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Technological advancements in the medical field have led to innovations and inventions that are improving people’s lives. In the dental sector, changes have facilitated the development of braces that are now used by the dentists. Braces represent treatment options used by the dentists to improve the orofacial appearance of a patient. Some dental problems such as underbites, overbites, incorrect jaw position, crowded teeth or jaw joints disorders are corrected by through the use of braces by professional dentists. The treatment of these disorders prevent the patients from future teeth problems such as gum disease, earache, chewing difficulties, tooth decay among others. To know more about medical and dental disorders that orthodontic solutions can help manage, book an appointment with a specialist.
Types of Braces
There are various types of braces giving the patient a chance to select the type that suits them. The dentist may also recommend to you the best model for your teeth. The following types of braces are used in the dental field.
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Metal Braces
Metal braces are the most common type and are mainly consist of metal brackets and wires. Improvements have been made to their design making them useful and more comfortable to use.
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Lingual Braces
Lingual braces have their metal brackets and wires placed on the inner part of the teeth.
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Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces resemble the metal braces in terms of shape and size. These braces have tooth-colored brackets that blend to the teeth.
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Invisalign
These are custom based aligners that can be removed and replaced.
You should discuss with your dentist the right type of braces to use for your teeth. Some of the most commonly asked questions by patients are how long does it take to put on braces? Does it hurt to have braces on the teeth? The information provided below gives you tips on what to expect during the operation.
How long does it take to put on braces
The setting of braces on a patient’s teeth will depend on the type of braces the patient will have and the preparation of the dentist. In most operations, the activity takes about one or two hours. Preparation before the braces is placed on your involve the cleaning and drying of teeth. The dentist will then apply a bonding glue for holding the brackets. The glue has an unpleasant taste, but it does not harm the body. The final step will involve the placement of the archwires on the brackets and securing it with elastic bands.
You will get used to having braces on your teeth after about a month. It does not hurt to have the braces on your teeth although the teeth and mouth will have some pain after a week. You can purchase pain killers to relieve you of the pain.
