Carlingford Dental Braces
For many of us, Braces are a rite of passage in our teen years. If our teeth are less than straight, as they are with most individuals, the braces can bring everything into a neat alignment. This includes the jaws as well as the teeth. Braces can give us teeth and jaws that look neat and function well.
Occasionally we may need other treatment in combination with the braces. It is not uncommon for a few teeth to be extracted from an overcrowded mouth before the braces are put in.
Types of Braces:
Traditional Braces are made of nickel steel (stainless steel). They consist of metal brackets on the front of each tooth with a wire joining the upper teeth and another wire joining the lower set of teeth. The constant pressure of the wire on the braces will steadily move the individual teeth into place.
Gold and Titanium Braces
Some individuals are allergic to nickel, so they cannot use traditional stainless steel braces (which have a small amount of nickel in them). In these cases, the patient may use titanium braces or gold braces.
Lingual Braces
These are like traditional braces but they are fitted to the back of teeth, so they are far less noticeable. The disadvantage is that they are initially even more awkward than other types of braces, making speech unclear.
Self litigating Braces
these are a variation where the wire and tooth bracket is not attached with elastics. They work a little faster than traditional braces.
Braces will always be awkward, and literally painful, at first. But they are worthwhile in the long term. We spend about two years with braces, but a lifetime with improved teeth.
Braces will correct:
- Any spaces between teeth.
- Alignment of individual teeth.
- Teeth that are too high in the mouth.
- Slight to moderate over-bite and under-bite.
- They can also widen the smile a little but expanding the arch of the upper palette
- Once the teeth are straightened they tend to be easier to clean.
Carlingford Dentist
Many Teenagers and some adults will benefit from braces, having neat functional teeth for the rest of their life. Talk to the dentist/orthodontist if you feel you or your child needs braces.
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