Dental braces also known as orthodontic braces are devices used to correct position of teeth with connection to bite occlusion, while also working to improve dental health. Orthodontic braces are often used to correct under bites, overbites, cross bites and open bites and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Dental braces or orthodontic braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. While they are mainly used on children and teenagers, but recently more adults are also big contributors to this type of treatment.
Having straight teeth is important. Teeth that are crooked or out of place (misaligned) affect the way a person chews and talks and how their smile looks. In short, an unpleasant sight! When teeth are crooked and have unnatural spacing, it becomes harder to clean and is more likely to have cavities. In some cases, crooked teeth can affect the way the jaws line up and can cause pain and discomfort. If your teenager has crooked teeth, which makes him look awkward and self-conscious, a great idea for boosting him up would be applying orthodontic braces to his mouth. These braces improve the health of the teeth and gums and gradually restore the self-esteem.
The one method to correct all this is to have Orthodontic treatment (Braces) Orthodontic treatment works by exerting a gentle pressure over time to straighten teeth that are growing, or have already grown, out of place. Braces have three basic parts:
1) Brackets - brackets that are attached to each tooth
2) Bonding or band - the material that attaches the bracket to the tooth
3) Arch Wire - a thin metal wire that runs from bracket to bracket
Treatment Times and Procedures: Treatment with the use of brackets is carried out by applying a series of complex biomechanical techniques. Braces are fixed to the front and the outer surfaces of the teeth, while they are interconnected with wire arcs. In the normal course of treatment, between 18 to 24 months, used for thickening of the arc sliding teeth and prevent their return to the starting position.If there is lacking space in the mouth for all the teeth to fit properly, there are two main procedures to make extent. One is tooth extraction: teeth are removed to create more space. The second is expansion: the palate or arch is made larger by using an expander.
Recommended Age: Ideally the installation of braces is recommended at the age of 11-13 years (when most of the milk teeth have fallen) but treatment can start at an early age – 6-7 years if the child has a bad habit like tongue thrust, mouth breathing, thumb sucking etc or for example, often includes the use of orthopedic devices to facilitate the process of the correct development of jaws.
Types of Dental Braces: There are many types of dental braces, which include the traditional metal braces, ceramic or white braces and clear plastic braces. Earlier, those who wore braces were made fun of, and had to bear the stigma of wearing braces. But today there are number of options that are available. One of these popular options is using ceramic braces. Ceramic Dental Braces are tooth colour braces. These braces are less noticeable and are ideal for those who are conscious about their looks and do not want to draw attention towards them. The days of the traditional dental braces are numbered due to the popularity of ceramic braces. These braces are more subtle and smaller than the earlier ones. These braces are also stain resistant and do not become discoloured with time.
The latest entry in the orthodontics field is the ceramic braces with colour ties. These braces are hugely popular amongst the teenagers. These braces have to be adjusted every month. The colour ties are also changed at the time of adjustment. These braces are especially appealing to the children and teenagers who would like to incorporate some fun in wearing braces. Ceramic braces with colour ties give the patient's mouth a flash of colour when they smile or speak. You also have the choice of choosing from different shades ranging from magenta, pink and turquoise. Today's teenagers are more fashion conscious than their predecessors, and thus prefer ceramic braces with colour ties. The main advantages of the ceramic braces are that they are translucent braces and easily blend with the colour of the teeth, and are less obvious than the metal ones. There is another advantage in colour ties, as they can be changed at every visit to the orthodontist. Thus, the kids have options to change the colours in accordance to their moods. Teenagers and children generally dread the idea of wearing braces. But with the beginning of ceramic braces having colour ties, it is just the right idea for you to encourage them to wear braces. The kids now have the option wearing braces with multi colour ties and designs and they can certainly grin about it. Wearing dental braces as a fashion statement appears to catch on among the young in some parts of the world.
The rapid development of the modern technology has brought with it various types of orthodontic braces for people of all age groups. Today, the dental braces are smaller and comfortable than that of the earlier ones. The function of these braces is to correct the teeth by applying pressure on them and allow the teeth to gradually adjust themselves to their original position after a period of time. Braces have come a long way from the "train track" look of years ago. Today, many orthodontic patients can get braces that attach to the backs of the teeth, or use transparent ceramic etc, just to name a few among many choices today.
Having straight teeth is important. Teeth that are crooked or out of place (misaligned) affect the way a person chews and talks and how their smile looks. In short, an unpleasant sight! When teeth are crooked and have unnatural spacing, it becomes harder to clean and is more likely to have cavities. In some cases, crooked teeth can affect the way the jaws line up and can cause pain and discomfort. If your teenager has crooked teeth, which makes him look awkward and self-conscious, a great idea for boosting him up would be applying orthodontic braces to his mouth. These braces improve the health of the teeth and gums and gradually restore the self-esteem.
The one method to correct all this is to have Orthodontic treatment (Braces) Orthodontic treatment works by exerting a gentle pressure over time to straighten teeth that are growing, or have already grown, out of place. Braces have three basic parts:
1) Brackets - brackets that are attached to each tooth
2) Bonding or band - the material that attaches the bracket to the tooth
3) Arch Wire - a thin metal wire that runs from bracket to bracket
Treatment Times and Procedures: Treatment with the use of brackets is carried out by applying a series of complex biomechanical techniques. Braces are fixed to the front and the outer surfaces of the teeth, while they are interconnected with wire arcs. In the normal course of treatment, between 18 to 24 months, used for thickening of the arc sliding teeth and prevent their return to the starting position.If there is lacking space in the mouth for all the teeth to fit properly, there are two main procedures to make extent. One is tooth extraction: teeth are removed to create more space. The second is expansion: the palate or arch is made larger by using an expander.
Recommended Age: Ideally the installation of braces is recommended at the age of 11-13 years (when most of the milk teeth have fallen) but treatment can start at an early age – 6-7 years if the child has a bad habit like tongue thrust, mouth breathing, thumb sucking etc or for example, often includes the use of orthopedic devices to facilitate the process of the correct development of jaws.
Types of Dental Braces: There are many types of dental braces, which include the traditional metal braces, ceramic or white braces and clear plastic braces. Earlier, those who wore braces were made fun of, and had to bear the stigma of wearing braces. But today there are number of options that are available. One of these popular options is using ceramic braces. Ceramic Dental Braces are tooth colour braces. These braces are less noticeable and are ideal for those who are conscious about their looks and do not want to draw attention towards them. The days of the traditional dental braces are numbered due to the popularity of ceramic braces. These braces are more subtle and smaller than the earlier ones. These braces are also stain resistant and do not become discoloured with time.
The latest entry in the orthodontics field is the ceramic braces with colour ties. These braces are hugely popular amongst the teenagers. These braces have to be adjusted every month. The colour ties are also changed at the time of adjustment. These braces are especially appealing to the children and teenagers who would like to incorporate some fun in wearing braces. Ceramic braces with colour ties give the patient's mouth a flash of colour when they smile or speak. You also have the choice of choosing from different shades ranging from magenta, pink and turquoise. Today's teenagers are more fashion conscious than their predecessors, and thus prefer ceramic braces with colour ties. The main advantages of the ceramic braces are that they are translucent braces and easily blend with the colour of the teeth, and are less obvious than the metal ones. There is another advantage in colour ties, as they can be changed at every visit to the orthodontist. Thus, the kids have options to change the colours in accordance to their moods. Teenagers and children generally dread the idea of wearing braces. But with the beginning of ceramic braces having colour ties, it is just the right idea for you to encourage them to wear braces. The kids now have the option wearing braces with multi colour ties and designs and they can certainly grin about it. Wearing dental braces as a fashion statement appears to catch on among the young in some parts of the world.
The rapid development of the modern technology has brought with it various types of orthodontic braces for people of all age groups. Today, the dental braces are smaller and comfortable than that of the earlier ones. The function of these braces is to correct the teeth by applying pressure on them and allow the teeth to gradually adjust themselves to their original position after a period of time. Braces have come a long way from the "train track" look of years ago. Today, many orthodontic patients can get braces that attach to the backs of the teeth, or use transparent ceramic etc, just to name a few among many choices today.
Dr. Aola Imcha
(Perfect Smile Dental Care, Dimapur)
