the fastbraces technology is fairly new to the orthodontic world. it was developed by an orthodontist from texas and is getting increased popularity. it allows to "move" the orthodontic treatment along faster than conventional braces since it incorporates all the necessary movement into one appliance rather than doing it in stages as traditional braces go. the only draw back of any rapid orthodontic technique is that developing teeth can get "root blunting"--the body "eats away" at the roots of the teeth and makes them shorter. also in the presence of periodontal disease braces in general can cause rapid and severe bone loss. either way is good. you just have to ask your orthodontist if he/she is comfortable doing whichever methodology. .
what are the advantages and disadvantages of normal metal braces versus the fastbraces system?