A space between the teeth brings personality. "A crooked tooth is hardly noticeable."
Many people hear these phrases when they say they want their teeth fixed.
That may be, but if you are not comfortable with your smile and prefer to cover your mouth with your hand every time you smile, then a dental correction can do wonders and change your life.
One way to correct your teeth is to wear dental braces, orthodontic braces.
Today at ENSMILE invisible dental aligners, we will show you what types of dental braces exist and what are the best alternatives for adults.
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There are two types of dental appliances: fixed and removable. Which dental appliances can fix mispositioned teeth depends on the severity of the misalignment.
Fixed and removable dental appliances move teeth with different types of forces.
Fixed and external dental apparatus: brackets
Brackets, wires, and colored garters - who does not know fixed braces. Almost everyone at school had them, do you agree?
Brackets, small metal or ceramic plates , are glued to the teeth and connected with an arch-shaped wire , which holds the teeth.
The wire serves as an orientation plane and helps move the teeth into the correct position through continuous pressure .
In order not to exert too much pressure, the treatments are carried out in small steps over several years .
Fixed orthodontic appliances are often the only method of tooth correction for very severe and complex dental misalignments. The most used brackets are metal brackets and self-ligating brackets.
With braces fixed from the inside, lingual brackets (lingual = side of the tongue) are glued to the inside of the teeth .
This allows misaligned teeth that require fixed brackets to be corrected completely invisibly . This form of braces is particularly popular among adults due to its aesthetics , although it is important to note that it is the most expensive type of dental appliance of all.
Transparent aligners ( invisible orthodontics ) have revolutionized the world of brackets and orthodontics in general.
Nearly invisible plastic aligners are the most cosmetic alternative to highly visible metal braces , and are a favorite , especially among adults.
With an aligner treatment, the patient receives several clear aligners that are changed every two weeks and adjusted to the new position of the teeth.
Invisible aligners put light pressure on the teeth, gradually moving the teeth into the correct position.
For a successful treatment several splints are required, several aligners, each of which the patient wears for 10-14 days .
Are dental braces only for children and adolescents? Of course not!
Many people in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s would like to have their teeth fixed for cosmetic reasons and are ready to start orthodontic treatment.
If you didn't wear braces as a teenager, you don't need them either, from a medical standpoint.
But, from an aesthetic point of view and to raise your self-esteem, it is valid!
But what are the most suitable orthodontic dental appliances for adults?
The answer is based on the following points that adults prefer when choosing to get their teeth fixed.
- Visibility
Probably the most important argument for or against braces in adulthood is: visibility .
For most people it is unimaginable to wear fixed orthodontic appliances , metal brackets, especially in their daily working life.
However, the most innovative, practical, aesthetic and accessible to all, due to their price, are the invisible aligners.
Invisible aligners are hardly noticeable and you can wear them during the day , at the office or at the University.
- Treatment duration
Another point is the duration of treatment.
While a dental correction with fixed brackets from the inside or outside takes between 2 and 3 years.
A dental misalignment can be corrected in just a few months with the help of Invisible Braces in Pakistan .
In that case, the duration depends on your initial situation.
- Easy to clean and dental hygiene
When it comes to care, clear aligners have a huge advantage over other orthodontic appliances:
Invisible aligners are easy to clean and need to be removed for brushing, so no food residue gets stuck between the wires.
Cleaning the aligners is very easy: using a mild toothpaste and a soft toothbrush are sufficient. Rinse with lukewarm water and voila!
- Limitations in daily life
The aligners are quick to clean, but you should always remove them when eating or drinking sugary drinks.
What worries many when starting their treatment with aligners is: if they are going to be able to talk without lisping.
It may be that this happens at first, since the tongue must get used to its new space, since the aligners cover the teeth a little and the space of the tongue is different.
In a very short time, the language will adapt to the new situation.
In addition, the aligner can also be removed at any time for important appointments, for example.
- Pain
When using orthodontic appliances, the ones that cause the most pain are the brackets, since the orthodontist adjusts them regularly and the head , jaw and all the teeth can hurt.
However, removable aligners do not cause pain, the pressure of the movement is different.
What can happen is that every time you change your aligner, you feel a bit of pressure on your teeth.
Even though it is one of the most common questions asked by patients who are thinking of starting some type of oral health and aesthetic treatment.
The answer will always be indicative, since this depends to a large extent on the treatment time, the chosen format or the client's initial state of oral health.
Of all the types of dental appliances that exist to correct teeth in adults, aligners are the most comfortable and aesthetic.
Due to their transparent, almost invisible material, they are easy to clean and the restrictions in daily life are minimal.
With a fit test, you can easily find out if your misaligned teeth can be treated with aligner therapy.
