Dental Braces
Dental braces are used to straighten crooked teeth, align upper and lower jaws. The braces cause movement in teeth, which eventually cause them to straighten up the way they are suppose to be.
Why do people need Braces?
Dental braces are used to straighten crooked teeth, align upper and lower jaws, improve the aesthetics of smiles and faces, and relieve pressure on temporomandibular joints. Orthodontics refers to the use of devices to move teeth or underlying bone.
Teeth can be moved at any age. "Ideal" results can be achieved in most children but only in a small percentage of adults. This is because in children both the bone around the teeth (alveolar process) and the jaw bones can be molded by braces as the child is growing.
In adults the jaw bones can be altered only by surgery. Therefore, it is recommended that orthodontic intervention be considered as soon as a problem in teeth alignment is noticed by the child, parent, or dentist.
The ideal age for starting orthodontic treatment ranges from 3 to 12. In children, the goal of orthodontic treatment is not only to create straight well-aligned teeth, but also to improve the facial profile that will remain stable throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Orthodontic treatment in adults is more difficult. Those who undergo treatment should be aware that they will probably need to wear a retainer at night the rest of their lives if they want to maintain the results of the treatment.
Teeth can be moved at any age. "Ideal" results can be achieved in most children but only in a small percentage of adults. This is because in children both the bone around the teeth (alveolar process) and the jaw bones can be molded by braces as the child is growing.
In adults the jaw bones can be altered only by surgery. Therefore, it is recommended that orthodontic intervention be considered as soon as a problem in teeth alignment is noticed by the child, parent, or dentist.
The ideal age for starting orthodontic treatment ranges from 3 to 12. In children, the goal of orthodontic treatment is not only to create straight well-aligned teeth, but also to improve the facial profile that will remain stable throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Orthodontic treatment in adults is more difficult. Those who undergo treatment should be aware that they will probably need to wear a retainer at night the rest of their lives if they want to maintain the results of the treatment.
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How are Dental Braces Fitted?
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Either a dentist or orthodontist fits dental braces for patients. These professionals carry out a full dental examination, take X-rays and then make plaster moulds of the teeth. Once it is decided that dental braces are the best option, treatment can begin as soon as there are enough permanent or adult teeth available.
Sometimes there may be too many teeth present, which means that teeth must be pulled out before treatment can begin. The devices themselves are made according to the moulds taken, and then individual brackets are fitted to each tooth. Small wires, and sometimes elastics, hook between the brackets to keep them all in line. |
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What kind of Braces are available?
Traditional braces have been used on teeth of children from the very earliest times when dental braces came to be used and they usually contain a tiny bracket that is glued to the front of each and every tooth along with a band that is often used in the molars in order to provide support.
The brackets used in this form of dental braces are generally known to be long lasting and they can be made from various materials including gold, metal and they are also sometimes decorated with various ligatures which allow users to choose their favorite color as well as style.
The brackets used in this form of dental braces are generally known to be long lasting and they can be made from various materials including gold, metal and they are also sometimes decorated with various ligatures which allow users to choose their favorite color as well as style.
Lingual Braces
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Tooth Coloured Ceramic Braces
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Traditional Conventional Braces
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