The Fastbraces ® Difference
There are many choices to straighten your teeth with aligners or braces in Auckland. The one that stands out the most is Fastbraces ®, a new patented triangular orthodontic brackets and super-elastic wire system from United States. It is invented by Dr. Anthony Viazis , a specialist Orthodontist and former Associate Professor of University of Southern California. The main advantage for this system is that it is safe, fast, easy (see the principle behind how it works). He makes it available to Fastbraces® certified general dentists in New Zealand, so that almost everyone can now afford to have straight teeth! The total braces wearing time is greatly reduced to 3months to less than 1 year. Below is a comparison table between traditional braces and the new Fastbraces® system. (Note: Not everyone is suitable for Fastbraces®. We know a few highly recommended specialist Orthodontists in North Shore that we can refer to if needed. Call us for a Free Fastbraces ® suitability consultation appointment)
Old Style Traditional Braces
New Technology Fastbraces®
University tested
University Tested
Used for Decades
Used for Over 20 Years
Square Brackets
Triangular Brackets
Complex Treatment
Simple Treatment
Often Changes to Natural Bite
Natural bite Preserved
Extractions Often Needed
Almost Always Non-Extraction
Multiple Wires Used
Only One Wire
Multiple Radiographs Needed
One Radiographs of All Roots Needed
Treatment by Specialist Orthodontist
Treatment by General Dentist
Typically 1.5-3 Years
3 Months to About a Year
Typically NZD8000-10,000 (Auckland)
Typically NZD4000-6000 (Auckland)
Delayed Root Movement
Immediate Root Movement
Root Resorption
Less Resorption Satistically
Pain Issues Reported
Immediate Root Movement
TMJ Joint Issues Reported
No TMJ Issues Known
Typically 24/7 Retainers
Typically 15-20 Mins/Day Retainers
Short Term Ortho Necessary for Cosmetics
Short Term Ortho Redundant
Aligners Necessary Alternative
Aligners Rarely Needed
No Referral Network
Worldwide Referral Network
Source: Fastbraces ®