METAL BRACES IN SHORT PUMP VA

Metal braces for Short Pump patients

Villa Orthodontics treats Short Pump children, teens and adults with metal braces at our Glen Allen office, 10120 W Broad Street, Suite L. Our office is about 12 minutes by car from Short Pump Town Center (Google Maps). We have one office. Dr. Richard Villa has treated Richmond-area families since 1997 and has transformed more than 10,000 smiles. Villa Orthodontics is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars on Google with 130+ five-star patient reviews.

What metal braces are made of

Metal braces are the most common type of braces. Today\u2019s versions are smaller, flatter and more comfortable than older ones, and patients of all ages choose them. Traditional metal braces are made of stainless steel or titanium and have three main parts:

• Brackets are bonded to the teeth with a special glue.
• Archwires are thin metal wires that connect the brackets and apply pressure to guide your teeth into place.
• Ligature elastics are the colored ties that hold the archwires to the brackets. We change them at each appointment, and they come in a variety of colors.

How braces work

Braces apply constant pressure that moves your teeth into the right position. At each appointment Dr. Villa may tighten the archwires, and some patients also need rubber bands or headgear. Your teeth may feel a little loose while you wear braces. That is normal, it is temporary, and it goes away once your teeth finish moving.

Braces for every age

We treat children, teens and adults. We recommend a first orthodontic evaluation around age 7. Dr. Villa tells you honestly which treatment fits your bite, whether that is metal braces, clear braces or clear aligners, so you are not guessing.

Your first visit

The first visit is a free new patient assessment. You meet the team, Dr. Villa does a complete initial exam, and we take a digital 3D scan with our iTero Element, so there are no messy impressions. Request your free consultation.

Cost and insurance

We accept most major insurance plans and Medicaid, and we offer flexible in-house payment plans. We go over the full cost with you before you commit to anything. See the financial information page.

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Questions from Short Pump families

Do you offer metal braces near Short Pump?

Yes. We offer metal braces at our Glen Allen office, about 12 minutes from Short Pump Town Center.

What are metal braces made of?

Traditional metal braces use stainless steel or titanium brackets and archwires, plus colored elastic ties that we change at each appointment.

Will my teeth feel loose with braces?

They may feel a little loose. That is normal and temporary, and it goes away once your teeth finish moving.

Are braces or Invisalign right for me?

It depends on your bite. Dr. Villa tells you which treatment fits at your free consultation, and some complex bites do better with braces.