Fact About Dental Braces & It's Types

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Facts About Dental Braces It's Types

• By Dr. Nomi Lee
• Nomi Lee, DDS
• Address 701 N. Highland Springs Ste 11,
  Beaumont, CA, 92223
• Ph. No 951-845-4557
• www.nomileedds-beaumont.com

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What is Dental Braces

• Braces are devices used in orthodontics to align
  and straighten teeth and positions them with
  regard to person's bite. Braces are commonly
  known as Orthodontic braces and dental braces.
  Braces straighten teeth by putting steady
  pressure on your teeth while staying in place for
  a certain amount of time.

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Components Used in Dental Braces

• 1. Brackets
• 2. Archwires
• 3. Rubber Bands
• 4. Spacers
• 5. Elastics

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Brackets

• Brackets are a small square that is bounded on
  front part of teeth. These brackets act like
  handles which hold the archwire that moves the
  teeth. Occasionally, Brackets are cemented on the
  back part of teeth in order to hide from view.

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Arch wires

• Archwires are attached to the brackets and act as
  a tracker to guide the movement of teeth.

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Elastic Rubber Bands

• Tiny elastic rubber bands, called ligatures, hold
  the arch wires to the brackets.

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Spacers

• Spacers are separators that fit between teeth to
  create a small space prior to placement of
  orthodontic bands.

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Elastics

• Elastics are attached to hooks on brackets and
  are worn between the upper and lower teeth in
  various ways. This applies pressure to move the
  upper teeth against the lower teeth to achieve a
  perfect fit of individual teeth.

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Types Of Braces

• The most common types of braces are
• 1. Metal Braces
• 2. Plastic (Invisalign) braces
• 3. Ceramic Braces
• 4. Lingual Braces
• 5. Self Ligating Braces

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Metal Braces

• 1. This is also called "Traditional Braces".
• 2. They are made of austenitic stainless steel
  containing 18 chrome and 8 nickel.
• 3. It is the least expensive and fastest way to
  move teeth into their ideal location.

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Plastic Braces

• 1. This is also called ad "Invisalign"
• 2. It is a popular removable brace that uses
  clear aligners to straighten teeth.
• 3. It is more comfortable than metal braces.
• 4. It is most Expensive.

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Ceramic Braces

• 1. These are an esthetic alternative to plastic
  braces.
• 2. Made of monocrystalline and polycrystalline
  ceramic material.
• 3. it is stain resistant and biocompatible.

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Lingual Braces

• 1. These are same as metal braces except that
  they are on the inside of the bite instead on the
  outside.
• 2. These come with a number of negatives which
  make them inappropriate for many patients.
• 3. It's very difficult to keep it clean.
• 4. It takes a long procedure and is more
  expensive than traditional braces most patients
  do not opt for this type of treatment.

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Self Ligating Braces

• 1. This is similar to traditional and ceramic
  braces which make use of brackets and wire
  system.
• 2. It uses brackets with clips or doors that hold
  on to the wire, instead of the rubber band tie
  system.
• 3. It can be found in both metal and ceramic
  versions, but they are not the right choice for
  every patient.

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How The Dental Braces Work

• 1. This is similar to traditional and ceramic
  braces which make use of brackets and wire
  system.
• 2. It uses brackets with clips or doors that hold
  on to the wire, instead of the rubber band tie
  system.
• 3. It can be found in both metal and ceramic
  versions, but they are not the right choice for
  every patient.

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Advantages Of Dental Braces

• 1. Prevent Gum Dieses
• 2. Prevent Tooth Decay
• 3. Helps in Digestion
• 4. Help with Bad Bites
• 5. Helps with speech improvement
• 6. It helps with self-esteem
• As you can see there are a plethora of benefits
  in getting braces, Because it not only helps in
  getting a smile but also helps in overall health.

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