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All About Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a form of dentistry that aims at correcting and aligning imperfectly positioned teeth. Malocclusion or imperfect teeth positioning can lead to problems like tooth decay resulting in intense pain that can even radiate through to neck and head, and tooth loss. If not attended to, malocclusion can also rob one’s good looks.

 

Who qualifies for these treatments?

 

Whether or not you make a right person for orthodontics is best known by the orthodontist process. Mostly, the schedule of treatment is devised after a diagnosis that may include dental x-rays and simulation

 

 

Types of orthodontic services

 

Today, orthodontic treatment techniques are aplenty, ranging from standard metal to patented Damon braces. However, the manner and prognosis of the dental condition determine the type of treatment beneficial to you. Each of these systems uses gentle pressure for maneuvering teeth and jaws and has its specific purpose. Usually, orthodontic equipment is categorized into two: removable and fixed. The most common examples of removable and fixed orthodontics are Dental Aligners and Dental Braces, respectively.

 

Self-Ligating Braces

They are the advanced category of braces that eliminate the need for elastic bands. Therefore, these braces are frictionless, hygienic, and gather no plaque. Though a bit costly to metal braces, they do the job in fewer visits and minimum time.

 

Ceramic Braces

They are stainless braces. As their name suggests, they are ceramic with white metal or plain ties. They come in tooth color, and so are preferred to metal braces by the adults not to let others know about their treatment.

 

Metal Braces

They are traditional braces consisting of wires, brackets, and elastic bands. The wires used to pull the teeth inwards, pass through the brackets attached to the front of each tooth. And the elastic bands serve as clamp. They have to be tightened during its course for faster and better results. They are the most common type of braces hence, relatively cheaper. Metal braces now come in attractive colors.

 

Damon Braces

They are one of the fashionable self-ligating braces having no metal ties and bands. They are frictionless and attract no bacteria and plaque. Some of the peculiarities of this system are that they require no extractions and align the teeth much faster.

 

Invisalign

Invisalign is a substitute for dental braces. It works in the same fashion, but with no wires and brackets. At the time of eating and brushing, it can be removed. Invisalign set is replaced with a new one after a specific time for faster results.

 

Lingual braces

Another category of undetectable braces is called Incognito Lingual Braces. They are called invisible as, unlike other braces, they are fitted inside your teeth.

 

 

Conclusion

 

As we have seen, orthodontics focuses on aligning the jaw to improve your smile and overall oral health. If you have crooked teeth that don’t fit properly, it will be challenging to keep them clean. If you have crooked teeth that don’t fit properly, it will also be a risk of tooth decay and gum disease, which are not pleasant in any way.

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