Types Of Orthodontic Braces

Dental Braces are the orthodontic devices that are used for solving different dental problems. Dental braces are taking part in improving better oral health and attractive smile pattern. Now a days different dental braces are available. Some of them are :

• Metal braces/ Traditional braces
• Ceramic braces
• Lingual braces/ Incognito braces
• Invisible braces

Metal Braces

Metal braces consist of brackets and wires. Modern brackets are smaller and less noticeable than the previous. Metal braces are less expensive to other dental braces. Ligatures are also used in the metal braces for better tooth movement.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of ceramic alloys. These braces are available in different levels of transparency. So tooth colored and clear ceramic braces are available. Because of its transparency, ceramic braces have a great following. Ceramic braces are less noticeable. 

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces or the incognito braces are the also called hidden braces. They are attached to the back side of the teeth. So they are completely hidden from view.

Invisible Braces

Invisible braces are made of medical grade plastic. Invisible braces do not have brackets and wires. These braces are do not applicable for certain type tooth movements.

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Damon system, The Faster Option for Teeth Alignment

Damonbraces are the newest revolution among the Orthodontic braces. Damon braces consist of brackets and wires. Traditional braces required removal of the teeth or use of the palatal expander to make the space between teeth for to align the teeth. But the Damon braces do not require such process. There is no need to use the ties in the Damon system. Instead of the elastic ties, some clips are used in the Damon braces. 

Damon system is the faster tooth alignment system among all of the braces. Slide mechanism is used in the Damon braces, so the teeth are moved freely and comfortably. Damon braces are easy to clean and it maintains proper oral hygiene. Damon clear braces are also available in the Damon system. The special clips hold the brackets in the arch wire. They do not require periodic tightening.

Advantages of the Damon Braces

• Damon brace are less visible than the traditional braces.
• Brackets in the Damon braces much smaller than the brackets in the other braces.
• They are easy to clean.
• No problem of staining.

Disadvantages of Damon Braces

• More expensive than the traditional braces.
• This treatment takes more duration than traditional braces treatment.

Damon braces can be used for both adults and kids. Damon clear braces used the sliding mechanism to move the teeth in a comfortable way. Dental braces treatment with the Damon System can widen the patient’s smile, which helps create aesthetically pleasing, high cheek contours. The Damon System gives a broader smile without elastic ties or tightening and with extractions, head gear . As Damon treatment progresses, patients typically experience cheeks and lips that appear fuller and more contoured.

 

TreatmentProcedure

First of all clean the teeth, then attach the brackets on the teeth surface with bonding glue. Then the wire is connected through the brackets. Brackets apply force on teeth to move the teeth to desired position. The clips are then used to hold the brackets and the wire together. The treatment get completed only when the teeth moved to desired position. After the treatment, the patient advised to wear retainer to hold the teeth in new position and to prevent the relapse of the teeth.

The cost of the Damon braces treatment depends on the condition of patient , type of braces, and duration of the treatment.

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Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics or orthodontia is a branch of dental science that deals with correction of teeth and jaw that are aligned improperly. Because of crooked or crowded teeth, it is hard to clean the teeth. So the accumulation of food or plaque on the teeth leads to tooth decay. And also the misalignment of teeth affects the appearance.

Orthodontic treatment helps to solve these problems. Orthodontic treatment needed when you have any of the following:

• Overbite : It is the condition where the upper front teeth stick out over the lower front teeth.
• Underbite : when the lower teeth are sticking out from upper teeth called under bite.
• Crossbite : Upper teeth do not come down in front of  the lower teeth when biting normally.
• Openbite : Occur space between biting surface of front teeth when back teeth are biting together.
• Gapped teeth
• Crowding : Teeth that are twisted or displaced. 

Different methods are used in orthodontics for to move the teeth. The device that is used to move teeth are fixed device or removable device. These device are working by applying pressure on the teeth. The fixed devices include braces, special fixed appliances, fixed space maintainers.  

Braces

They are the commonly using fixed devices. Braces consist of arch wires, brackets and ligatures. The brackets are attached to the teeth by using special bonding glue. Arch wire is connected to these brackets and the ligatures are used to hold the brackets and wire together. All of these components apply pressure on teeth to move them into new position.

 

Special Fixed Appliances

These devices are attached to the teeth by using bands. They are used to control the thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.

Fixed Space Maintainers

This is used in children after the removal of milk teeth, for to keep the space until the occurrence of permanent teeth.

Removable devices include aligner, removable space maintainers, jaw repositioning appliances, lip and cheek bumpers, palatal expander, removable retainers, headgear.

 

Aligners

Aligners are alternative to the traditional braces. They give the same effect of the traditional braces. Aligners are almost invisible and they do not contain brackets and wires. Aligners are easy to remove while eat and drink. Also they are easy to clean. But aligner cannot use foe certain types of teeth movements.

 

Removable Space Maintainers

They have the same function of fixed space maintainers. They are made of acrylic base. And have metal or plastic wire between teeth to maintain the space between them.

 

Jaw Repositioning Appliances

They are used in top or lower jaw for to close in a favourable position.

 

Lip and Cheek Bumpers

These devices are used to keep the lip and cheek away from the teeth. That is to prevent the force exerted by cheek and lip on the teeth.

 

Palatal Expander

It is used for to widen the arch of upper jaw. Plastic palatal expander placed at the roof of the mouth.

 

Removable Retainers

The retainers are used after the completion of the braces treatment. That helps to prevent the relapse of the teeth and hold them in new positions. It can also used to prevent the thumb sucking.

Headgear

Headgear slower the growth of the upper jaw.

Orthodontics design and fabricate devices to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

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Quik Overview About Orthodontics & Braces

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry which deals with devices called Dental Braces to treat misalignment problems of the teeth. Misalignment problems are like crooked teeth, crowded teeth, protruding teeth, gaps between teeth, overbites, under bites etc. Application of these orthodontic devices will move the teeth to their correct positions. Every dentist won't be able to provide orthodontic treatment, it needs orthodontic specialist who is specially trained in providing this treatment.

The dental braces have different components like brackets, metal wires and bands which helps to straighten your teeth. The brackets are attached to the teeth with special gums. Metal wires are inserted through these brackets. For tightening the braces, bands will be given. So this will gradually move the teeth into the proper positions. 

 

The best time for braces treatment will be the age between 10 to 14. At this time the head and mouth will be still in the growing stage and teeth are more accessible to straightening. Also this will beautify your smile before you get into your teenage. Braces treatment can be done in adult stage also.

There are different types of dental braces which differs in their comfortability, shape, size, color, material used etc. They are,

• Metal Braces : Normal or Self Ligating
• Ceramic Braces : Normal or Self Ligating
• Lingual Braces or Incognito Braces
• Gold Braces
• Clear Braces or Invisible Braces 

Metal Braces

 

Metal braces are fixed, regular and traditional braces. These are more commonly used braces which are less cost compared with other braces. This uses brackets, bands, metal wires for straightening your teeth.

 

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic Braces are less visible than metal braces. These are tooth colored braces mostly used by adults. Because of its less visibility, it won't be noticeable unless we go close to the person. It is made with strong and durable material which will not get stained with normal drinks or food items. 

 

You can have yet another alternative for ceramic and metal braces called Self Ligating Braces. These types are entirely different from ordinary braces. This braces becomes special because it doesn't need bands like other normal braces. So this avoids to many appointments.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are cemented onto the back side of the teeth making it invisible to other peoples. It is used for aesthetic reasons, those who do not wish to show braces can have this type of braces. Lingual braces can be used in lower and upper teeth. Lingual braces corrects bad bite, gaps in teeth, crowded teeth, and rotated teeth. These braces are suitable only for adults and teens those who can have normal braces. It will not work for those who have very small teeth and for children. 

 

Gold Braces

Gold Braces are normally prefered by people for having a special appearance. It will help them to look fabulous even during the braces treatment. Gold braces are so soft, because of this it is more comfortable than metal braces but it needs frequent adjustments for making them into track. Gold Braces are also prefered by doctors for those who are allergic to nickel or metal. 

 

Clear Braces or Invisible Braces

You can have a smile which you dreamed of without any difficulties. Invisible braces are one of the newest orthodontic devices to straighten your teeth. It has several advantages over other braces.

Clear: These braces are clear or invisible in nature, so hardly will anyone see that you are using braces.

Comfortable: It is very comfortable because there are no brackets or metal wires that could irritate your gum and cheeks.

Effective: The treatment procedure is very slow, so right after the procedure you can enjoy your desired smile.

Removable: These are removable braces allowing you to have food easily and to maintain good oral hygiene.

Customised: The braces are custom made. Initially itself the doctor will take impressions of your teeth for making the customised braces.

The only disadvantage is that, Invisible braces treatment is costlier than any other orthodontic treatment.

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