Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Popular Kinds of Dental Braces

By David Stogner

The other name for dental braces is orthodontic braces that are known to fix problems of the teeth, particularly their alignment. To be able to fix the position of the teeth, the individual's bite is used as a reference. The usual problems that are being solved by dental braces are cross bites, open bites, under bites, and especially crooked teeth. Other dental tools are used in combination with dental braces to make sure the teeth are properly aligned. Dental braces are usually recommended for teens and children.

When force is applied, the teeth are also forced to move. The arch wire that pushes the teeth in their right location applies the force needed. Every month, a tooth is said to move a millimeter. This happens when the braces are adjusted. But the movement of the teeth will differ from person to person. There are also other factors that will affect how the teeth will move.

Clear braces - For some individuals, they usually prefer this type to metal braces because it goes well with the color of the teeth. Ceramic or plastic alloy are the usual materials that are used for this type but still it serves the same purpose as the metal braces. In combination with the clear braces, clear elastic and metal ties are used which blends well with the teeth's color. As compared to metal braces, the clear braces' friction is higher that is why it is more brittle. That is why this is harder to remove when the treatment is already finished.

Clear braces could be an alternative that goes well with the color of the teeth. The most common materials that are used for these braces are plastic alloy and ceramic. The clear braces function the same as traditional metal braces. Instead of using the traditional wire, clear flexible ties and white metal ties are used for this kind of brace. These easily break though, compared to the traditional metal braces, which are harder to remove at the end of the treatment.

Stainless steel braces are gold-plated. This is usually for those who are allergic with nickel. Though, it is also chosen because it can blend properly with the teeth and some individual just like the look of gold than silver.

Gold-plated stainless steel braces - When an individual is allergic to nickel, this is the usual brace that is given. Some individuals will choose this kind because they prefer the look of gold to silver.

Shaped braces are another alternative when an individual is looking for something different. This kind of brace is provided by the WildSmile Brackets and it also functions the same as the usual non-shaped bracket. For the normal non-shaped brackets, it has a square pad. For the shaped braces it can be a star, diamond, round and heart.

Progressive clear retainers which is offered to the market carrying the Invisalign brand name. The teeth's alignment is slowly fixed by these braces. It's only difference with the traditional metal braces is that it can be detached before eating. But is not advisable to be used for complicated teeth problems. - 15343

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