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Tidewater Orthodontics Orthodontics for Children & Adults
SmartClip
Self-Ligating Appliance System The modern choice in orthodontics.
A big change for the better.
The SmartClip™ Self-Ligating System technology eliminates the need for elastic ligatures. Instead, a clip does the trick.
- Easier to clean
- Quicker appointmentswithout ligatures to change
- Comfortable fit
- Designed to help reduce treatment time
- Lowest profile self-ligatingbracket
Q & A
- What does "self-ligating" mean?
- Self-ligating means that the brackets on your teeth do not requirespecial ties or elastic bands to hold your archwire in contact with your brackets.
- Are Self-Ligating braces right for me?
- Self-ligating brackets are only used in certain circumstances. They are generally used where light corrective force is needed,so if you are interested in them, ask your orthodontist.
- How do they feel once they're put on?
- 3M Unitek works hard to find ways to continually reduce patient discomfort. SmartClip™ Self-ligating Braces use lighter forces and cause less friction than conventional braces resulting in a more comfortable fit for you.
- Will I have fewer appointments with my orthodontist if I choosethis type of system?
- Brackets with conventional archwire systems require frequent visits for maintenance and tightening that are not always necessary with SmartClip self-ligating braces.
Learn more about SmartClip™ on their web site at www.3munitek.com.