Invisalign is the most popular dental treatment option for patients who are looking for an alternative to braces. Although it is a fantastic way to straighten teeth, it is important to be aware of any possible side effects like dry mouth and bad breath.
Most people who wear clear aligners experience bad breath and dry mouth during their treatment.
In this blog, our Orthodontists will learn about such possible side effects of Invisalign, their causes, and how to prevent them.
(more…)Metal and ceramic braces are comparable to each other, however, the brackets and wires used in ceramic braces are transparent or tooth-colored as compared to gray or metallic silver.
Many people choose ceramic braces because they are less noticeable on the teeth than metal braces. Both types of braces take the same amount of time to correct the teeth issues. The only difference between these two appliances is one is made of metal and the other is made of ceramic.
These ceramic braces can be a significant advantage if you are thinking about getting braces and don’t want to feel self-conscious about them.
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The small metal squares attached to the teeth while putting metal braces are called orthodontic brackets. The brackets are obligated to control teeth movement. The metal fittings should not be removed until the teeth-straightening procedure is finished since the archwire of a brace passes through them. You would be aware of this if you already wore metal braces.
On rare occasions, some brace wearers swallow the metal brackets accidentally. Even though it is uncommon, it occurs. We have seen some patients who were frightened severely after gulping the orthodontic brackets mistakenly.
Fortunately, it is not bothersome as many people think. Our dentists have written this blog post to reveal what will happen once the metal square falls into our stomachs.
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Not often do we come across people with the perfect set of teeth and yes, that flawless smile. But the advancement in dental fields has paved the way for crafting the perfect set of teeth and smiles. And for those with an overbite, you might have come across your dentist suggesting you opt for Forsus Springs.
So what exactly does that mean? A Forsus Spring is a dental appliance fixed with a spring to the lower and upper jaw. The idea is to push the upper teeth backward while seamlessly pulling the lower teeth forward to resolve the overbite.
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Dental Spacers are temporary orthodontic devices that are used in the very beginning of teeth straightening treatments occasionally. The dental spacers, also known as orthodontic spacers or orthodontic separators are small rubber or metal bands sized about 1 cm in diameter. They are prescribed to create a small amount of space between the teeth.
Making a room between the teeth allows orthodontists to attach brackets over the teeth’ surfaces. These spacers are commonly placed between the back molars. Generally, 1 to 8 dental spaces are utilized to prepare a patient’s mouth before the braces are fitted.
Even though it is a part of orthodontic treatments, many people are not aware of this appliance. Its intricacies have been explained in this blog article.
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Nowadays, many people are interested in getting DIY braces, teeth-straightening at-home kits. They forget that closing gaps between teeth, revamping the dentition are the domains of orthodontists and should be performed with dental supervision. We have witnessed eliminating such dental supervision in teeth straightening activities made many cases gone wrong.
For instance, many self-treated teeth-straightening cases end up in damaging effects like loose teeth, broken teeth, etc.
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Orthodontic treatments tend to improve the teeth alignment. The orthodontic teeth movement helps enhance the teeth functionality as well as boosting the smile aesthetics. Mostly, people get teeth straightening treatments in their late teens or adolescence whereas dentists recommend getting dental braces in the age range between 10 to 15 is more beneficial. This is because the mouth and teeth of individuals in this age range are still growing so that the teeth are easier to align.
Likewise, dental doctors recommend an approach called “Early Orthodontics” in which beginning the teeth straightening treatments at age 7. This early intervention in aligning the child’s teeth will be more straightforward and require less time to complete due to softer tissue, soft & developing jawbone.
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Getting the braces off (End of teeth straightening treatments) is followed with Retainers. Your Orthodontist will recommend retainers regardless of the type of orthodontic treatment you had received. This is because the teeth repositioned with dental braces should be stabilized to prevent them from becoming crooked or crowded again. In particular cases, dentists make minor corrections in the aligned teeth during this retention phase.
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Braces are not the only way to achieve a straighter smile. Depending on your specific condition, there are other options besides braces to consider. Even though braces have shown to be very effective, they may not be needed to fix some oral conditions.
It is important to note that while you may be looking for ways to straighten teeth without braces at home, taking orthodontic care into your own hands without consulting a dentist is not safe or effective. An orthodontist can help you to find the right treatments and devices to safely and efficiently realign your teeth. Some options your orthodontist recommends may include:
Fixed retainers, such as bonded lingual retainers, are attached with dental cement to the inner surface of the teeth to prevent them from shifting over time, which helps correct the patient’s bite and straighten teeth. A fixed retainer is a good long-term solution, but unfortunately you can’t remove it yourself for relief or repair. The most well known is the Hawley retainer. This is a customized, removable device made of a combination of acrylic and metal wires. These retainers may be noticeable when you wear them, but are removable to eat or brush your teeth. Removable retainers are ideal for those trying to correct their smile’s appearance, because you can remove them for special events or occasional relief. But they’re easy to lose so it’s not uncommon for little ones to leave retainers on lunch trays – and expensive to replace.
These devices are typically used to straighten teeth by correcting jaw imperfections that have contributed to the malocclusion. These appliances tend to be highly conspicuous and take time for results to be seen. To correct malocclusion, you can get a device called the Herbst appliance. This allows the lower jaw to develop in a forward direction to correct the bite, resulting in the upper and lower jaw eventually meeting. This appliance has a metal extension that attaches to the back molars to connect the upper and lower jaws. Headgear is another appliance used to straighten teeth without braces. Protruding upper teeth in children may mean an excessive overbite, which can be corrected with headgear. The appliance places pressure against the child’s upper teeth and jaw, which moves both the jaw and teeth into position simultaneously.
If you have an underdeveloped palate or narrow upper jaw, this can be fixed with an expander. An expander widens your palate to create the space your teeth need to shift into the correct place. A narrow palate can be fixed with a palatal expander to widen the arch of the upper teeth. The way an expander works is pretty simple. First, the expander is attached to the upper molars with dental cement. Then, an orthodontist uses a special key to turn a screw in the center, adding gradual pressure on both sides of the upper jaw. Expanders are mostly invisible, but patients can experience minimal discomfort each time it’s adjusted.
Invisible aligners is one of the easiest ways to straighten teeth without braces. It uses a series of clear plastic aligners to slowly reposition your teeth. The custom-made aligners are removable and work quickly and discreetly to straighten your smile.
Veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve the appearance of a person’s smile. Veneers are custom-made for each patient and carefully shaped to match their unique tooth structure. They can help make crooked teeth appear straighter without the need for braces or other orthodontic treatments. Additionally, Veneers can correct various dental issues, including chips, cracks, and stains.
