Orthodontics

“Broad Capability and a Proven Track Record”: Toward the Smile You Want

This is the orthodontic treatment with the longest history and the most proven track record: small devices called “brackets” are attached to the front of the teeth, and a wire threaded through them gradually moves the teeth. The devices are easy to see when you open your mouth, but its greatest strength is its “high versatility” — the ability to handle every kind of misalignment.

Because it allows fine three-dimensional control of each tooth in every direction, treatment plans are easier to set, and a tight, beautiful bite can be achieved in a relatively short time. It also doesn’t require you to take the device in and out yourself the way clear aligners do, so even patients who aren’t good at self-management can keep treatment on track.

For patients in Handa considering orthodontic treatment who want to “reliably correct a complex bite” or “get certain results even in cases that require extraction,” this is a highly dependable treatment method we can recommend with confidence.

1. Handles the Vast Majority of Cases, Even Complex Ones

The greatest strength of wire braces is their ability to handle a wide range of situations, from mild misalignment to severe cases involving skeletal issues.

Even in cases that require extraction and major tooth movement, they can reliably pull the teeth into place with stronger force.

Even patients worried that “my bite is too complicated, it might not be fixable…” can feel reassured choosing this treatment method.

2. Millimeter-Precise 3D Control

Using the elasticity of the brackets and wire, each tooth’s tilt, rotation, and height can be finely adjusted in three dimensions.

This creates not just a good appearance, but a functional “correct bite” that can properly bite through food.

3. A Fixed Device That Needs No Self-Managed Wearing

Because the dentist bonds the device directly to your teeth, there’s no need for the self-management hassle of clear aligners, such as “wearing it more than 20 hours a day.”

You don’t need to worry about forgetting to wear it and extending the treatment period, and because steady force is applied continuously, treatment is more likely to proceed as planned.

4. Can Be Started at Any Age, From Children to Seniors

Wire braces can be used safely regardless of age — for children still growing, for adults, and for seniors alike.

Many adults hesitate, thinking “isn’t it too late to start orthodontic treatment now…”, but as long as there are no issues such as periodontal disease, a beautiful bite is achievable starting at any age.

We propose a reasonable treatment plan suited to your stage of life, without pushing you beyond what’s comfortable.

5. High Effectiveness While Keeping Costs Relatively Manageable

Wire braces (especially metal brackets), compared with clear aligners or lingual braces, have the advantage of making it easier to keep overall treatment costs down.

It strikes the best balance between “high treatment effectiveness” across a wide range of cases and “value for money,” and has remained popular from the past to today.

It suits patients well who want both “reliable results” and to “keep an eye on the budget.”

Because they use white or clear materials that blend naturally with the color of the teeth, they are a popular aesthetic option among patients who “don’t like a shiny metal look showing.”

Since they are made of plastic or ceramic, even patients with a metal allergy can continue orthodontic treatment with confidence.

Compared with metal brackets, they are slightly less strong, but we select wire of the appropriate thickness according to how your teeth are moving and take care in adjusting it.

Because the range of movement needed is smaller, it’s easier to keep both the treatment period and cost down compared with full-mouth orthodontics, making it easy to get started.

It’s effective not only for closing gaps or correcting slight misalignment in the front teeth, but also as preparation to make the results of ceramic or implant treatment look more beautiful.

It’s ideal for time-limited requests such as “I want my visible front teeth to look great before an important event like a wedding or coming-of-age ceremony!”

Labial Braces (Front)

・Standard brackets (metal)
Silver-colored devices attached to the front of the teeth — the most standard method. It can handle every kind of bite problem and is sturdy and hard to damage. Because teeth move quickly, treatment can sometimes be shortened.
・Aesthetic brackets (ceramic, etc.)
Devices close to tooth color, white or clear, attached to the front of the teeth. This is the choice for patients who “want the reliable results of wire braces, but don’t want the metal to stand out too much.”

Lingual Braces (Back)

Because the device is fitted to the back of the teeth (the side the tongue touches), other people will hardly notice you’re undergoing treatment even when you open your mouth wide.
Compared with labial braces, treatment tends to take a little longer, and at first the tongue may touch the device, causing some difficulty speaking or eating, but you gradually get used to it. This option is popular with patients in service jobs and others who are often in front of people at work.

Invisalign (Clear Aligners)

This is one method of orthodontic treatment that moves the teeth using clear aligners made of a special transparent plastic.
Because the device is clear, it’s very hard to notice, and you can easily take it out yourself to eat or brush your teeth. Follow the rule of wearing it more than 20 hours a day and switch to a new aligner every 7–14 days, and you gradually get closer to your ideal bite.