ALL ABOUT BRACES

 Before knowing about the types of braces, let's know little a bit about what are braces. The correction of a wide range of orthodontic problems like crooked teeth, gaps in teeth, crowded teeth, and Malocclusion is done by dental braces or simply Braces. Braces also help to straighten our teeth. We see around us, many people wear braces including children and teens. Braces put constant pressure to push your teeth to their new position over time.

 

 

TYPES OF BRACES

 

There are many different types of braces. One can choose depending on a few factors like the condition of teeth, what issues they have, and also their personal preferences.

 

CLEAR ALIGNERS: Clear aligners are also called invisible braces. These braces use a series of clear plastic aligners to shift the teeth into their original position. These braces look like sports mouth-guards but in thin form and fit on the teeth. They are simply removable and cannot be noticed by people around you. For the first few days of their use, you may feel them inside your teeth but as time passes you will become habitual with them.

 

 

METAL BRACES

 

When we first think of braces, the braces which come to our mind are traditional metal braces. Metal braces use brackets and wires to gently push your teeth over time and they use stainless steel bands. An orthodontist or a dentist will attach bracket one on each tooth, and then keep a thin flexible archwire on the brackets. The ligatures keep the wire in place firmly.

 

Yes, metal braces are more visible than clear aligners or any other type of braces. It's on which ligatures you want to use like if you want to go with clear one or tooth-colored to make your braces less noticeable.

 

 

CERAMIC BRACES

 

These braces are very much like metal braces. There are many commonalities between both of them except for one difference. These brackets are made up of ceramic material. This one also allows you to use colored or clear material to just make them less noticeable. These braces are stronger and smoother than metal braces. Sometimes, they are also called ceramic braces.

 

 

The way aligned smile is important for us, the same way getting treatment done at the right hospital is important. Sohana Hospital in Mohali has the best team of dentists. Our orthodontists plan everything depending on your expectations from the treatment. This helps them to provide you with the desired outcomes.