Improve your child's smile and book an appointment! No one has identical teeth, mouth and jaw as another person so every orthodontic case is unique. A treatment method that works best for one person may not be suitable for another. Your orthodontist can advise which options are available to you after an appointment. Not all orthodontic treatment methods are suitable for all cases.
The type of orthodontic problem being treated can determine which method is used. Invisalign is a good choice for teeth straightening but not suitable in more complex cases involving an underbite and severe crowding, for example. Invisalign also does not routinely refine the final tooth positions as efficiently as braces.
Complex orthodontic cases are best treated with braces. The arch wire is anchored to the teeth with brackets to hold it in place allowing the braces to fix a multitude of problems. Occasionally patient may consider Invisalign for the majority of the treatment and complete the refining of teeth positions with fixed braces.
The final result can be determined by the treatment method you choose. Deciding on the best method of treatment is usually a collaborative decision.
Most patients need the help of others to make the right choice. Your orthodontist can advise which options are available to you after an examination. If you prefer a treatment method, let your orthodontist know and ask their opinion. Remember that research shows that regardless of what technology is used to align the teeth, the most important factor is the skill of the orthodontist who treats you.
Firstly the skill in arriving at the right decision that will make you happy and secondly the skill with which the chosen appliance is used in your mouth. Orthodontics are an important investment. You will live with the final result for the rest of your life. Like most big decisions, do your research by speaking to friends and family and ask your orthodontist questions you have. Whatever you choose, just remember all kinds of orthodontic treatments are common now.
You may feel self-conscious about the look of your teeth long after people have stopped noticing your braces. Types of Braces The most commonly used types of braces are: Metal Braces These are the traditional braces made of high-quality stainless steel.
Ceramic Braces Using tooth-coloured ceramic brackets rather than metal and a white wire, ceramic braces are an appealing option for many patients. Lingual Braces Also called inside braces, lingual braces are custom made brackets designed to fit the contour on the inside of each tooth. Pros: Almost invisible; Patients can eat and drink whatever they want Cons: Will not work for serious dental problems; only available for adults and teens, not children; more expensive option; can be easily lost and costly to replace; treatment may potentially take longer.
No matter which type of braces you go with, be sure to pay extra attention to your oral hygiene. Braces with wires and brackets leave teeth more vulnerable to trapped plaque and food debris, which may cause staining and possibly tooth decay. An electric toothbrush can help— the Oral-B iO features micro-vibrating bristles on a dentist-inspired round brush head to better clean tooth-by-tooth. Another option to help keep teeth and gums clean and healthy while wearing braces is an electric toothbrush quipped with specialized brush heads like Oral-B Power Tip Brush Heads which can help remove more plaque from in-between teeth and tight spaces such as brackets and wires.
Oral-B Super Floss is uniquely designed to clean braces, bridges, and gaps between teeth. Taking Care of Your Braces. Questions About Braces. Thanks for Subscribing! They have progressed to become lighter and more comfortable than ever before. Metal brackets are attached to the teeth using orthodontic cement and are linked together by archwire.
Tiny elastic ties are used to keep the archwire in place and can be silver or colorful. As our patient, you have the option of customizing your traditional braces by adding colored elastic ties. Self-ligating braces can be metal or clear and typically look similar to traditional braces.
These braces use a specialized clip in place of elastics to secure the archwire in place and reduce the friction and force applied onto teeth. With self-ligating braces, tooth movement can be faster and may require fewer adjustment appointments. Ceramic braces function in the same way as traditional metal braces except they are clear, making them less visible.
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