Braces & Aligners
Dental braces are devices 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 used to correct under bites, as well as malocclussions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces have constant pressures which, over time, move teeth into the desired positions.
What are Braces?
Braces are made of metal or porcelain and are attached to your teeth. Metal wires and rubber bands are then used to provide a force to help the teeth move into the correct position.
What are Aligners?
Aligners are made of plastic and are custom made to fit your teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth step by step towards the final position.
Types of Braces and Aligners:
At Swetha Advanced Dental Care, Tadepalli the following types of Braces & Aligners are used
- Metal braces – made up of steel wires and brackets. They slowly move your teeth adjusting as per your body heat.
- Lingual braces – These are placed on the inner side of teeth. They are made up of stainless steel.
- Ceramic braces – These types of braces come in tooth colours which match with the natural colour of the teeth.
- Invisalign – These are transparent aligners made up of BPA free plastic which gets changed in every two weeks.
Some of the dental malocclusions that may be corrected by orthodontics include:
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Crowded teeth
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An open bite
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Spacing
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Cross bite
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Increased overjet
| Traditional Braces | Invisalign | |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment system | This treatment system comprised of arch wires and brackets. Braces are available in both metal brackets as well as tooth-colored ceramic brackets to minimize the appearance of the braces. | Invisalign treatment guides patients through a customized series of clear plastic aligners that are less noticeable than braces and are removable for eating, drinking, and special occasions. |
| Cosmetics | Traditional metal braces are noticeable. The look of braces can be downplayed by using tooth-colored ceramic brackets. Unfortunately, the wire will still be noticeable. | Invisalign clear aligners are the discrete way to go through orthodontic treatment. Their transparency is reliant on how well you clean your aligners. |
| Convenience | Traditional braces will comprise of two long appointments – called your bond and debond – which covers putting the brackets on and taking them off. Throughout the course of treatment, you’ll make several short visits to your orthodontist, typically once a month. | Convenience Traditional braces will comprise of two long appointments – called your bond and debond – which covers putting the brackets on and taking them off. Throughout the course of treatment, you’ll make several short visits to your orthodontist, typically once a month. Your initial and final appointments will be longer, but there will be fewer check-in appointments throughout treatment. |
| Compliance | Traditional braces are a good option for younger patients (8-14ish) because it takes a lot of the accountability off the shoulders of the patient. For patients with braces, good oral hygiene is the most important responsibility.. | Compliance Traditional braces are a good option for younger patients (8-14ish) because it takes a lot of the accountability off the shoulders of the patient. For patients with braces, good oral hygiene is the most important responsibility.. Invisalign is a favourite for adults and older teens for its aesthetic quality. You should wear your aligners 18-22 hours a day. Aligners should be removed for eating and drinking (except for water), rinsed, and put back on as soon as you’ve brushed.. |
| Comfort | Comfort Traditional braces come with a variety of pokey metal attachments and wires, creating more opportunities to create sores on your cheeks, lips, or tongue. Because the course of treatment with aligners is plotted from the beginning, it’s easier to spread out movements to limit discomfort. | Because the course of treatment with aligners is plotted from the beginning, it’s easier to spread out movements to limit discomfort. |
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