Braces in Houston, TX (Texas)

Dr. Larry Rose offers traditional and ceramic style braces for children in Houston, TX (Texas). Dr. Larry Rose and his staff understand that some children may be apprehensive with the thought of getting braces. Dr. Rose provides a thorough analysis in order to select the most efficient approach to speed up your child's orthodontic treatment. Selecting the right orthodontic approach will help increase the time between visits, reduce the overall number of visits and will allow your child to spend less time in braces.

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 often in the upper arch than the lower.