Traditional Braces in Cos Cob & Greenwich

Dr. Garrick F. Wong provides traditional braces to patients in Cos Cob and throughout Greenwich, CT. Call 203-625-9888 to learn more and schedule your appointment for orthodontic services.

Orthodontics has changed a lot in recent decades, but one thing remains the same: traditional metal braces are the most popular treatment option we provide. Braces are cost-effective, they perform well, and modern braces are better than ever before for oral health. With today’s lower profile brackets and advanced archwire technology, we can move teeth more quickly and comfortably through precise tooth movement. It’s easy to see why so many of our patients choose braces for aligning teeth and creating beautiful smiles.

Brackets are affixed to each of your teeth and a metal wire is attached to them with an elastic tie. This wire is shaped in such a way that it moves crooked teeth into the new positions planned by Dr. Wong as part of your personalized treatment plan.

The treatment time needed for braces varies depending on the amount of correction needed and specific orthodontic issues. Every four to six weeks, you’ll visit our office and Dr. Wong will adjust your archwires and ensure that your teeth are moving as expected. This regular orthodontic care helps prevent any future problems. Once orthodontic treatment is complete, you’ll be given a fixed or removable retainer to maintain your results for a lifetime.

Dr. Wong offers both ceramic and metal braces. Deciding which is right for you depends on your personal preferences and budget. While ceramic braces aren’t quite as discreet as Invisalign aligners, they are much less noticeable than traditional metal braces. The ceramic brackets blend in with the rest of your smile—and unlike the previous generations of ceramic brackets that mom and dad might have had as teens, today’s version is resistant to stains!

For younger patients who are worried less about standing out for having braces, metal is a great option. Bracket size of metal braces is smaller than ceramic braces and therefore more comfortable. With metal braces, there is an option for a multitude of different colored ties that enhances their attractiveness to young but also adult patients. They’re stronger, more durable, and less expensive than ceramic braces and unlike clear aligners, they can’t be removed so they’re always working to move the teeth.

We usually don’t start treatment with braces until the permanent teeth have erupted, but your child may require interceptive orthodontics prior to this depending on their orthodontic needs.

Braces are rarely described as painful, but often described as uncomfortable in the first few days after we put them on! Over-the-counter pain relievers can help in these early days of treatment. After this, you might have some tenderness after your wires are adjusted, but it shouldn’t be painful. Most patients adjust quickly after an initial adjustment period.

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive list of foods to avoid eating with braces, but if you can’t commit them to memory, that’s okay! Just remember nothing too hard, too chewy, or too sticky.

Braces do change your face, but don’t worry—it’s for the better. By correcting your bite, your profile and facial symmetry will improve. Treatment can also address jaw irregularities affecting both upper and lower jaws. The more orthodontic correction you need, the more dramatic the results.

Treatment averages about 22 months for most patients according to the American Association of Orthodontists, but every patient is different. We can determine a more precise timeline during your initial consultation, especially for complex cases like severe overbites.

Call 203-625-9888 to schedule your appointment. While many general dentists offer basic orthodontic services, our specialized practice provides comprehensive solutions including both traditional braces and Invisalign treatment.