Dr. Vladimir Tabakman,
Orthodontist
1510 Eldridge
Suite 114
Houston, TX 77077
Phone: (281) 752-4222
Fax: (281) 752-4544
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Dr. Tabakman is proud to provide braces in the Katy and Houston, TX areas
Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable
today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces
straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces,
you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more
unique and colorful smile.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on
your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly
on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they
are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene
as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts.
For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth
than on lower teeth.
Invisalign®
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners
to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because
it’s invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable,
so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and
flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal
to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.
New Technology – Self Ligating Time® Braces
These metal braces are smaller and more comfortable than traditional braces. The Time braces use very light forces to provide, for some patients, remarkable advantages over traditional orthodontic approaches — more physiologically gentle tooth movement, greater patient comfort and sometimes faster treatment times.
Time braces do not require plastic or metal ties and, therefore, operate with less friction. Less friction means lower forces and faster tooth movement. In addition, the plastic ties utilized with traditional braces tend to trap plaque and bacteria, which can lead to increased gingival inflammation or enamel decalcification.
Because Time braces work more efficiently, fewer adjustments are required. As a result, your appointments will be faster and fewer in number.
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