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A Smarter Bracket System. Built for Comfort and Efficiency
At Cranston Orthodontics, Dr. Cosmo uses only the most clinically proven, patient-forward orthodontic systems available, and the Empower™ Self-Ligating Bracket System from American Orthodontics is one of the most sophisticated bracket technologies on the market today.
Empower™ brackets eliminate the need for elastic ligature ties — the small rubber bands that hold the archwire to the bracket in traditional braces. In their place, a precision-engineered interactive clip built directly into each bracket secures the wire automatically, reducing friction, improving the efficiency of tooth movement, and delivering a more comfortable treatment experience at every stage.
The result is a system that works smarter, not harder — applying lighter, more biologically appropriate forces to guide teeth into alignment with less resistance, fewer appointments, and a level of clinical control that produces outstanding outcomes across a broad range of case types.
The Empower™ System
Empower™ — Interactive (Active) Self-Ligating Brackets
The Empower™ Interactive bracket uses an active clip design that applies a light, consistent force to the archwire — keeping it engaged within the bracket slot and delivering more controlled, directed tooth movement. This active engagement gives Dr. Cosmo precise control over individual tooth positioning, making the Empower™ Interactive bracket particularly well-suited for the intermediate and finishing stages of treatment when fine-tuned accuracy matters most.
The active clip design is especially effective for cases involving rotation correction and torque control — two of the most technically demanding aspects of comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Empower™ Clear — Interactive Self-Ligating in a Discreet Format
Empower™ Clear applies the same interactive self-ligating clip technology in a tooth-colored ceramic bracket — delivering the clinical advantages of the Empower™ system in a significantly less visible format. For patients who want the efficiency and comfort of self-ligating brackets without the appearance of metal hardware, Empower™ Clear is an outstanding option.
The ceramic material is engineered for stain resistance and durability, and the interactive clip design means no elastic ties to discolor between appointments — keeping the appliance looking clean throughout treatment.

What Sets Empower™ Apart From Traditional Brackets
The difference between Empower™ and conventional braces comes down to one fundamental design change, and its effects ripple through the entire treatment experience.
In traditional metal braces, elastic ties hold the archwire against each bracket. These elastics create friction as the wire moves through the slot, requiring more force to achieve tooth movement, generating more soreness after adjustments, and needing replacement at every appointment. Over the course of an 18-to-24-month treatment, those friction-related inefficiencies add up significantly.
Empower™ replaces those elastics with an active, built-in interactive clip that engages the archwire directly. The clip opens and closes with a simple instrument, no elastics required, no friction buildup, no discoloration between appointments. The archwire seats cleanly, moves freely, and delivers its force to the tooth in a more efficient, controlled way.
This low-friction, low-force approach means the biology of tooth movement can work more efficiently — teeth respond to gentler forces, the surrounding bone remodels more effectively, and the overall treatment experience is measurably more comfortable.
Is the Empower™ System Right for You
- Patients who want efficient, comfortable fixed braces with fewer required visits
- Patients who have experienced significant soreness with traditional braces in the past
- Patients with mild to complex cases requiring precise individual tooth control
- Teens and adults who want metal braces with a lower-friction, more comfortable experience
- Patients who prefer a discreet option — Empower™ Clear delivers the same system in tooth-colored ceramic
- Patients whose case complexity makes fixed braces more appropriate than removable aligners
