Very rarely you can meet a person with straight teeth. Mostly there are people with malocclusion. It does not look very beautiful and can cause many diseases.
Malocclusion needs to be fought. The most universal way to deal with the bite was the bracket system. quite accessible to every person. 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 fixed on it. The optimum pressure is regulated by the 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 completely corrected and becomes perfect. Treatment using braces goes through several stages. The shape of the arc is constantly changing, the teeth "remember" their new position. After a while, the bite will completely change and take the right shape. Braces can be used for any pathology.
Types of Braces
First of all, they differ in the type of material. Braces can be divided into several groups:
• Ordinary;
• 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 bracket systems, other materials are used:
• Ceramics;
• Sapphire;
• Plastic.
These patterns are almost invisible on the teeth. Ceramic devices are selected according to the tone of the tooth enamel and do not cause any discomfort in a person.
Braces are also classified according to the installation method. They are divided into several types:
• Lingual;
• Vestibular.
Installation of vestibular systems is performed on the outside of the tooth. To make them invisible, the use of special materials is required. Lingual braces are placed on the teeth from the inside. Such systems are not visible at all.
Braces differ in their price. The cheapest are metal structures. The lingual system has become the most expensive, since it is very difficult to manufacture and install.
Aesthetic vestibular braces are in high demand, since their cost is available to almost everyone.
The installation of braces is prescribed by an orthodontist. It takes into account the existing problems and financial capabilities of the patient. Based on these data, the doctor selects the appropriate bracket system.
How is tooth correction performed
First, a visual inspection is done. If the doctor decides that it is necessary to wear braces, the patient is assigned a classic orthodontic examination, consisting of several operations:
• Cast;
• X-ray of the skull;
• Teeth shot in panoramic view.
The made plaster cast helps the doctor establish an accurate diagnosis and determine how long it will take to wear the braces.
Typically, braces are worn for quite some time. They are installed for several years.
Caring for your teeth is quite difficult when wearing braces. Therefore, pre-sanitation of the oral cavity. It will protect a person from caries and gum disease.
At the next stage, brackets and the first arc are installed, and the system is activated. The movement of the arches makes the teeth move in the right direction, gradually aligning the bite.
The patient is required to regularly visit an orthopedic surgeon, who will determine whether to change or activate the arc.
After the expiration of the set period, the established braces are removed. To prevent the teeth from returning to their original position, special retainers are put on for a while. They are removed after a few months. The wrong bite disappears completely. The teeth become perfectly even.
Conclusion
If you want to have a beautiful smile, such systems will help you turn your dreams into reality. After all, braces can be treated at any age.