Braces and Aligners
What are Dental Braces?
Dental Braces are a type of orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth. They consist of wires, brackets, and bands. Braces (Teeth Clip) correct a wide range of Dental issues. It includes teeth straightening, jaw positioning, aesthetics, and facial symmetry etc. Teeth Braces improve chewing efficiency, speech clarity, and smile symmetry by gradually shifting teeth into the right position with gentle pressure applied over time.
The Person who specializes in braces is called an “Orthodontist”. Your orthodontist examines and suggests the best treatment plan as per your oral condition.
What are Dental Braces / Teeth Braces used for?
- Crooked Teeth
- Crowded Teeth
- Gapped Teeth
- Rotated Teeth
- Facial Appearance and Aesthetics
- Open Bite
- Crossbite
- Crossbite
- Deep Bite
- Maxillary/Mandibular Protrusion
- Midline Diastema etc.
Types of Dental Braces
- Metal Braces
- Ceramic Braces
- Lingual Braces
- Self Ligating Braces
Benefits of Dental Braces
- No more crooked teeth
- Better jaw positioning
- Better smile, facial aesthetics, and appeal
- Also, there is less lodgement of food, which, in turn, will prevent bad breath.
- Brushing, flossing, and cleaning spaces between teeth becomes easier.
- Getting braces prevents the decay of teeth and other gum diseases.
What are Clear Aligners ?
Clear Aligners (also known as Invisible Braces) are transparent trays made of special PMMA plastic. They help straighten teeth like braces. They use gentle and constant force to move the teeth into the required position without the hassles of metal wires and brackets. They are custom-made for each patient through a 3D digital scan.
How do Clear Aligners / Invisible Braces work?
Aligners are custom-made for every person and designed to move teeth in the desired direction very slowly. This is achieved by digitally capturing impressions and processing the information using specialized software.
The future projections for better results and straighter teeth are computed, and then the milling machine automatically custom fabricates the set of trays for you. On average, a person needs approximately 14-26 sets for complete alignment.
The clear aligners or invisible braces come with an advantage i.e. they are very snugly fitting which over a period becomes virtually a part of the body and hence causes no speech problems. There are no restrictions on eating and drinking any foods as you will be removing them before every meal.