It is very rare to meet a person with even teeth. Mostly there are people with malocclusion. It does not look very pretty and can cause many diseases.
Misaligned bite must be de alt with. Bracket systems have become the most universal way to deal with bite. The cost and installation of braces are quite affordable for everyone. These devices are not only worn by adults. They can also be used by children over the age of eleven.
How braces work
An individual part is made for each tooth. The most important element of the bracket is the arc attached to it. The optimal pressure is regulated by a groove in the bracket. The restoration of the normal position of the dentition depends on it.
The arc is made of a special alloy that creates a slight pressure. As a result, the bite is corrected completely and becomes perfect. Treatment with braces goes through several stages. The shape of the arch is constantly changing, the teeth "remember" their new position. After some time, the bite will completely change and take the correct shape. Braces can be used for any pathology.
Types of braces
First of all, they differ in the type of material. Braces candivided into several groups:
• Regular;
• Aesthetic.
The first type is made of ordinary metal. This is the most common type, so it has a low cost.
For the second type of braces, other materials are used:
• Ceramics;
• Sapphire;
• Plastic.
These models are almost invisible on the teeth. Ceramic devices are matched to the tone of the tooth enamel and do not cause any discomfort to a person.
Brackets are also classified according to the installation method. They are divided into several types:
• Lingual;
• Vestibular.
Installation of vestibular systems is performed from the outside of the tooth. To make them invisible, the use of special materials is required. Lingual braces are placed on the inside of the teeth. Such systems are not visible at all.
Brackets differ in their price. Metal structures are considered the cheapest. The most expensive was the lingual system, as it is very difficult to manufacture and install.
Aesthetic vestibular braces are in high demand, as their cost is affordable for almost everyone.
The installation of braces is prescribed by an orthodontist. It takes into account the existing problems and financial possibilities of the patient. Based on these data, the doctor selects the appropriate bracket system.
How teeth are corrected
A visual inspection is done first. If the doctor decides that it is necessary to wear braces, the patient is assigned a classic orthodontic examination,consisting of several operations:
• Cast;
• Skull x-ray;
• Panoramic view of teeth.
A plaster cast helps the doctor make an accurate diagnosis and determine how long it will take to wear braces.
Usually braces are worn for quite a long time. They are installed for several years.
Taking care of your teeth is quite difficult with braces on. Therefore, the sanitation of the oral cavity is preliminarily carried out. It will protect a person from the appearance of caries and gum disease.
At the next stage, the brackets and the first arc are installed, the system is activated. The movement of the arches causes the teeth to move in the right direction, gradually aligning the bite.
It is the responsibility of the patient to see an orthopedic doctor regularly to determine if a wire change or activation is needed.
After the expiration of the prescribed period, the installed braces are removed. To prevent the teeth from returning to their original position, special retainers are put on the patient for some time. They are removed after a few months. The wrong bite disappears completely. Teeth become perfectly aligned.
Conclusion
If you dream of having a beautiful smile, these systems will help you turn your dreams into reality. After all, braces can be treated at any age.
