A dentist may recommend braces when you have crooked or misaligned teeth. You might also realise that there are different types of braces, and each is chosen based on how it is effective for your unique condition or your preference. Here's what you need to know about braces:
What Happens During Your Dental Visit?
Your dentist may ask you a series of questions, mostly to get a better understanding of your general and dental health. They then proceed to inspect your teeth to identify which dental braces will be most effective.
Types of Dental Braces
These braces are made from metal and comprise metal brackets and a wire. The metal brackets are attached to the surface of your teeth, and a wire is passed through them. This is the wire that is tightened regularly to pull your teeth into their correct position.
Porcelain braces look like traditional metal braces, but instead of utilising metal brackets, porcelain/ceramic brackets are used. This is done to help blend the braces with your teeth and make it difficult for people to notice you have braces. They also give off a better aesthetic appearance than traditional braces. The metal wire is also coated white to match your teeth.
These braces are similar to traditional metal braces, but instead of being attached to the front side of your teeth where they are visible, they are attached behind.
These braces resemble a mouthguard that you can insert and remove when needed. Your dentist, however, recommends that you wear them for the longest time possible in a day to guarantee quick and effective results. You might also realise that not everyone is a good candidate for these braces. Some tooth misalignments may be too severe to be fixed by Invisalign or ClearCorrect braces.
What Affects the Choice of Braces?
Your dentist needs to examine you to identify which braces will be the most effective in treating you.
If all the braces mentioned above can effectively treat your dental problem, the choice is yours. However, the prices of the braces mentioned above differ, where the aesthetically pleasing braces are more expensive. This tells you that the cheapest options are the traditional metal braces.
Invisalign or ClearCorrect braces are not recommended for children; your dentist will always recommend the other three options.
To learn more, reach out to a dentist that offers services like braces in your area.
Share5 November 2020
Miranda Raff here. My brother is a stressed-out dental student, so I'm starting this blog on his behalf. I work in a travel agency and my brother is mortified by the number of dental tourism stories I bring home. I book short holidays for people who seem as though they are going to enjoy some relaxation in an exotic country, only to learn that they plan to have cheap dental procedures. Whilst there are good dentists in developing countries, according to my brother, the complex procedures these people plan to have simply can't be finished in such a limited time. This blog is an attempt to inform you about the high skill levels and advanced technology found in Australian dental surgeries. New techniques are being developed every year and Australian dentists are at the forefront of offering these solutions. I really hope this blog helps you to appreciate our dentists.
