Orthodontic Treatment Braces
Orthodontic treatment and Braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person’s bite, while also working to improve dental health. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, cross bites, open bites, deep bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw.
Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws.
The application of braces moves the teeth as a result of force and pressure on the teeth. There are four basic elements that are needed in order to help move the teeth. In the case of traditional metal or wire braces, one uses brackets, bonding material, arch wire, and ligature elastic, also called an O-ring to help align the teeth.Braces have constant pressure, which over time, move teeth into their proper positions.This movement needs to be done slowly otherwise the patient risks losing his or her teeth.
Types of Braces
Traditional metal wired braces
Gold-plated stainless steel braces
Clear braces
Titanium braces
Lingual braces