06/02/2024
DENTAL FACT OF THE DAY!
Dental Braces
Braces can correct a wide range of dental issues, including crooked, gapped, rotated or crowded teeth. There are several types of braces, including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces and clear aligners like Invisalign. Braces improve your smile’s health, function and appearance.
What are braces?
Dental braces straighten your teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as:
Crooked teeth.
Crowded teeth.
Gapped teeth.
Malocclusion (issues with the way your teeth fit together).
Many children and teens wear braces, but adult braces are common, too.
In most cases, orthodontists place braces. But some general dentists offer them too.
How do braces work?
Braces use mild, constant pressure to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time. The exact way this happens depends on the type of braces you choose.
How long do braces take to work?
The answer to this question is different for everyone. On average, braces treatment takes about two years to complete. But it depends on the severity of misalignment. Some people finish treatment in under 12 months. Others may need as long as three years.
Risks / Benefits
What are the benefits of dental braces?
The most obvious advantage of braces is a straighter, more beautiful smile. But braces can also:
Make your teeth easier to clean.
Help prevent cavities and gum disease.
Correct temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Restore proper functions like chewing and speaking.
In short, braces can improve the health, function and appearance of your smile.
What are the normal side effects of braces?
There are some mild, expected side effects of braces, including:
Temporary discomfort (which usually occurs the first day and any time your dentist tightens your braces).
Irritation on your tongue, lips or inner cheeks.
Jaw pain.
Difficulty eating (especially after a tightening).
You can manage most of these side effects with over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers. You can also purchase dental wax for braces at your local pharmacy to help with irritation inside your mouth. Simply place some wax over any rough-feeling brackets or wire.
Reference:
American Association of Orthodontists. Adult Orthodontics
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