Braces are used to adjust the alignment and spacing of the teeth and can help them to be straight, well aligned, and even. There are different options for braces including a tray like aligner and the traditional metal braces. Each are adjusted regularly and use pressure on the teeth to move them into the required position. According to the orthodontists from Dentist @ False Creek, braces can meet both aesthetic and restorative dental needs of a patient.
Types of Braces
The two main types of braces are the metal braces that are bonded to the teeth when installed and then adjusted at the dental office, or the tray type braces that are removed for eating and cleaning. Metal braces may require an elastic to keep them aligned corrected. This type of brace is installed once and then remains bonded to the teeth for the years that they are required and removed at the end of their use. They are adjusted at the dental office and when damaged are repaired within the mouth. Upon removal there are often increased cavities found around the are that the brace was attached to the teeth and underneath the braces. The enamel is often weakened in spots during the installation and removal.
A tray type has been created to make eating and cleaning the teeth easier. These are created from a mold and placed within the mouth much like a night guard or a mouth guard for sports. They are removed for eating and placed back within the mouth after food has been rinsed off the teeth through brushing or rinsing with water. These braces can be cleaned out of the mouth and allow for full access to all teeth for proper brushing and flossing, causing fewer cavities over their years of use. Rather than adjust them at a dental office a new set of trays is shipped that will change the alignment slightly, moving them towards the end goal placements and alignment.
Uses of Braces
Braces are used where teeth are not straight, often causing headaches or discomfort within the mouth. They are used to adjust the alignment of the teeth and can reduce overlap, close gaps between teeth, and help turn teeth that are angled or erupted incorrectly. Often used throughout middle and high school, they can not only improve the appearance of teeth and present a straight and aligned smile, but they can also reduce headaches, jaw pain, and in some situations they reduce discomfort while chewing. When teeth connect correctly during chewing, they will form fewer cracks or damages and can remain healthy for longer.
Results of Braces
The results for using braces are different for everyone and can vary depending on how the teeth were at the beginning and how easily they are adjusted. Teeth should appear straight, in a row, and be pain free when the time for wearing braces has been completed. Either the traditional metal braces or the tray type braces have similar results, with the only the care of them and the preference of the patient to determine which will be used.
