Braces are orthodontic or dental devices that, for the most part, straighten crooked teeth or malocclusion. They can realign your teeth so that you don't have an evident underbite, scissor-bite, or overbite.
Braces are strategically placed to be visually appealing. They are advised for people who have overcrowded teeth, misaligned teeth, irregular teeth, or any other set of teeth that is not functionally or aesthetically pleasing.
Braces work by utilizing the teeth's ability to shift and move whenever there is a gap. It accomplishes this task by applying continuous pressure to each individual tooth. While applying pressure, the bone changes shape as the teeth moves. Teeth positioning in the mouth is more adaptable than you might think.
Traditional metal braces have a rich history of being a very effective orthodontic device. Metal brackets are attached to the front surface of the teeth and serve as an anchor for tooth movement via metal wires. These brackets have a long history of producing high-quality results.
Ceramic braces are one of several brace variants that attempt to address the aesthetic imbalance caused by metal braces. Even though they are the same size and shape as metal braces, they have tooth-coloured or clear brackets that blend or cover up themselves better with the underlying teeth than their metal counterparts, which are more obvious and metallic in appearance. Additionally, there are ceramic braces that use tooth-coloured wires to completely conceal them from immediate recognition.
Speed Braces are a brand of self-ligating, fixed braces. Speed Braces, like traditional braces, are made of metal. Speed Braces are approximately 30% smaller than traditional braces, but they are not designed for invisibility.
Speed braces are non-removable at home. An orthodontist will fit your braces and adjust them as needed.
Traditional braces may not be the best option for professionals or those who are self-conscious. A comparable alternative could be lingual braces, which are braces that are worn on the inside of the teeth.
They use brackets and wires that are covalently bound to the back of the teeth. Inside braces fit the bill for patients looking for a less noticeable option that would allow them to enjoy the conveniences of everyday life. Although several invisible braces options have emerged since then, lingual braces have remained a viable option for some patients.
Invisalign is an innovative and nearly invisible method of straightening your teeth without braces. The system consists of a series of clear, BPA-free, removable plastic aligners that move your teeth into place gradually and gently. Dr. S.M. Mohamed Jalal is a certified and experienced Invisalign provider who can assist you in achieving exceptional results.
When braces are successfully removed, most people enter the "retention" phase. The goal of this phase is to prevent the teeth from regressing to their previous position. To keep the teeth in their new position, a retainer will be worn. A retainer is a fixed or removable dental appliance that has been custom-made to fit the teeth by an orthodontist. To maximise the patient's comfort, retainers are typically made of transparent plastic and thin wires.
Retainers are worn for different lengths of time depending on the type of orthodontic treatment and the patient's age. Perseverance and dedication are required for this final stage of treatment to be successful. Treatment may fail or take much longer than expected if the retainer is not worn as directed by the orthodontist.