Braces or metal brackets is considered as one of the treatment option used to straighten and align crooked or gaped teeth. This helps you look better, chew food properly and makes it easier for you to clean between teeth. Braces close gaps and align teeth by slowly pushing and pulling your teeth strategically to move them into their desired position. The treatment may take about 6 months to 3 years depending on the amount of correction required.
These are a popular esthetic treatment option for straightening teeth. Smaller tooth colored ceramic brackets are placed instead of traditional metal brackets. These are discreet and align teeth as effectively as traditional braces.
They are metal braces similar to traditional braces but placed on the backside of the teeth rather than the outer side of the teeth. They have an esthetic advantage as the braces cannot be seen and works as efficiently as traditional braces.
They are a more effective and faster system of braces. They use self-ligating and gliding system. They do not require colorful elastic ties around the brackets to hold the arch wires, making the procedure more comfortable and fewer visits to the dental office. Damon braces use a memory system that slowly moves teeth with minimal pressure and discomfort.
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The duration of the treatment with metal braces can differ from person to person, depending on age and the diagnosis. Damon braces can align teeth faster than conventional braces. With good patient compliance the treatment can take between 6 months to 3 years depending on the degree of malalignment.
Adults can now also get braces treatment to align their teeth. However, when considering an ideal age of orthodontic treatment in children, The ideal is at the age of 7. At this age, the orthodontist can assess the probable chances of developing a malocclusion/malalignment and this can be intercepted with the help of treatment options like myobrace to avoid major orthodontic issues. The first visit at the age of 7 can even help you avoid the need of orthodontic treatment at all.
Some discomfort is expected during the initial days of starting an orthodontic treatment, as the teeth begin to move. Brackets may feel heavy on the teeth for initial a few days. Apart from the discomfort at the beginning of the treatment, one can feel the tightness and slight discomfort at every orthodontic follow up visit.
Braces require a little extra care. Choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss/ interdental brush can help in removing food lodgments and can prevent formation of deposits. Maintaining a good oral hygiene during an orthodontic treatment can help prevent any tooth decay from developing, bad breath and gum disease.
Choosing a diet that does not damage the braces is necessary. Avoid hard and sticky food items like nuts, candies, gums, and biting onto raw whole fruits, as they can dislodge the brackets.
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