Self Ligating braces are a modified design to traditional braces that reduces the bottleneck in Orthodontic tooth movement: friction. By utilizing passive doors that are integrated into the brackets instead of “tight” elastic ties, we are able to move teeth with less force, less visits, and greater efficiency. While there are various manufacturers of self ligating braces, we use a system called Pitts21, which we believe offers the best balance between frictionless biomechanics, but tighter tolerances to make finishing more accurate.

Advantages of our Pitts21 braces protocol:

• Less frequent visits

• Less force on teeth

• Greater treatment efficiency

• Better accuracy for treatment control

• Improved hygiene - brackets are easier to clean compared to traditional brackets