ORTHODONTICS

What are Dental Braces?

Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. Braces also fix gaps. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw.

TYPE OF BRACES

METAL BRACES

Metal braces are made of high quality stainless steel or titanium and is most common type of braces. These braces have a metal bracket with elastic (rubber band) ties holding the wire onto the metal brackets. The second-most common type of braces are self-ligating braces that do not require elastic ties. Instead, the wire goes through the bracket.

ALIGNERS

Teeth aligners are created from molds or digital scans of your teeth. These molds are used to create a series of clear plastic mouthpieces that put gentle pressure on your teeth and gradually move them into proper dental alignment, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. You will wear each set of mouthpieces for 1-2 weeks before switching to a new set that will move your teeth to slightly different positions.

Invisible teeth aligners can straighten teeth and lead to a healthy smile as long as you wear them as prescribed.

SAPPHIRE CLEAR BRACES

Sapphire clear braces are a new high tech crystal-clear braces that serve the ultimate cosmetic alternative to unsightly metal brace for correcting misalignment or uneven tooth positioning. They're made from pure sapphire, a material second only to diamonds for hardness, clarity, and brilliance. Radiance braces are crystal clear and virtually disappear on your teeth offering you the aesthetics of a translucent jewel while ensuring the highest level of safety and reliability that your orthodontist demands.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AN ORTHODONTIST?

Teeth and sometimes entire facial structures, are permanently changed by orthodontic treatment. It is important that the treatment be appropriate and properly completed. Orthodontic specialists have extensive and specialized training that enables them to provide their patients with professional, personalized treatments

WHY IS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IMPORTANT?

An attractive smile and improved self-image is just of the enefits of orthodontic treatment. Alleviating and preventing physical health problems is just as important. Without treatment, orthodontic problems can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction, chewing and digestive difficulties, speech impairments, tooth loss, and other dental and facial injuries.

WHY DO I NEED BRACES IF MY TEETH ARE STRAIGHT BUT MY BITE IS OFF?

Orthodontics are not only for pretty teeth. A good healthy bite helps eliminate other health problems in later years. It also helps save teeth from excessive wear.

AT WHAT AGE SHOULD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OCCUR?

Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. However, early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications.

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