Today's advanced orthodontic treatment can help you look your best with a great smile!

3M Unitek SmartClip self-ligating braces are the modern choice in orthodontics. They are computer designed to make your treatment more comfortable, save time, and give you the result you want - a beautiful new smile.

How do they work?

SmartClip self-ligating brackets contain special locking mechanisms to secure the orthodontic wire in the bracket slot, without the need for ligature ties, the little colored elastic ties that attach the wires to the brackets. Removing the need for ligatures eliminates the friction between the ligatures and the orthodontic wires, providing enhanced sliding mechanics with less force application.

How is it different?

Ordinary braces use ligature ties to secure the orthodontic wire into a slot in each bracket. The ligature ties can become stained or stretched - requiring the orthodontist to change them. They can also retain food pieces, making it more difficult for you to keep your braces clean.

SmartClip braces are different. They don't use ligature ties to hold the orthodontic wire because they are self-ligating. Instead of ligature ties, SmartClip braces use small metal clips to hold the orthodontic wire into the brackets. So you can forget about the problems associated with ligature ties.

SmartClip Advantages

• Potential for faster treatment
• Allows for fewer & faster appointments
• No more ligature ties
• Easy to keep clean