Orthodontics
Fastbraces in Duncanville, TX
Straighten your smile in less time.
Most people who put off braces put them off for one reason: the years. Fastbraces changes that arithmetic — a different bracket shape, fewer appointments, and many cases finished inside a year. Serving Duncanville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie and surrounding areas.
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Fastbraces at Precision Dental Care
Conventional braces work in two stages: the crown of the tooth is tipped into position first, and the root follows in a second phase. That two-stage sequence is most of where the time goes. Fastbraces uses a triangular bracket and a heat-activated wire that apply force to the root and the crown at the same time, so the tooth moves as one piece rather than in two movements. The forces involved are lighter and lower-friction, which is also why patients tend to report less soreness after an adjustment. The technology has been in use and under study for over twenty-five years and is FDA-approved.
What It Offers
- Shorter treatment Some cases finish in three to six months; most inside twelve.
- Fewer appointments Brief check-ins every three to four weeks.
- Less discomfort Lighter wires and a shorter adjustment period.
- Clear brackets where suitable Depending on the case.
- Fewer extractions in some cases Because the roots move alongside the crowns.
Who It Suits
Teenagers with their permanent teeth through, and adults — particularly adults who want the result without a two-year commitment. It treats crooked or crowded teeth, gaps, rotated teeth and many overbite, underbite and crossbite cases. Genuinely complex movements are still better handled with conventional orthodontics, and we will say so at the consultation rather than after you have started. If a removable appliance suits you better, see Invisalign or CandidPro clear aligners.
What Happens
- Consultation Teeth, bite and jaw alignment assessed with a full exam and digital imaging.
- Planning If you are a candidate, we build the treatment plan and show you the intended result.
- Fitting Brackets and wires placed in a single visit, often faster than conventional braces.
- Adjustments Every few weeks, and short.
- Retainer Fitted as soon as the teeth are in position.
Retainers Are Not Optional
Teeth move because bone remodels around them, and that bone takes time to settle after the appliance comes off. Without a retainer there is a real chance of relapse — which is why the retainer matters as much as the treatment that preceded it. We offer clear Essix-style retainers, which are virtually invisible; traditional Hawley retainers in wire and acrylic, which are durable and adjustable; and fixed retainers bonded discreetly behind the front teeth. We will recommend the one that suits your case and your life, and because the scan is stored we can remake a lost retainer quickly.
The short answer
Fastbraces is an orthodontic system that uses a triangular bracket and a heat-activated wire to move the root and the crown of a tooth at the same time. Conventional braces move the crown first and the root second, which is where much of the treatment time goes. The forces are lighter, and patients tend to report less soreness after adjustments.
Fastbraces FAQ
- How fast do Fastbraces work?
- Fastbraces can finish some cases in three to six months, and most within twelve. The speed comes from a triangular bracket and a heat-activated wire that move the root and the crown of the tooth at the same time, rather than in two separate stages as conventional braces do. How long your own case takes is something we assess at the consultation.
- Are Fastbraces more comfortable than regular braces?
- Most patients find Fastbraces more comfortable than regular braces. The wires are lighter and lower-friction, so the forces on the teeth are gentler and adjustments settle faster. Patients tend to report less soreness after an adjustment, and the adjustment visits themselves are short.
- Can teenagers get Fastbraces?
- Yes, teenagers can get Fastbraces once their permanent teeth are through. They suit teenagers who want a quicker result, and clear brackets are available where the case allows. As with any orthodontic treatment, it ends with a retainer to hold the teeth in position.
- How much do Fastbraces cost?
- The cost of Fastbraces depends on your case, and we give you an exact quote at the consultation. The consultation includes a full exam and digital imaging, and if you are a candidate we build the plan and show you the intended result. Flexible financing is available.
- Are Fastbraces safe?
- Yes, Fastbraces are safe: the system has been in use for more than twenty-five years and is FDA-approved. It moves teeth with lighter, lower-friction forces than conventional braces. We assess your teeth, bite and jaw alignment before recommending it, and we will tell you if a different approach suits your case better.
- Will I need to wear a retainer afterwards?
- Yes, you will need to wear a retainer after Fastbraces, as with any orthodontic treatment, because it is what holds the result. Teeth move because bone remodels around them, and that bone takes time to settle once the braces come off, so without a retainer there is a real chance of relapse. We offer clear Essix-style, Hawley and fixed bonded retainers, and recommend the one that suits your case.
- Do Fastbraces fix bite problems?
- Fastbraces correct many bite problems, including many overbite, underbite and crossbite cases. Genuinely complex cases may still need conventional orthodontics. We assess your bite and jaw alignment at the consultation and will say so then, rather than after you have started.
- How often will I need to visit the office?
- With Fastbraces you will usually visit every three to four weeks, and the appointments are short. Brackets and wires are placed in a single visit at the start, and each check-in after that is a brief adjustment. The retainer is fitted as soon as the teeth are in position.
- Can adults use Fastbraces?
- Yes, adults can use Fastbraces, and they are among the most common patients for exactly this reason. Many adults put off braces because of the years involved, and Fastbraces finishes many cases inside a year. It treats crooked or crowded teeth, gaps, rotated teeth and many overbite, underbite and crossbite cases.
- Do Fastbraces use clear brackets?
- Clear brackets are available with Fastbraces, depending on the case. Whether they suit you is something we decide at your consultation, after assessing your teeth and bite. If you would rather have a removable appliance, Invisalign or CandidPro clear aligners are alternatives.
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