Braces Customized for You

Metal Braces are the most common form of braces used in orthodontic treatment and are made more comfortable than ever before.

With smaller, less noticeable brackets and wiring that is custom-fit to your smile, metal braces at Feil Orthodontics help your teeth move more quickly and less painfully than in the past.

Benefits of Braces

Faster Treatment Times

Because custom braces are irremovable, treatment duration is often quicker than alternative treatment options.

More Comfort

Advancements in technology and custom tailoring options make our current custom braces much more gentle and comfortable than previous metal braces.

More Flexibility

With a range of color options, including clear, you can make custom braces to match your personality or the look you want. Sport your favorite North Dakota team colors or blend your braces in with the natural color of your teeth.

What Are Braces Made of?

Brackets

Dr. Feil uses durable metal brackets built from a mix of stainless steel, nickel, and other metals.

Brackets have little hooks or doors where a wire is threaded. A bracket can be secured by closing the door or by placing an elastic over the top of the wire.

Wire

This thin piece of metal runs from one bracket to another. Dr. Feil will change the shape and curvature of the wire at each visit to move your teeth in the right direction.

The wire will attach all of your bottom or upper teeth together in many cases. We might occasionally cut the wire if connecting just a few teeth is better for your treatment plan.

Elastics

If you need bite correction, elastics are essential! Dr. Feil will typically string them between an upper bracket hook and a lower bracket hook.

This pulls your upper jaw backward to correct an overbite, or the lower jaw back to correct an underbite. We use rubber bands for many different situations, especially when we want to put extra pressure on the teeth or jaws.

Glue

This is what Dr. Feil will use to attach the brackets to your teeth. It’s common to attach the bracket directly to the tooth with glue.

Orthodontic Bands

We cement these stainless steel rings to your teeth using dental bonding agents. These bands anchor your braces and orthodontic appliances, but we don’t always use them for everyone.

Spacers

If Dr. Feil needs to create space between your teeth, we put spacers on the job. We use these small elastic “donuts” or rings typically before we place your bands are placed. You might also hear them called “separators”.

Elastic Ties/O-Rings/Ligatures/Colors

Dr. Feil uses these tiny rubber rings or bands to attach the archwire to the brackets. Elastics are less rigid than spacers and you can get them in dozens of colors.

Metal Braces FAQ

How do braces work?

Before applying the brackets, Dr. Feil and the team at Feil Orthodontics will collect photos and X-rays of your mouth.

If necessary, this process takes 10-15 minutes and provides an extremely accurate 3D view of your mouth.

After the X-Ray and scan, Dr. Feil will 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.

Once we attach your brackets, the assistant/clinician will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pressure on different teeth. Dr. Feil will create precise movements for your teeth using this bend in the wire.

What can I expect from today’s metal braces?

At Feil Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the latest braces technology to our patients of all ages in Bismarck, Mandan, Beulah, and the surrounding areas!

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

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 at Feil Orthodontics also come with a fun new twist without any extra cost—you can customize them with pops of color. The elastics that fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality whenever you want.

Braces are great at fixing complex tooth issues. They can work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might. This can potentially shorten your treatment time.

Metal braces are cost-effective 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 in Bismarck, Mandan, and Beulah, year after year!

How long will I be in braces?

This is what everyone at Feil Orthodontics wants to know, but it’s something 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 with Dr. Feil 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 and the treatment plan designed by Dr. Feil.

We have some patients at Feil Orthodontics in braces for as few as six months, but for complex issues, it can take over three years to complete the process.

With metal braces from Feil Orthodontics, you’ll see signs of improvement in just a short time, and that gives you confidence during the treatment process.