Dental braces

What are dental braces:

Dental braces are appliances that are used to improve facial appearance, smile and bite by aligning the teeth and modifying jaw structure.

Who need dental teeth braces:

• Crooked teeth
• Space between teeth
• Forwardly placed teeth (Proclination)
• Improper bite affecting chewing efficiency
• Altered or restricted jaw shape

What is the correct age to start teeth braces:

• There is no age limit to start dental braces
• If you are having good oral health and strong teeth you can start teeth braces at any age

Can we do tooth braces for kids less than 10 years:

• If any jaw growth disorders we can easily correct by non invasive method at this age. If left untreated it may require complex jaw surgeries in future
• Crooked teeth in childhood cause some psychological effect in some children

Types of teeth braces:

1. Metal braces
2. Ceramic braces
3. Lingual braces
4. Invisalign

1.Metal braces:

• Most common regular dental braces
• Teeth moved into desired position by metal brackets and metal wire placed on teeth
• Made of high grade stainless steel wire
• Monthly checkup needed to tighten wire
• Less aesthetic when compared to other newer methods

2. Ceramic braces:

• Less visible than metal dental braces
• Ceramic tooth coloured brackets attached with metal wire or tooth coloured wire
• Since brittle in nature needs more care and regular oral hygiene maintenance
• Ceramic braces cost expensive than metal braces
• Preferred by adults with aesthetic concerns

3.Lingual dental braces:

• Lingual braces are customised brackets and wires which are placed on the inner surface of teeth..So it will not be visible from outside that you are wearing braces
• Made by Digital scanning(digital impression) and CAD CAM technology
• Preferred by adults with aesthetic concerns
• Extreme care and maintenance since needed since its difficult to maintain oral hygiene on inner surface of the teeth

4.Invisalign:

• Clear aligners are transparent, customised, plastic form of ortho braces which is not easily noticeable.
• It is the latest alternative for regular metal braces.
• If you are one of popular celebrity or people who is having tight busy schedule then clear aligners are the ideal choice to get a beautiful smile you want.
• You can enjoy your daily social life without being bothered about metal braces and frequent dental appointments.

Clear aligners:

• How it is done and cost of clear aligners in India

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