If you think that going through orthodontic treatment for uneven, crowded or gapped teeth is for aesthetic purposes only, this piece of misinformation will be putting your well-being in jeopardy. Misaligned teeth certainly lead to swollen gums, which loosens the hold of the teeth and makes you vulnerable against periodical ailments.
The societal pressure to have the perfect smile with straight cavity is definitely strong. Many people prefer visible orthodontics treatment to have their teeth aligned even if the process will take as long as two years and cause them discomfort. Nowadays, it is common for children, teens and adults to have their teeth aligned with the help of the most popular method, braces.
How Braces Work: Dental braces for adults align the tooth according to the bite of the person. It corrects several problems that people have with the position of their tooth or the jaws. Braces, together with an arch wire, are attached directly on the teeth and apply pressure to move the teeth after a period of time. In some instances, braces are reinforced with rubber bands, manufactured from latex, to add pressure on the teeth.
Previously, arch wires were linked to huge metal bands that enveloped each tooth. This process was very painful on the patients because it exerted a lot of pressure on the teeth every time the braces would be attached or adjusted. Currently though, the process has been made more convenient and arch wires are now linked to small metal or ceramic brackets that are placed in front of the jaw. Metal bands are sometimes still attached at the back of the teeth however they have become smaller and lighter.
Fortunately, one can now choose from a variety of colors for dental braces for adults. Teens and children often like to change the colors of their brackets, arch wires and or rubber bands to match their favorite color, or a certain season or celebration. You can request from your dentist to change the color during a visit to adjust the arch wires.
Moreover, you can also choose where to position your braces, either in front of the teeth or on the inside as in the case of lingual braces. If you want the braces to be completely hidden, lingual braces may be ideal for you. However, it is best to discuss this option with your dentist as it may not be suitable for you.
Oftentimes, dentists advise their patients to wear retainers after braces. Now retainers hold the teeth in their position after they have been aligned. They can be made from wire or clear plastic and fashioned according to a color or design of the patient's choice.
So retainers may be placed permanently or worn only during a certain time of the day. So initially the dentist may advice the patient to wear the retainers every day and night. With time however, they can wear retainers only at night during sleep. Truly speaking, braces can make your teeth alignment proper and straight.
Dr. Monica Goldenberg at Goldenberg Orthodontics provides excellent orthodontic treatments with all types of dental braces for adults , teens, and kids. The dental braces that she provides, are 100% customized according to each individual's teeth. She also provides insurance facilities with all types of invisible and visible orthodontics treatment .
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