There’s never been a better time to seek orthodontic treatment at West Windsor Orthodontics in New Jersey because we now proudly offer LightForce Orthodontics, the future of orthodontic treatment. LightForce Orthodontics is a game-changer in the world of orthodontics. Unlike traditional braces that are basically one-size-fits-all, LightForce Orthodontics provides patients with braces that are customized to perfectly fit their teeth.
But what is this revolutionary new system?
What Is LightForce Orthodontics?
LightForce Orthodontics is an innovative system that gives dentists and orthodontists such as our own Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis to use web-based software to customize a set of braces just for a specific patient’s teeth in the same way that clear aligners like Invisalign are also customized for a perfect fit.
Dr. Nicozisis utilizes the LightForce system to create a 3D model of your teeth. The brackets of your braces are then designed around each individual tooth and are 3D printed for a precise appliance that will fit perfectly on every tooth surface.
About The LightForce System
Until now, patients usually had to rely on traditional metal braces that are mass-produced with little thought to a patient’s individual needs. But now orthodontics and technology have merged together like never before, resulting in the LightForce system.
LightForce Software
It all starts with the software, which is web-based. Dr. Nicozisis uses this software to create an individual treatment plan that he can adjust and approve as necessary. With this software, Dr. Nicozisis can create an accurate model of your teeth and craft a set of braces that will fit them precisely, offering more efficiency and speedier treatment times.
Indirect Bonding
Traditional braces require patients to sit in the dental chair while their orthodontist painstakingly bonds each bracket to each tooth one by one. It’s a lengthy process, but LightForce Orthodontics changes that for the better via indirect bonding. The LightTray bonding tray is 3D printed using special material to increase accuracy and speed up the bonding process. This tray allows Dr. Nicozisis to bond an entire set of brackets to the front of every tooth in under an hour.
Light And Cloud Brackets
LightForce brackets give patients a choice in the appearance of their braces. The two main types of brackets are cloud and light brackets. Cloud brackets are white in color for patients who prefer to show off their hardware, especially the brightly colored elastic bands. Light brackets, on the other hand, are translucent or clear for patients who prefer a more discreet look for aesthetic reasons. The brackets are made using ceramic polycrystalline alumina and a 3D printer is used to produce them.
How Does LightForce Orthodontics Work?
LightForce Orthodontics is a more efficient and less invasive way to provide braces to patients. The process begins with a comprehensive digital scan of your teeth so there is no need to bite down on trays full of putty to create a model of your teeth. This digital scan is far more accurate anyway.
Dr. Nicozisis uses the software to create a bracket specific for each individual tooth for accuracy and to control the movement of each bracket throughout the shifting process. A bonding tray allows for the brackets to be bonded to your teeth more quickly. Once the bonding is complete, Dr. Nicozisis can make necessary adjustments to your treatment over time.
What Are The Benefits Of LightForce Orthodontics?
There are many benefits to patients who use the LightForce Orthodontics system. Not only will your braces fit more accurately on your teeth, but that accuracy will also speed up your treatment time so you can get out of your braces sooner. Patients also spend less time in the dentist’s chair because the brackets are bonded to their teeth more quickly.
As a bonus, ceramic braces are clear or natural tooth color, offering patients less noticeable hardware. They are also more comfortable because they fit so well. If you like the idea of a shorter treatment time and efficient hardware that will help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, LightForce Orthodontics may be right for you.
Contact West Windsor Orthodontics Today!
Patients have an opportunity to try out the future of orthodontics for themselves at West Windsor Orthodontics. Dr. Nicozisis is currently accepting new patients. LightForce Orthodontics offers patients more accuracy, more efficiency, less time spent at appointments, and shorter treatment lengths. This is your chance to get a unique treatment plan just for you and your teeth. To make an appointment or to learn more, call our office at 609-757-8718 today!