Once a diagnosis is made, the orthodontist can then decide on the right kind of treatment. In some cases, a removable retainer will be all that's necessary. In other rare cases (especially when there is an extreme overbite or underbite), an operation will be necessary. But in most cases, the answer is braces.Braces simply do the work of alignment.
Braces straighten teeth because they do two very important things: stay in place for an extended amount of time, and exert steady pressure. It's this combination that allows braces to successfully change the arrangement of teeth in a patient's mouth, periodically adjusted by the orthodontist.The type of braces you get depends on a number of factors:
The extent of your treatment, such as:
- The severity of your bite or tooth crookedness problems
- If extractions are necessary
- If jaw surgery is necessary
- If headgear or other special appliances are necessary
- The amount of time you will need to wear braces
- The preferences of your dentist or orthodontist
- How much you are willing to pay
- How long you will be in braces to correct your problems
- What you, yourself desire?. Would you feel embarrassed in metal? Are you only willing to straighten your teeth if Invisalign is used? Do you prefer the look of ceramic or sapphire? Or don't you care, as long as the outcome is good.
TYPES OF BRACES
Ceramic and "Tooth Colored" Braces
Clear Inspire Sapphire Braces
Invisalign Braces
Lingual (behind-the-teeth) Braces
Metal Braces (including Self-Ligating Braces and Viazis Braces).
The most practical and widely used braces are the metal ones but for cometic purposes people use the other ones.
METAL BRACES
Stainless (Metal) Braces are the most popular type of braces due mainly to its rugged functionality and manageable cost. Most patients request COLORED ties. At each appointment you may have your colors changed. You can look forward to making a fashion statement after each visit. The patients allergic to this kind of material are in good times of many other options available today.
DAMON BRACKETS
In terms of popularity these are next to metal braces. It is an invention of dentist DAMON DWIGHT .These braces are popular as they work on sliding door technology called self litigation. The braces have wire which by its back and forth motion are more comfortable due to less friction. these braces take less time and number of adjustments.
CERAMICBRACES
Ceramic brackets are made of a high tech glass-like composite material developed as a spinoff material by the NASA space program. They are very strong and generally do not stain. These are the type of braces many celebrities had worn/wear. Adults like to choose ceramic because they "blend in" with the teeth and are less noticeable than metal and dont make our smile look metallic. A clear or tooth colored tie is used with ceramic braces. Most family and friends will not even notice your braces. Ceramic braces are guaranteed not to stain by the manufacturer, barring some foods, coffee, coke, curry, smoking etc and are expensive.
SAPPHIRE INSPIRE! BRAND BRACES
Inspire are made of pure monocrystalline sapphire and are very translucent. They are very strong and do not stain. It will more or less disappear if your teeth are already very white. The pros and cons for Sapphire brackets are the same as those for Ceramic brackets.
TRADITIONAL SILVER BRACES
These are the most common and most popular style of braces. The brackets are state of the art and provide the most efficient & precise movement of the teeth and can be decorated to reflect each person's sense of style and personality! You can try new color combinations and patterns as per your preferences and computer color planner results.
GOLD BRACES
Discover a new element in orthodontics...GOLD! These are similar to stainless steel braces with the exception of being gold-plated. The classic beauty and elegance of gold is now available in orthodontic braces. Adults choose to use gold braces because their beauty is more than skin deep. Gold turns the everyday appearance of regular braces into an exciting fashion statement. There are also gold wires available for this type of orthodontic appliance.
INVISALIGN BRACES
Invisalign Braces are great for people who do not have severe problems. The treatment trays are computer-fabricated by Align Technologies, the company that makes Invisalign. The "braces" consist of strong plastic trays that are custom fabricated especially for you, as everybody has a unique jaw structure. But the patients with severe malocclusions, the better option would be to wear traditional metal braces. Your orthodontist only has some control over your Invisalign treatment. It is best to get Invisalign done by a trained orthodontist
So, if your orthodontist says that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, you should probably believe it! If he or she says that Invisalign will work for you, then go for it! The cases are replete with people who have had very successful Invisalign treatment and who have been very happy with the results. These braces are indeed invisible; this appeals to adults; no irritation to gums; they do not stain.
LINGUAL BRACES
Lingual braces are placed behind your teeth. These are also called invisible braces, as they are virtually invisible to other people. Usually, lingual brackets are made of metal. The Orthodontist is specially trained in this kind of appliances.
Some of the points taken note of are that the adaptation period is 3-7 days; patient may hurt or feel irritation of tongue; chewing adjustments/difficulty towards hard food; mild speech disorder with brackets in the upper arch; these are expensive in comparison to traditional braces; The obvious benefit of this type of treatment is that no one will know that you are wearing lingual braces unless they look inside your mouth! For more information about lingual braces.
