Metal Braces

Before applying the brackets, Dr. Mahaffey, Dr. Linkous, and the team 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.

After the X-ray and optional scan, your orthodontist will use this information to create your customized treatment plan, including how each tooth needs to move to get the best results.

For example, if you have some teeth that need to tilt, your doctor places those brackets differently than those for teeth that need to turn.

After attaching your brackets, Dr. Mahaffey or Dr. Linkous will insert the wire and bend it to create different types of pressure on each tooth to create precise movements.

Sleeker brackets and lighter wires improve the appearance and feel of metal braces at Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics. This means you’ll have less irritation in your mouth and shorter treatment times than ever.

You can choose between traditional brackets and self-ligating ones to get your dream smile. Traditional brackets allow you to express yourself with pops of color, while self-ligating braces don’t use elastics at all and require fewer appointments.

Everyone who visits our Peachtree City office wants to know this, but there is no concrete answer. Every mouth is unique, and every patient responds to treatment differently, so treatment time with metal braces varies from case to case.

The average time spent in metal braces is around 18 to 22 months, but it could be shorter or longer, depending on your smile and the treatment plan Dr. Mahaffey or Dr. Linkous designs for you.

We have some patients at Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics in braces for as few as six months, but for complex issues, it can take over three years to complete the process.

With metal braces from Mahaffey Linkous Orthodontics, you’ll see signs of improvement quickly, which gives you confidence during the treatment process.