Irving dentist Dental Concepts & Orthodontics offers a type of braces treatment that straightens teeth in a few months rather than a couple of years. Fastbraces is the brand name of an orthodontic system with groundbreaking, patented technology.
Here, you can find out all about Fastbraces at your Irving dentist:
- How Fastbraces work to straighten teeth quickly.
- The differences between Fastbraces and Invisalign aligners.
- Problems Fastbraces can fix.
- Advantages of Fastbraces.
- How much Fastbraces cost.
- Whether Fastbraces are right for you.
How Do Fastbraces Work?
Fastbraces simplify and shorten the orthodontic process in order to fix crooked teeth significantly faster than traditional braces. They’re not only faster than regular braces, but more discreet, affordable, and safe, too. Conventional braces move teeth in two separate stages. The top part of a tooth (the crown) is moved first. Then the tooth root is moved. This is why standard braces treatment takes so long.
Fastbraces streamline the process because they use a different mechanical principle. They move the tooth crown and the underlying root simultaneously. This is made possible with special brackets and wires. Regular braces have square-shaped brackets joined together with arch wire. Fastbraces have triangular brackets, with an elbow-shape design, attached to a square-like super-elastic nickel-titanium wire. This wire, which extends to the tooth root, is activated by the special design of the Fastbraces system.
Gently moving the tooth root and the crown at the same time right from the start of treatment gives you a straight, healthy smile much faster. Fastbraces not only provide an alternative to conventional braces. Some orthodontic patients prefer Fastbraces over plastic aligners.
Fastbraces vs. Invisalign Plastic Aligners
When we think about fast ways to straighten teeth, Invisalign may immediately spring to mind. These plastic aligners hit the market in 1999. Fastbraces, however, have been around longer. The concept of Fastbraces originated here in Dallas County in the late 1980s – the brainchild of Dallas orthodontist Dr. Anthony D. Viazis.
He invented the bracket system behind Fastbraces Technologies, which was launched in 1992, predating Invisalign by several years as a revolutionary solution to straighten teeth faster than standard braces. Invisalign is regarded as short-term orthodontics (STO). Fastbraces are different, providing comprehensive orthodontic therapy backed by 30 years of scientific research and development.
Unlike Invisalign aligner trays, Fastbraces have metal wires and brackets. This means Fastbraces can address a wider range of orthodontic concerns. A further difference between Fastbraces and Invisalign is that Invisalign aligners are removable, whereas Fastbraces are fixed braces that remain in your mouth throughout treatment. Invisalign can take 12 months to two years to straighten teeth. Fastbraces can do the job in about 100 days, with visible results becoming apparent much sooner.
What Problems Can Fastbraces Resolve?
Although Fastbraces work quickly, they’re still as effective as conventional braces and can resolve multiple orthodontic problems including crooked, gapped, crowded, or protruding teeth that result in bite misalignment.
Bite irregularities that can be fixed by Fastbraces include:
- Crossbite – upper teeth biting on the inside of lower teeth.
- Open bite – upper and lower teeth failing to make proper contact.
- Underbite – when the lower teeth project beyond the upper teeth.
- Overbite – upper front teeth overlapping lower teeth.
Benefits of Fastbraces
An increasing number of dental offices are favoring Fastbraces over old-style braces because of the many benefits Fastbraces offer patients. Dentists in more than 50 countries are now using Fastbraces to resolve the orthodontic issues of thousands of people.
Significantly shorter treatment time is one key advantage of Fastbraces. But it’s not the only benefit. Several other factors make Fastbraces a good orthodontic choice for many patients at our Irving dental office. Benefits of Fastbraces include:
- Better oral hygiene. The brackets and wires of standard braces make brushing and flossing difficult. The Fastbraces design facilitates easier oral hygiene, reducing the risk of plaque build-up that causes cavities and gum disease.
- Aesthetic appeal. The brackets and wires of Fastbraces are more discreet than those of traditional braces. If you want your Fastbraces to be even less noticeable, you can get clear brackets as an alternative to metal backets. Tooth-colored wire is also available.
- Greater comfort. Fastbraces are more comfortable than regular braces because they exert less pressure on teeth and have only one wire.
- Saving teeth. In nearly all cases, including crowded teeth, Fastbraces avoid the tooth extraction sometimes necessary in traditional braces treatment.
- Saving money. The shorter treatment time of Fastbraces results in lower costs than getting standard braces.
Less Time Wearing a Retainer
When your Fastbraces are removed after treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer to prevent your teeth shifting back out of position. But you won’t have to wear it as long as you would after traditional braces treatment. With regular braces or Invisalign aligners, you need to wear a retainer 22 hours a day over several months after treatment. Most people who’ve had Fastbraces treatment only need to wear their retainer up to 20 minutes a day.
How Much Do Fastbraces Cost?
The average price of Fastbraces is around $4,000. Treatment with Fastbraces costs less than getting Invisalign aligners or old-style braces. This is because treatment time is shorter, with fewer visits to your Irving dentist. So you take up less of their time. At your Irving dentist, you can spread the cost of Fastbraces over time to suit your budget. Our payment plans come with zero percent interest or low interest We also accept most insurance plans.
Are Fastbraces Right for You?
Fastbraces are suitable for most children, teens, and adults of all ages with a moderate to severe orthodontic problem. The most complex orthodontic issues may require traditional braces. If you want to straighten your teeth effectively, comfortably, and affordably in the shortest possible time, Fastbraces will do just that. Treatment is also safe – Fastbraces have been tested by leading universities in the U.S. and Europe.
Dental Concepts Irving dentist Dr. Nirav Patel is an accredited provider of the Fastbraces system of accelerated orthodontics. Schedule a Fastbraces consultation now.
