Tooth correction is not a pleasant procedure, but its effectiveness is amazing. If a person decides to straighten his teeth, then he will probably want to know about all the nuances and subtleties of this procedure, types of alignment, cost and feedback from patients who have already undergone correction. We will consider the ways and methods of solving this problem.
Unfortunately, not all people have beautiful and even teeth. Curvature of the teeth can be the result of diseases, injuries or be inherited. However, despite this, they cause a lot of inconvenience to the owner and can even become sources of various pathologies of teeth and gums.
Great solution to crooked teeth
Currently, medicine has found an excellent solution - the procedure for correcting the shape of the teeth. There are many techniques and techniques, thanks to which you can get beautiful teeth. This includes their complete removal with further implantation of prostheses, and more traditional methods, for example, braces.
If a person decides on the alignment procedure, then first of allit is important not to save, because good work will not be cheap. Before you do this, you need to choose a suitable dentistry, learn about the methods that specialists use there, as well as about the equipment with which the procedure is performed.
Who does this? Which doctor should I contact?
It should be noted that such work is done by an orthodontist. That is why before the procedure for correcting the shape of the teeth, you need to visit the dentist and consult with him. The doctor must carefully examine the patient's gums and teeth, and only after that he will be able to advise effective methods for alignment. Regarding the procedure itself, it must be said that its results will not be noticeable in a day, a week, or even a month, since alignment is a lengthy process associated directly with physiological changes in the oral cavity.
Types of dental alignment
The most common types of dental correction are also complex therapy for problems associated with teeth and gums. There are several types of alignment. Some of them are associated with the use of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, while others suggest using special gymnastics. Much easier the problem of curvature of the teeth is solved in childhood. Adults, on the other hand, will have to align their teeth for a long time, for this they use braces that correct the bite, facing plates or removable caps that are glued to the tooth enamel.
Using braces
Tooth correction is popularbraces, which are very effective at an early age with the plasticity of bone tissues and teeth. In order for the teeth to grow in a certain direction or to resolve the issue of malocclusion, trainers are used. A trainer is a special silicone plate that is put on the teeth at night, and worn during the day for no more than an hour. A very effective result allows you to get the alignment of the teeth with removable devices made of metal or plastic. This design should be worn throughout the day.
To cure adults, they use the same types of alignment as when working with children. Most often, these are braces that are glued with locks with grooves, and a corrective arc is passed through them. This type of alignment, such as veneers, has gained particular popularity. Naturally, they will not cope with very serious defects of the teeth, but they can easily solve simple problems. The patient's smile instantly changes. To learn more about the types of dental alignment and choose the most suitable one for a particular case, you need to consult an orthodontist.
Tooth alignment without braces
Tooth correction without braces is now a reality. Patients no longer need to suffer with metal plates in their mouths and hide a smile from others. Aligners, caps and other alignment methods without the use of braces allow you to quickly and effectively deal with the problem of dental curvature.
Possible options for correcting teeth in the photo can be seen in the article.
Plates
Teeth alignment plates can be fixed or removable. Each design is a device made of high quality plastic, which does not contain chemical components, that is, it is completely safe. Such plates are fastened with metal hooks. Depending on the extent to which alignment of the teeth is required, there may be additional screws and springs in the plate, their installation determines the total price of the device to solve the problem.
The main advantage of using such a plate is that it can be removed at any time. Removable plates are also used for slight alignment of teeth, the main customers of such an apparatus are teenagers and children. If necessary, the plates can be installed on both the upper and lower jaw, and they can be removed. The period of their use is from one and a half to two years, however, the exact terms are determined only by the doctor.
How are they attached?
Fixed plates that align the teeth are attached to their outer surface, while the plate has a locking system. They include a metal shackle, pulled up from time to time. This technique makes it possible to straighten teeth without regard to age, straighten teeth, correct deformities of a row of teeth and correct gaps between them.
Fixed and removable dental alignment plates differ in a number of ways, including:
- the cost of removable plates that can straighten teeth is much higher, but it correspondsthe result in full, the effectiveness is proven;
- removable plates can be removed at any time, and outsiders will not know that a person is correcting a dental defect;
- if it is necessary to treat a significant curvature of a number of teeth, removable plates will be ineffective.
Tooth alignment with veneers
Correction of teeth with veneers is the use of thin ceramic plates that are securely fixed on the front surface of the teeth and hide flaws and defects. Veneers are used to reconstruct and straighten teeth in the following cases:
- restoration of chipped teeth;
- hidden gaps;
- tooth lengthening;
- correction of curvature and irregularities;
- teeth whitening when other methods fail.
Tooth correction with veneers is a great alternative to using braces as they can easily deal with abnormal tooth growth. For example, if crookedly growing front teeth need to be directed straight, in this case, not braces, but veneers are more suitable. The latter are glued to the front tooth surface, due to which the imperfections are hidden. Compared to braces, it's faster, cheaper and more effective.
What else is used for aesthetic correction of teeth?
Trainers
The Teeth Straightening Trainer is a multifunctional orthodontic appliance made of flexible silicone. Heeliminates the causes of dental irregularities, effectively copes with malocclusion. The main recommendations for its use:
- alignment and correction of teeth;
- elimination of speech disorders;
- recovery process after using braces;
- correction of malpositioned lower jaw;
- treatment of nasal breathing defects;
- treatment of dental torsion in the anterior mandible;
- deep, malocclusion and open bite.
Elimination of malocclusion
Trainer is not only a device that mechanically straightens teeth, but also a device that eliminates malocclusion, perfectly corrects the position of the tongue and speech defects. Thanks to the use of the trainer, the muscles begin to work correctly. As a result of the treatment, the dental alignment is highly effective. Thanks to the manufacture of the trainer from hypoallergenic material, the device gently affects the teeth and very carefully fights pressure on the dentition and jaw muscles.
Correction of teeth with composite materials
Composite tooth alignment is most often understood as a correction process using composite veneers. At their cost, composite materials are affordable, the manufacturing process is not so complicated when compared with the manufacture of ceramic veneers. Composite veneers are made from a high quality filling material that resembles ceramic in its properties. The main advantage is that during installation, the dentist does not have toremove the thick enamel layer.
A professional orthodontist is able to make composite veneers for dental alignment at the time of the appointment. They allow you to restore very serious curvature and damage to the teeth. During alignment with composite materials, special attention should be paid to the instability of composites to the influence of food coloring. That is why these devices must be carefully looked after so that they serve the patient for many years.
Laser teeth correction is also carried out.
Tooth alignment with laser
Laser teeth straightening is a treatment for crooked teeth and malocclusion, which are a cosmetic defect and ruin a person's smile. Due to malocclusion and crooked teeth, there is a high load on the gums and teeth, which can damage them. In particularly difficult situations, periodontitis may develop due to worn enamel.
Correction and restoration of teeth with a laser has not been used in dentistry for a very long time, but this procedure has already proven itself to be reliable and effective. Laser treatment reduces the possibility of complications, prevents their occurrence even at the initial stage. It should be noted that the correction of the bite of the teeth does not apply to the method of dental alignment. For these purposes, in addition to the laser, the use of braces and caps is required.
Correction of front teeth
Curvature of the front teeth is the most common problem, and it is with her more oftenmost patients visit the dentist. The front teeth are primarily responsible for a beautiful smile, while crooked teeth make it an unaffordable luxury.
Several technologies and techniques are used to align the front teeth. The first thing the doctor suggests for correction is mouthguards. They are plates that are worn on the lower and upper jaws. However, aligners are much more effective when less complicated dental alignment is required, and they are also used to fix the result of previous corrections.
Another way to correct front teeth is to use veneers, that is, ceramic facing plates. They do an excellent job of both leveling and solving the aesthetic problem of ugly front teeth. Thanks to veneers, crooked teeth become even, the gaps between them are corrected. For effective work, veneers must be installed by a doctor. They are glued to the tooth surface.
The most serious method, which is one hundred percent guaranteed, but causes inconvenience, pain and discomfort, is braces, that is, special brackets that correct bite defects, eliminate gaps, and work to correct the deformation of the rows of teeth. Many patients are embarrassed to wear metal braces on their front teeth. However, this problem is now easily solved by using lingual invisible brackets.
