Metal Braces

Before applying the brackets, Dr. Foley and the team at Foley Orthodontics will collect photos and X-rays of your mouth. Sometimes we’ll use our iTero Element scanner to scan each of your teeth and the layout of your gums and mouth.

If necessary, this process takes 10-15 minutes and provides an extremely accurate 3D view of your mouth.

After the X-Ray and optional scan, Dr. Foley will use this information to create your customized treatment plan. This will include how each tooth needs to be moved to get it in the best possible position.

Dr. Foley will decide how to place the brackets based on this information. For example, if you have some teeth that need to be tilted, the placement of those brackets will be different than the placement of brackets for teeth that need to be turned.

Once the brackets have been attached, Dr. Foley will insert the wire. Bends in the wire will provide different types of pressure on different teeth. Most orthodontists like Dr. Foley create precise movements with this bend in the wire.

At Foley Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the latest braces technology to our patients of all ages in Cary and the surrounding areas!

Metal braces have had a reputation around Cary for being awkward and obvious. But, because of modern orthodontics, you’ll benefit from versions that are smaller, less conspicuous, and more comfortable than ever before.

Sleeker brackets and lighter wires improve the appearance and feel of these braces. This means you’ll have less irritation in your mouth.

Traditional metal braces at Foley Orthodontics also come with a fun new twist without any extra cost—you can customize them with pops of color. The elastics that Dr. Foley will fit around your brackets come in a wide variety of colors that let you showcase your personality whenever you want.

Pick your favorite color combination, the colors of your favorite sports team, even your school colors! We also offer silver, gray, white, black, and tooth-colored elastics for patients seeking a more subtle look.

Braces are great at fixing complex tooth issues for patients of all ages in Cary and surrounding communities. They can work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might. This can potentially shorten your treatment time.

Metal braces are a cost-effective option because they don’t require some of the more complex technology or expensive equipment that newer treatments do.

The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional metal braces keep them the top treatment for orthodontic patients in The Triangle, year after year!

This is what everyone around Cary wants to know, but it’s one question Dr. John Foley can’t answer for certain. Everybody in The Triangle has a unique mouth and teeth, so every patient responds to treatment in their own way. That means your treatment time in metal braces at Foley Orthodontics will be different from the next person.

The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months but could be shorter or longer, depending on the individual treatment plan from Dr. Foley.

At Foley Orthodontics, we have patients in braces for as little as six months. But for more complex issues, it can take over three years to complete the process.

With metal braces treatment with Dr. Foley and the team at Foley Orthodontics, you can see signs of improvement in just a short time, and that gives you confidence during the treatment process.

• Brush your teeth daily, carefully cleaning around the brackets and wires.
• Use a floss threader to clean between your teeth.
• Follow Dr. Foley’s recommendations about using an electric toothbrush or a Waterpik to simplify your cleaning routine.