What kind of appliance do conventional braces use?

Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected with a wire to move them. Seoul Top Dental Hospital can use ceramic self-ligating brackets designed with aesthetics in mind.

What makes self-ligating brackets different?

They do not need ligature wires to hold the archwire in place, so there is less friction, tooth movement is more efficient, and hygiene is relatively easy to maintain.

Are conventional braces very noticeable?

Tooth-colored ceramic brackets are less noticeable than metal appliances.

Is the treatment painful?

You may feel some soreness for a few days after bonding or adjustments, but most patients adapt quickly.

How often do I need to come in?

Visits are usually every 4 to 8 weeks to check tooth movement and make adjustments.

Is brushing difficult during treatment?

Food tends to collect around the brackets, so thorough cleaning with an orthodontic toothbrush and interdental brushes is needed.

Conventional Braces

Conventional braces at Seoul Top Dental Hospital: natural-looking and efficient in moving teeth

What are conventional braces?

Conventional braces are the most established form of orthodontic treatment: brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected by a wire that moves the teeth in the planned direction.

Seoul Top Dental Hospital uses self-ligating brackets made of tooth-colored ceramic, reducing the aesthetic burden and lowering friction during tooth movement for more efficient treatment.

Because the brackets do not require ligature wires, there is less wire irritation and oral hygiene is relatively easy to maintain. Depending on the treatment plan, this can also help reduce the number and length of visits.

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Who is this treatment for?

If your alignment and bite need improving and you want to balance aesthetics with efficiency, self-ligating ceramic braces may be an option.

Uneven tooth alignment
When you want to straighten crooked teeth
A gap between the front teeth
When spaces between the teeth are noticeable
Bite correction is needed
When the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly
You want a discreet option
When you prefer a tooth-colored appliance
You want efficient treatment
When you want to reduce discomfort and the burden of visits

Less visible, more efficient orthodontic treatment.

Tooth-colored ceramic self-ligating brackets balance aesthetics with orthodontic efficiency. Lower friction and easier hygiene mean orthodontic treatment that fits more comfortably into daily life.

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PROCESS

Conventional Braces Treatment Process

From precision diagnosis to bonding, regular adjustments, and retention, we proceed step by step according to your alignment and bite.

STEP. 01
Precision Diagnosis
We assess your tooth alignment, bite, facial balance, and gum health, and determine whether orthodontic treatment is suitable.
STEP. 02
Customized Treatment Plan
We plan the direction of tooth movement, treatment duration, type of appliance, and scope of treatment.
STEP. 03
Bonding the Braces
Self-ligating ceramic brackets are bonded and tooth movement begins according to the plan.
STEP. 04
Regular Adjustments and Retention
Tooth movement is monitored and adjusted at regular visits, and a retainer stabilizes the alignment after treatment.

Conventional Braces: Frequently Asked Questions

Asked in the patient's words, answered in the expert's.

A. Brackets are bonded to the teeth and connected with a wire to move them. Seoul Top Dental Hospital can use ceramic self-ligating brackets designed with aesthetics in mind.

Infection-controlled treatment area at Seoul Top Dental Hospital

Rigorous infection control for a safe treatment environment.

From the air in our treatment rooms to every instrument we use, everything is managed through a systematic sterilization process.

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