Metal Braces

Before applying the brackets, Dr. Chan, Dr. Babaan, and the team at Pasadena Orthodontics will collect photos and X-rays of your mouth. We’ll use our iTero Element scanner to scan each of your teeth and the layout of your gums and mouth.

This eliminates the need for goopy impressions and provides more precise images. This process is quick, easy, and comfortable!

After the X-Ray and optional scan, Dr. Chan and Dr. Babaan will use this information to create your customized orthodontic treatment plan. This will include how each tooth needs to be moved to get it in the best possible position.

Dr. Chan and Dr. Babaan will decide how to place the brackets based on the information in your scans. For example, if you have some teeth that need to be tilted, the placement of those brackets will be different than the placement of brackets for teeth that need to be turned.

Once the brackets have been attached, Dr. Chan or Dr. Babaan will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pressure on different teeth. A bend in the wire is how most orthodontists cause specific and precise movements.

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 Pasadena Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the latest braces technology to our patients of all ages in Pasadena and 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 new twist without any extra cost - you can customize them with pops of color. The elastics that Dr. Chan and Dr. Babaan will fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality however 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.

Self-ligating braces are another option for metal braces patients at Pasadena Orthodontics. This type of braces doesn’t rely on rubber bands and elastics, but uses a specialized clip to help the archwire guide the teeth into place.

Braces are great at fixing complex tooth issues for patients of all ages in Pasadena and surrounding communities. Both of these options can work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatment options might. This can potentially shorten your treatment time.

Metal braces are a cost-effective option because they don’t require some of the more complex technology or expensive equipment that newer treatments do.

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

This is the question that’s first on everyone’s mind, but it’s one we don’t have a concrete answer for. Every case is different, and every patient responds to treatment in their own way. Treatment time with metal braces will be different every time.

The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months but could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual treatment plan from Dr. Chan and Dr. Babaan.

At Pasadena Orthodontics we have patients in braces for as little as six months. However, for more complex issues, it can take over three years to complete the process.

With metal braces treatment with Dr. Chan, Dr. Babaan, and the team at Pasadena Orthodontics, you can see signs of improvement in just a short time, and that gives you confidence during the treatment process.