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If a person has crooked teeth, they can use orthodontist braces to help them straighten their teeth. This will give them a chance at a better-looking smile and will help them avoid other oral and health problems. What are the advantages of wearing braces? This article will talk about the benefits of wearing orthodontic braces, the different options available and their differences. After reading the article, you can read more about how orthodontists focus on teeth alignment issues. 

 

What Are Orthodontist Braces? 

Orthodontic braces are appliances that are used by orthodontists that help with problems of crooked teeth. They can also be used to treat tooth malocclusion or tooth overcrowding. Orthodontic braces can come in many forms. People who need to have their teeth straightened may choose from many options available depending on their specific case and the reason they need to get braces. 

 

Types Of Orthodontist Braces 

Metal braces are the most notable kind of braces. However, there is a number of other types of orthodontic braces that people may opt to have instead of traditional metal braces. Here is a list of orthodontic appliances, including metal braces. 

 

Traditional Metal Braces 

Traditional metal braces are used to straighten teeth. Small metal brackets are stuck onto the teeth and are used to position the person’s teeth on their jaw. A metal wire is used to pull and guide the teeth into position. Traditional metal braces are used by people of all ages to get their teeth straightened. However, most of the time adults feel uncomfortable wearing this type of braces because they are very visible. 

Lingual Braces 

Lingual braces also use metal brackets and wire, just like traditional braces. However, the difference between traditional braces and lingual braces is that lingual braces are positioned at the back of teeth. This type of braces is more preferred by adults because it is less conspicuous when the braces are put on. The original goal of having the teeth straightened will be met, but other people will not know that the person is wearing braces. Everybody wins. 

The disadvantage of lingual braces is that it may cause more pain and discomfort to the person because the brackets and wire will come into contact with the tongue more than if the brackets were affixed to the front of the teeth. However, the person’s mouth will later get used to the brackets and later on will not treat the lingual braces as a foreign object. Lingual braces are meant to work in the same way as traditional braces.  

Clear Braces 

Another term for clear braces is Damon braces, because this is a special brand that makes clear braces. Clear braces have more in common with traditional metal braces because the brackets and wire will also be affixed to the front part of teeth, but there is a notable difference. Clear braces use clear backets instead of the metal brackets used in traditional metal braces. These clear brackets will also be used to guide teeth into place using a wire, just like traditional braces. 

 

What Are The Other Options? 

Many people who want to have their teeth straightened do not want to wear braces. This is especially true for adults who may feel self-conscious about wearing metal braces. Some people may not feel comfortable because orthodontic braces will be fixed in place. Luckily for them, there are ways and means to straighten teeth without the use of braces.  

Here is a list of other treatment options for people who do not want to wear braces. 

 

Clear aligners 

People who feel uncomfortable with wearing metal braces will benefit from the use of clear aligners. They will be able to have their teeth straightened without the use of metal braces. Metal braces will be permanently glued onto the teeth of patients and will need to be worn for some time before the person will be  

Veneers 

Veneers can also be used in place of traditional braces, clear braces and lingual braces. Veneers are small porcelain coverings that are used to give the teeth a better appearance. Lingual braces, clear braces and metal braces all target the crookedness of a person’s teeth. But veneers instead solve the problem of the look of the tooth. Veneers can be used to give the person’s teeth a straighter appearance.  

Snap-on Smile 

A snap-on smile is exactly what is sounds like. It also does not target the correction of a person’s teeth like lingual braces, metal braces and clear braces do. However, like dental veneers, it covers up any imperfections of teeth and gives the person the perfect teeth they want to have. 

Snap-on smiles are resin trays that are used to give the impression of a perfect smile. These trays are placed on top of the real teeth that are crooked and imperfect.  

 

Are You Thinking About Getting Orthodontic Braces? 

If you have crooked teeth and are feeling self-conscious about the ways your smile looks, getting orthodontic braces may be the answer you are looking for. There are many advantages to using orthodontic braces to improving the quality of your smile.  

You can ask your dentist about possible remedies to straighten your crooked teeth. They will be able to recommend the right method that will produce the best results when it comes to your tooth malocclusion. Your dentist will be able to determine the best solution for your tooth alignment problems. 

If you do not have enough funds for orthodontic braces, there is a chance that you may be able to get your braces using your dental insurance. Although some may consider orthodontic braces as a luxury, there are some that consider it to be a medical need to get braces. This means that there is a chance for your orthodontic braces to be covered by your dental insurance. However, it is best for you to verify this with your dental insurance provider, to make sure that you will be able to get accurate information. 

 

Final Thoughts 

Getting orthodontic braces can help you with your oral health problems like tooth over-crowding and crooked teeth. It is a good idea to seek treatment for these oral health issues to prevent other problems from occurring. Heart problems and other health issues may be triggered indirectly because of a person’s crooked teeth. This is why it is important to seek treatment and see what your options are when it comes to teeth straightening and orthodontic braces. 

Should you have any questions about the process or how orthodontic braces work, visit your dentist. They will be more than happy to explain anything that is unclear to you.