Dr. Pamela Li, based in Ottawa, is one of two dentists in Ontario who offers patients SimpliClear translucent braces, which are a great alternative to unsightly metal braces.
Ottawa Dentists Offer Patients An Alternative to Metal Braces
Dr. Pamela Li, based in Ottawa, is one of two dentists in Ontario who offers patients SimpliClear translucent braces, which are a great alternative to unsightly metal braces
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Patients have a lot of options to choose from when they find themselves in need of orthodontic work such as braces. With the field of orthodontics constantly evolving, patients can choose to have metal, invisible or translucent braces and wires.
“While metal braces are still a popular choice for patients, many of them are beginning to step into the world of clear orthodontics,” said dental care professional Dr. Pamela Li.
In addition to the Ottawa Invisalign system, which is a series of custom-made clear plastic aligners that can be taken out to eat and drink, Dr. Li offers SimpliClear translucent braces by BioMers.
“While SimpliClear cannot be removed like Invisalign, they are nearly invisible to the untrained eye,” said Li.
BioMers are more aesthetically pleasing, as the wires, brackets and retainers are completely clear, yet just as effective as metal braces.
Traditional metal braces are made up of metal brackets and wires that help to align teeth. SimpliClear is also compromised of brackets and wires, but unlike other systems, it offers revolutionary translucent wires and brackets.
“While clear braces have been on the market for a while, they had one shortcoming: the wires were still clearly visible,” said the Ottawa veneers provider. “SimpliClear recognized this problem and created a workable solution with a translucent wire.”
The non-metallic wire is made of polymer composite resin, and because it has similar mechanical properties to traditional metallic wires used in braces, it is able to offer effective results.
“SimpliClear gives patients the aesthetics they want, without compromising the treatment results they demand,” said Li.
Every SimpliClear wire is custom-made by the orthodontist to meet the patient’s treatment needs. The wires are designed to apply gentle forces to move teeth to a more desirable position. SimpliClear can be used on a variety of smiles; from the simple to the complex. The brackets, which are made from a monocrystalline sapphire material, resists staining, which means the braces will stay translucent throughout the treatment process.
“SimpliClear is a great aesthetic alternative to Invisalign clear aligners, as more complex cases can be treated with greater control,” said Li.
Li is only one of two Ottawa dentists in Ontario who offers the SimpliClear system.
“SimpliClear is a rather new technology, as it only just came out in 2010,” said Li. “However, I knew as soon as I saw what SimpliClear could do that I wanted to become a certified provider.”
When wearing SimpliClear, patients should practice the same care they would as if they were wearing metal braces. They should avoid food that is crunchy, sticky or tacky, such as gum, popcorn and taffy. Patients should brush after every meal and floss at least twice a day. The appointments with SimpliClear are like those for metal braces, the wires will be tightened to keep teeth on track.
“The wires and brackets on SimpliClear can break just as easily as traditional metal braces, so patients should be mindful of what they eat,” said Li. “Good oral care and regular dental appointments will help patients to achieve optimal results.”
