Orthodontic Braces

Orthodontic Braces or dental braces help straighten and align your teeth when you have malocclusion, overbite, underbite, misaligned, crowded or, crooked teeth.

Here you will get the answer to the questions related to braces,  solutions to your problems and tips.

Types of braces

Braces are of different types, such as-

  • Traditional or metal braces
  • Ceramic braces
  • Lingual braces
  • Invisalign

Uses of braces

The orthodontist attach braces to correct-

  1. Malocclusion or Misaligned teeth
  2. Crowded teeth
  3. Overbite
  4. Underbite
  5. Openbite
  6. And, others

Components of braces

There are many components of braces.

Brackets are the part attached to the teeth with the help of glue.

The archwire is then placed on the slot of the bracket. The archwire is the active part f braces. When they are activated, put force on teeth through brackets. This causes tooth movement.

Springs are also active components. There are different types of springs, such as coil springs, forsus springs.

Various types of Elastics also help move teeth. These are the power chains, rubber bands, etc.

Power chains are mainly helping to close space between teeth. They have other functions, too.

Rubber bands help fix overbite, underbite, and open bite. There are different types of rubber bands.

Ligatures are also elastics, but they don’t move teeth. They hold brackets in position.

We discussed all of these parts and braces in various articles. You can read those.

Orthodontic treatment with braces needs a couple of years to complete.

But, in the end, you get a wonderful smile.

You should follow instructions proved by your orthodontist like cleaning properly and taking care of your braces to get a better outcome.

Braces cost may vary depending upon the case and length of treatment.

My Braces Wire Gets Bent: Why This Happens, How To Fix

Bent braces wire

You have to face many uncomfortable situations while wearing braces like braces wires getting bent. You may ask, why braces wire gets bent and how to fix it. Orthodontists usually bents the archwire to put pressure on your teeth. Sometimes, it gets bent due to its property, an accident, or unexpected activities of the wearer.

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Best Braces Color Combinations [For Seasons & Holidays]

Best braces color combos for holidays, events and seasons

Braces wearers can pick a single color for braces. But, they can also get Braces Color Combinations. You can choose braces color combinations that have significance. Pick two or three colors and make a combo that can be a representative for a season, festival, holiday, and a special occasion such as independence day, new year,

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Braces Wire Popped Out Of Bracket: Causes, What To Do

Braces Wire Popped Out Of Bracket: How To Fix

After getting braces, you have to maintain them properly, otherwise, part of the braces may be damaged or broken. One of the most common problems during braces treatment is braces wire popping out of the bracket. Braces wire may be popped out of a bracket due to brushing or flossing teeth carelessly, biting on hard

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