Orthodontic Treatment

 

 

Orthodontic treatment is a method of straightening or moving teeth to improve their appearance and function. It also helps maintain the long-term health of your teeth, gums, and temporomandibular joints by distributing the chewing pressure across all your teeth. 

Many people have crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment straightens teeth or positions them in a better position. This improves the appearance and clenching of your teeth and makes them easier to clean.

What are the different ways to correct the teeth?

Traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and Invisalign are just a few of the dental appliances that might be suggested to straighten out your  teeth. 

Several different treatment options are available, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages that must be considered when deciding which course of action is best for each patient.

Classic Metal Braces

Traditional braces consist of brackets and wires, which are typically constructed of metal and affixed to the teeth to allow for positioning adjustments as needed.

The inclusion of heat-activated archwires in conventional braces is relatively new. These move the teeth more swiftly and painlessly. One of the most popular types of braces used today, this kind is often the least expensive and quite effective alternative. They are the most obvious variety, though, and some people could feel self-conscious about their metallic appearance.

Ceramic Braces

The size and shape of ceramic braces are quite similar to those of traditional metal braces, but they are made of a ceramic material that conceals the braces by matching the color of the teeth.

 This type moves teeth into desired positions equally as effectively as conventional braces, but because of their color, they are far less obvious, making them a more appealing option for certain people. However, they can become discolored if they are not properly maintained and are often more expensive than conventional braces.

Lingual Braces

In that they are made of metal and are fastened to the inside of the teeth, lingual braces are comparable to standard braces in that they are not readily seen from the outside.

The obvious benefit of this type is that it is concealed behind the teeth, making it invisible to others. However, they are less efficient than conventional braces and frequently take longer to align teeth as intended. Due to their proximity to the tongue, they could also cause discomfort for the patient. Finally, they are more challenging to clean.

Invisalign

The most distinctive kind of braces are called Invisalign since they don’t use brackets and wires and instead employ a series of individually created translucent plastic aligners that are worn over the teeth. Every two weeks throughout treatment, these aligners can be easily taken out and replaced with the subsequent one in the series. To get the desired results, most people need between 18 and 30 different aligners.

Many patients find that this style of braces is preferred because they are virtually unnoticeable and provide them more flexibility to eat and drink anything they want. They can only be used to treat modest to severe dental issues in teenagers and adults due to their astronomical price tag.

Self-Ligating braces

Self-ligating braces look quite similar to conventional metal braces, but instead of using elastic bands to hold the brace’s wire in place, they use clips. As a result, there is less wear and tear on the braces, and it is typically simpler for the person to maintain the cleanliness of the braces and teeth.

The effectiveness of these braces is comparable to that of conventional metal braces, and they may give the user more control over the device, allowing for more accurate teeth alignment. They are still observable from the outside, although they are frequently more expensive.

We provide all types of Orthodontic treatment at OraCare Multispeciality Dental Clinic,Dombivli