Braces(Metal,Ceramic,Self Ligating)
Braces(Metal,Ceramic,Self Ligating)
Orthodontics also known as orthodontic cases or dental braces, these are used in orthodontics to align and straighten teeth. Braces are often used to correct under bites, including malocclusions, open bites, crooked teeth, deep bites, overbites, cross bites, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. These can be either cosmetic or structural and are used in combination with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and assists in shaping the teeth and jaws.
Braces put pressure on the teeth and align the teeth properly. Brackets, bonding material, arch wire and ligature elastic are the four elements that are used to move teeth when the arch wire outs pressure in the brackets and teeth. In few cases, springs or rubber bands are used to put more force in specific places.
Braces loosen the tooth after which new bone grows to support the tooth in a new position. This process is called bone remodeling, which makes bones stronger. Bones are made of cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts.
When braces put pressure on teeth, the periodontal membrane stretches on one side and gets compressed on the other side. This should be done slowly otherwise patients will lose their teeth. That’s the reason why braces are worn for a year and adjustments are made after a few weeks.
Types of braces
Braces are categorized into various types such as Traditional metal wired, Clear, Gold-plated stainless steel, Lingual, Titanium, and Multi-Loop Edgewise Archwire.
Complications & risk factors
Patients may experience some pain while fitting and activating the fixed orthodontic braces. Plaque can be formed easily when food is left around the places. It is quite important to maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing when wearing braces to prevent any damage, decalcification and yellowish teeth. Mouthwash should be used on regular basis. Allergies might develop due to the elastics or the metal used in braces.
Hope you got enough information about Braces. If you are thinking to have braces on your teeth, contact our dentists to know the complete information about the treatment.
Lingual Orthodontics
Lingual Orthodontics
If you’ve been thinking that braces can impact your style, then Lingual braces would be the right option for you. These are the most invisible type of dental braces that are placed behind your teeth. With Lingual braces, you don’t have to worry about hiding a metal mouth, since your braces can’t be seen by the others.
Lingual Braces Procedure
The procedure involves taking your teeth impression and then sending to a dental laboratory to design customized brackets. The process takes around six weeks and allows the orthodontist to use a specific process to cement the braces behind your teeth.
Like traditional braces, Lingual braces put gentle yet continuous pressure on the teeth to help them move slowly into proper position. The treatment would take around 18-36 months, depending on the severity of a patient’s teeth.
As lingual braces are custom made, they are a bit expensive and produces expected results. Orthodontists who are highly trained and hold expertise can only carry out lingual braces procedure.
Lingual Braces Types
The following are the most important brands of Lingual braces:
- Incognito
- iBraces
- In-Ovation
- STb Light Lingual System
- Suresmile Lingual QT
Care for Lingual Braces
Good oral hygiene is required to make sure that gingivitis or tooth decay is not caused. Proper dental hygiene should include:
- Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes
- Use a soft round-bristle toothbrush to brush at the gumline and the teeth
- Flossing daily to remove plaque and food debris between the teeth
- Rinse with a fluoride to strengthen the teeth
Lingual braces might irritate the tongue and cause to become tender. By using wax against the lower teeth can help prevent this soreness.Lingual braces might irritate the tongue and cause to become tender. By using wax against the lower teeth can help prevent this soreness.
Invisible Orthodontics
Invisible Orthodontics
If you are thinking to wear braces to align your teeth, then Invisible braces would be the right option for you. Invisible braces will help remove the feeling of discomfort and give you comfortable feeling.
Generally, braces are used to straighten misaligned teeth. Metal braces are used for this purpose to correct the dental issues. These braces end up giving positive results but make you feel uncomfortable during the treatment. To help you, there are other options that can address the problems while making you feel comfortable. Invisible braces, also called ibraces, lingual braces, or Incognito is the ideal option for you and replaces of traditional metal braces.
Instead of wearing braces on the front of your teeth, ibraces are placed on the back of your teeth, so that you can’t see them. These braces can be completely customized and can give you the best smile possible.
Who can opt for Invisible orthodontics?
As these are completely custom built, these can be opted by adults or teens. Clear orthodontic aligners are used for people with crowded teeth or have minor spacing issues. Patients with severe crowding problems such as underbites, overbites, or crossbites may require complicated treatment.
Invisible orthodontics treatment procedure
The treatment requires taking impressions of your teeth and sent to Incognito™ Appliance laboratory. Designs made from your impressions are scanned into a computer. It makes use of 3-D imaging technology to design braces for you. Each bracket and wire is completely customized to fit well for your teeth. It takes five or six weeks to design your braces.
The customization means fewer adjustments and the process requires fewer visits to orthodontist. If you are bothering about wearing braces, you can opt for Invisible orthodontics to regain your smile. Approach dentists of Vijay dental hospital can provide you complete information about Invisible orthodontics and how it works in your case.
