Teeth Straightening with Orthodontic Braces

orthodontic treatment is carried out mainly to diagnose the early nature of teeth growth and to provide proper solutions with the help of suitable braces. The early use of braces can avoid malocclusions, crooked teeth, and jawbone issues in children. An orthodontist will perform this early diagnosis, as they are specially trained in the orthodontic field, which mainly deals with correcting an improper bite, crooked teeth, or irregular teeth.

Why do irregular teeth grow?

Kids often have bad habits like thumb sucking, which can result in improper growth of teeth. Since baby teeth are very soft, they can move slightly in a different direction while erupting because of thumb sucking. Our orthodontic expert, Dr. Eddie So, also says that irregular teeth erupt due to tongue thrusting, heredity, and environmental effects.

How Do Dental Braces Correct Crowded Teeth?

There are different types of braces available, such as metal braces, ceramic braces, aligners, etc.

Metal braces are widely accepted and effective. They consist of archwires, brackets, bands, and rubber bands. The function of an archwire is to connect the brackets placed on every single tooth, and the brackets hold the rubber bands that are attached to the surface of a tooth. An orthodontist will fix metal braces with the required amount of pressure to bring teeth into the exact position.

Ceramic braces also work in the same manner as metal braces, and most adults prefer ceramic braces due to their transparent appearance.

Aligners are also orthodontic devices used to hold the teeth in position after orthodontic treatment. Clear aligners are transparent in color and easy to remove as and when required. You can also get custom-made Invisalign clear aligners for your teeth at our dental office, Arcadia Pediatric Dental Practice and Orthodontics.

Maintenance of Dental Braces:

If you are wearing removable braces, then it will be easy to maintain them by cleaning them with warm water or brushing them with a soft-bristled brush. In the case of fixed braces, you should take extra care of your teeth as well as the braces simultaneously. An orthodontist will give you proper suggestions after the treatment on how to look after your braces. The common ways of caring for your fixed metal braces include cleaning after meals, brushing with a soft-bristled brush, avoiding smoke and tobacco, and, most importantly, avoiding biting hard particles with your teeth or opening a soda bottle cap. Apart from these care techniques, you should see an orthodontist regularly until the braces are taken off.