Types of Braces in Lake Mary & Longwood, FL
Types of Braces
Your smile. Your choice.
From classic metal braces to champagne-gold brackets, clear braces, and Invisalign®, we offer options to fit your smile and style.
At your complimentary consultation, Dr. Wiewiora or Dr. Dunn will help you compare treatments and choose what feels right for you or your child.
At your complimentary consultation, Dr. Wiewiora or Dr. Dunn will help you compare treatments and choose what feels right for you or your child.
Explore Braces & Invisalign®
Traditional Metal Braces
A classic option with plenty of personality.
Traditional metal braces use durable stainless steel brackets and wires to gradually straighten teeth and improve your bite.
Keep your look simple or get creative with colored rubber bands you can change at adjustment visits. We’ll guide your treatment with a plan tailored to your smile.
Traditional metal braces use durable stainless steel brackets and wires to gradually straighten teeth and improve your bite.
Keep your look simple or get creative with colored rubber bands you can change at adjustment visits. We’ll guide your treatment with a plan tailored to your smile.
Iconix® Champagne Gold Braces
Love a warmer metallic look?
Iconix gold braces combine durable stainless steel brackets with a soft champagne-gold finish designed to maintain its appearance throughout treatment.
They work like traditional silver braces, with an elevated look that feels more like your style.
Iconix gold braces combine durable stainless steel brackets with a soft champagne-gold finish designed to maintain its appearance throughout treatment.
They work like traditional silver braces, with an elevated look that feels more like your style.
Ceramic Clear Braces
Prefer brackets that blend in?
Clear ceramic braces use tooth-colored or translucent brackets for a less noticeable alternative to metal braces.
They stay attached to your teeth throughout treatment, so you can enjoy a more discreet look without remembering to put aligners back in.
Your orthodontist will explain whether ceramic braces suit your bite and treatment needs.
Clear ceramic braces use tooth-colored or translucent brackets for a less noticeable alternative to metal braces.
They stay attached to your teeth throughout treatment, so you can enjoy a more discreet look without remembering to put aligners back in.
Your orthodontist will explain whether ceramic braces suit your bite and treatment needs.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Invisalign uses a series of custom, removable clear aligners to gradually move your teeth.
Take them out for meals, brushing, and flossing, then wear them according to your prescribed schedule.
As Blue Diamond Invisalign Providers, we bring extensive Invisalign experience to personalized treatment planning for growing smiles, teens, and adults.
Take them out for meals, brushing, and flossing, then wear them according to your prescribed schedule.
As Blue Diamond Invisalign Providers, we bring extensive Invisalign experience to personalized treatment planning for growing smiles, teens, and adults.
Compare Your Orthodontic Options
Each option offers a different everyday experience. Here’s a quick look at what sets them apart:
| Treatment | Appearance | Removable at Home? | What to Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Braces | Classic silver brackets with your choice of band colors | No | Durable brackets with a customizable look |
| Iconix® Gold Braces | Warm champagne-gold brackets | No | Metal-bracket strength with an elevated finish |
| Clear Ceramic Braces | Tooth-colored or translucent brackets | No | A less noticeable fixed-braces option |
| Invisalign® | Clear trays that fit over your teeth | Yes | Flexibility for meals and cleaning, with consistent daily wear required |
Your orthodontist will explain which options can achieve your treatment goals. Appearance matters, but so do your bite, oral health, and daily routine.
Which type of braces is right for you?
You don’t have to figure that out before your first visit. We’ll talk through:
- Your smile: What needs to change about your teeth and bite?
- Your preferences: Do you want colorful, champagne-gold, or more discreet treatment?
- Your routine: Would fixed braces or removable aligners fit your habits better?
- Your budget: What payment plan meets your needs?
We’ll explain your options clearly, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about your next step.
Flexible Payments for Braces or Invisalign
At your complimentary consultation, we’ll explain your treatment fee and create a payment plan that meets your needs.
Options include:
Options include:
- 0% interest in-house financing
- $0 down through CareCredit or LendingClub for qualified patients
- Family member discounts and discounts for patients using Medicaid
We’ll also verify your insurance benefits, file claims, and help you use eligible FSA or HSA funds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Types of Braces
What types of braces do you offer?
Wiewiora & Dunn Orthodontics offers traditional metal braces, Iconix champagne gold braces, and clear ceramic braces.
We also offer Invisalign clear aligners as a removable alternative to braces.
We also offer Invisalign clear aligners as a removable alternative to braces.
What’s the difference between gold braces and metal braces?
Iconix gold braces are metal braces with a champagne-colored finish.
Both Iconix and traditional silver braces use stainless steel brackets; the main difference is their appearance.
Both Iconix and traditional silver braces use stainless steel brackets; the main difference is their appearance.
Are clear braces the same as Invisalign?
No. Clear ceramic braces use brackets attached to your teeth and connected by wires. Invisalign uses removable clear trays.
We’ll help you compare their appearance, care requirements, and suitability for your smile.
We’ll help you compare their appearance, care requirements, and suitability for your smile.
Which type of braces works fastest?
There isn’t one option that is fastest for everyone. Treatment time depends on your teeth, bite, treatment goals, and how closely you follow your care instructions.
Your orthodontist will provide an estimate after evaluating your smile.
Your orthodontist will provide an estimate after evaluating your smile.
How do I care for braces or Invisalign?
Fixed braces require careful cleaning around brackets and wires, plus avoiding foods that could damage them.
Invisalign aligners come out for meals and oral hygiene but need consistent wear and regular cleaning. We’ll show you how to care for your chosen treatment.
Read our Life with Braces guide for more!
Invisalign aligners come out for meals and oral hygiene but need consistent wear and regular cleaning. We’ll show you how to care for your chosen treatment.
Read our Life with Braces guide for more!
What ages do you treat with braces?
We offer braces for children, teens, and adults!
We’ll help you or your child explore which options best match your treatment needs, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
For adults who want a sleek, premium look, Iconix champagne gold braces can be a great choice.
We’ll help you or your child explore which options best match your treatment needs, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
For adults who want a sleek, premium look, Iconix champagne gold braces can be a great choice.
Let’s Find Your Smile’s Match
Classic silver, champagne gold, clear brackets, or removable aligners? Let’s explore what works for you.
Visit our Lake Mary or Longwood orthodontic office for personalized recommendations and a warm welcome.
Visit our Lake Mary or Longwood orthodontic office for personalized recommendations and a warm welcome.
