Who does not dream of a beautiful, Hollywood smile? Now the privilege of possessing it is given not only to the stars, but also to ordinary people. Braces appeared at the beginning of the last century, their creator is the English doctor Edward Engel. The first braces were bulky and not comfortable, but it was thanks to them, through trial and error, that the modern look of braces appeared. is the most effective way to deal with malocclusion. Today, braces are a common occurrence, moreover, in some fashion publications, they pay attention to braces as a fashionable tooth decoration.
Braces are of several types, they are divided, according to:
- the material from which the plates are made.
- location.
- the method of fastening the arc to the brackets.
Metal bracket system.
Five types of material are currently being practiced, the most popular has been and remains metal. Metal is a very durable material, so for a hundred years it has not lost ground. With the advent of new technologies, its development is going on. So now it has become possible to use more flexible and thin metals that look more aesthetically pleasing.
Plastic bracket system.
Also exists when other materials are used. One of them is plastic. The color of the plastic can be any, more often choose the color of enamel. But multi-colored bracket systems are usually put to children. Such braces are convenient and budget, but at the same time they have a big minus. Braces made of plastic are stained, as they often break, which can lead to an increase in the period of wear of the braces of the system.
Ceramic bracket system.
Ceramic braces are very convenient for those who want quality and maximum stealth at the same time. Indeed, especially ceramic braces include the ability to choose braces to match the color of your enamel. And in quality they are not inferior to metal ones.
Sapphire braces system.
On such braces there is no plaque at all, the whole point is in their smooth non-porous surface. Unlike plastic, sapphire braces are not painted and their strength is very high.
Braces are relatively expensive pleasure, the cost of installation directly depends on the material. So, metal braces are the cheapest. Sapphire, due to its expensive material, have the highest cost. But not only the material affects the cost of the bracket system. As you know, braces are installed not only on the outside of the teeth, but also on the inside. This installation method is ideal for those who want to completely hide the fact of wearing the bracket system. But this procedure has its drawbacks. Firstly, it is not suitable for everyone, the reason lies in the individual structure of the bite. Secondly, the procedure is very expensive, which not everyone can master.
Braces are the best way to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.