles and bacteria to hide in, this may lead to fewer cavities and less tooth decay.
And it is important to have good oral hygiene [5] practices while wearing Speed Braces or any other type.
More aesthetically pleasing
Speed Braces aren’t invisible, but are smaller and neater looking than traditional braces. If invisibility is important to you, aligners may be a better choice. However, Speed Braces can correct dental conditions that aligners typically can’t. These include severe misalignment of the teeth, overlapping teeth, or rotated teeth.
Since Invisalign [6] and other removable aligners rely on patient compliance, they may take longer to work than Speed Braces in some instances.