Different Types of Braces
When someone has to get done orthodontic treatment, he/she might first imagine about the metal braces which is the old, traditional type of braces in dentistry but there a lots of other options for different types of braces for teeth to choose from and discuss with your dentist what kind of braces will best fit your needs and help move your teeth into their right alignment. For you, as a patient, there are different braces but there is some definitely that suits more to your specific orthodontic condition than others.
Here are the all types of common braces which a patient and a dentist can choose from according to the difference in orthodontic conditions of different patients.
Metal Braces
Metal braces also known as traditional braces are the most common type of braces for ages. It has two basic components. It uses a metal bracket that is applied to the teeth and a bendable metal wire that is threaded through the brackets to apply the required pressure on teeth and moves them in the desired position. These are the least expensive version of braces and still considered as the fastest way of moving teeth into the required locations.
Because of their size and intrusiveness, it could be annoying for patients to wear metal braces but today’s metal braces are even smaller and less noticeable than they were in past. Braces are common with teenagers so they like this new advancement and also the selection of rubber band colors around each bracket has made it a fun for them.
Because of their size and intrusiveness, it could be annoying for patients to wear metal braces but today’s metal braces are even smaller and less noticeable than they were in past. Braces are common with teenagers so they like this new advancement and also the selection of rubber band colors around each bracket has made it a fun for them.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces used to be the very popular alternative to metal braces. In this type braces, ceramic material is used in the same color and texture of your teeth making it less noticeable for others. With ceramic braces put on, it would be very difficult to see the braces but now people prefer more advanced methods today. This is expensive than metal braces but faster than them and like real teeth, they can get easily stain of patient is not diligent with the eating and cleaning habits.
Lingual Braces
These braces type is exactly same as of the traditional ones but as opposed to them, they are located inside your teeth. Lingual braces can be just as effective as traditional braces and provide more benefits to the wearer. While the can be spotted only when the wearer opens the mouth they are far less intrusive. However, it could be an inappropriate choice for some patients as the cleaning of these kinds of braces is not easy. Since they are behind the teeth, patient cannot see the areas which require extensive cleaning.
Mostly patients do not opt for this type of braces and go for different braces because these are expensive and make the speech difficult than any other braces types.
Mostly patients do not opt for this type of braces and go for different braces because these are expensive and make the speech difficult than any other braces types.
Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces also makes the use of wires and brackets and this is one of the most used type of braces that orthodontist use today. This type of braces use brackets with clips that hold on to the wire instead of a rubber band. Self-ligating braces are less painful than other types and supposed to reduce the number of trips to the dentist, a patient has to make. Both metal and ceramic versions are available for this type but it is not suitable for every patient. It may shorten the time period of treatment but results may not be the one as wished by the patient going through an orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment is the most effective and highly preferred type of braces in the market, nowadays. They are highly suitable for all the patients with extensive orthodontic requirements. It provides a number of benefits to the wearer including the ability to remove and clean the aligners for complete oral health maintenance. Although, they are most expensive than all other types of braces and the system does not yet have solutions for very severe orthodontic conditions, Invisalign are known to be completely invisible and helps to boost the confidence of the wearer.
