Metal Braces | Braces Stillwater

Stillwater and St. Croix Falls Braces

Like regular braces but way cooler ☺️
Now that we have your attention... learn more below!

All About Braces from Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics

These orthodontic workhorses have a long history of straightening teeth. At Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics, we put a new spin on and old standard.

Smoother, sleeker and more comfortable than ever before, we combine the lastest in design and prescription with the newest technologies in wires and orthodontic wizardry to provide you with the most comfortable and quickest braces experience.

What Are Braces Made of?

Brackets

The brackets Dr. Jill M. Orchin and Dr. Andrew M. Orchin use are durable and made from a mix of stainless steel, nickel, and other metals, or you can choose clear braces.

Whether your braces are metal or clear...you want colors?!?! WE HAVE COLORS!!! Have fun with it - when else do you get to go high fashion with your teeth? Dress them up!

Wire

This thin piece of metal of varying biomaterials runs from one bracket to another. Dr. Jill or Andrew Orchin will change the wire's shape, material and curvature to move your teeth in the right direction.

Orthodontic Bands

These are stainless steel rings that are cemented to your teeth using dental bonding agents. These bands can provide an anchor for your braces and orthodontic appliances, but they’re not used for everyone.

Elastics/Rubber Bands

If Dr. Jill or Andrew Orchin determines that you need bite correction, elastics are essential. They’re generally strung between an upper bracket hook and a lower bracket hook.

Think of elastics or rubber bands like a fun game of in your mouth tug of war. We use them to strategically develop anchorage and bring certain teeth to certain places.

Elastic Ties/O-Rings/Ligatures/Colors

These tiny rubber rings or bands are used to attach the archwire to the brackets. At Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics, they come in dozens of colors. Limitless combinations of colors await you! We get as excited about the next great color combo as you do!

Spacers

These small elastic “donuts” or rings can be used by Dr. Jill M. Orchin and Dr. Andrew M. Orchin to create space between your teeth when needed, typically before bands are placed. They’re also referred to as separators.

FAQS About Braces in Stillwater and St. Croix Falls

How do braces work?

Before applying the brackets, Drs. Jill and Andrew Orchin and the team at Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics will collect photos and X-rays of your mouth. Sometimes we’ll use our iTero Element scanner to scan each of your teeth and the layout of your gums and mouth.

If necessary, this process takes approximately 10 minutes and provides an extremely accurate 3D view of your mouth.

After these records are gathered, we’ll use this information to create your customized treatment plan. This will include how each tooth needs to be moved to get it in the best possible position.

Dr. Jill M. Orchin and Dr. Andrew M. Orchin will decide how to place the brackets based on this information. For example, if you have some teeth that need to be tilted, the placement of those brackets will be different from the brackets' placement for teeth that need to be turned.

Rest assured we don't provide cookie cutter treatments. We look at your face, the way your teeth work and your overall skeletal structures to optimize both your function and esthetics. Artistry + Expertise = An Orchin Smile 🙂

What can I expect from today’s metal braces?

Metal braces have had a reputation for being awkward and obvious. But, because of modern orthodontics, you’ll benefit from versions that are smaller, less conspicuous, and more comfortable than ever before.

At Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the latest braces technology to our patients of all ages in Stillwater, St. Croix Falls, and the surrounding areas!

Sleeker brackets and lighter wires improve the appearance and feel of these braces. This means you’ll have less irritation in your mouth.

Traditional metal braces also come with a fun twist - you can customize them with pops of color! The elastics that Dr. Jill M. Orchin or Dr. Andrew M. Orchin will fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality whenever you want.

Pick your favorite color combination, the colors of your favorite sports team, even your school colors! We also offer silver, gray, white, black, and tooth-colored elastics for patients seeking a more subtle look.

The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional metal braces keep them the top treatment for orthodontic patients, year after year!

How long will I be in braces?

This is what everyone wants to know, but it’s one we don’t have a concrete answer for. Every mouth is different, and every patient responds to treatment in their own way. Treatment time with metal braces will vary based on your

The average time spent in metal braces is between 12 and 24 months. However, it could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual treatment plan from Dr. Jill M. Orchin or Dr. Andrew M. Orchin.

With metal braces treatment from Drs. Jill and Andrew Orchin and the team at Orchin + Orchin Specialists in Orthodontics, you can see signs of improvements almost immediately, it's a very exciting and rewarding process!