Braces in Los Gatos & Campbell, CA – Customized for Every Smile
At Erik Swanson Orthodontics, we offer a full range of modern braces options to meet the unique needs of children, teens, and adults. Our board-certified orthodontic specialists carefully recommend the best type of braces based on your alignment needs, lifestyle, and smile goals.
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces remain one of the most effective and reliable orthodontic treatments available. Today’s metal braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more efficient than ever before.
Metal braces are ideal for:
- Complex bite problems and severe misalignment
- Children and teens who need durable treatment
If you’re looking for trusted metal braces in Los Gatos, CA or Campbell, CA our team delivers outstanding results with modern orthodontic technology.
Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces are made from the same materials as traditional braces. However, self-ligating braces do not require the use of elastics, meaning fewer appointments and less friction being placed on the tooth. Self-ligating braces come with traditional metal, ceramic, or clear brackets. They are the same size as metal braces, but use a specialized clip in place of elastics to help the archwire guide teeth into place. The clip helps reduce the amount of pressure being placed on the tooth, and requires fewer adjustments because there are no elastics to replace.
Clear (Ceramic) Braces
Clear braces use tooth-colored ceramic brackets that blend naturally with your teeth, making them a popular choice for teens and adults who want a more discreet option than metal braces. Benefits of clear braces include:
- Less noticeable appearance
- Effective for moderate to complex cases
- Great option for working professionals and older teens
We proudly offer clear braces in Los Gatos and Campbell for patients who want powerful treatment with a subtle look.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore “invisible” when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth; the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.
