Braces
Dental braces (also known as orthodontic braces) are a device used in orthodontics to align teeth and their position with regard to a person's bite. They are often used to correct malocclusions such as under bites, overbites, cross bites and open bites, or crooked teeth and various other flaws of teeth and jaws, whether cosmetic or structural. Orthodontic braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to widen the palate or jaws or otherwise shape the teeth and jaws.
Types of Braces
Damon (Self Ligating) Braces
The Damon clear braces system happens to be self-ligating orthodontic treatment. This means that instead of attaching arch wires to brackets using elastic ligatures as is done with traditional braces, the brackets used have a component designed to close around the wires, ensuring they stay attached.This allows patients to complete orthodontic treatment without the need for tightening. Light shape-memory, high-technology wires are used to reduce the number of adjustments needed while moving teeth faster.
Damon braces offer cutting-edge technology that reduces the length of treatment for most patients. This treatment is also less noticeable than traditional metal braces, something that many of our patients appreciate.
Conventional Braces
Metal Braces
Metal Braces :- are silver in color and there are lower fraction ceramic braces hence tooth moment is faster and smoother. In all other aspects they are similar to ceramic braces.
Patients who are conscious of the visibility of braces, normally choose Ceramic Braces over Metal Braces.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic brackets are made of composite materials. They are very strong and generally do not stain. The ligatures (tiny rubber bands) that hold the arch wire on to the ceramic brackets are often white or clear. These are tooth coloured braces placed on the front surface of the teeth.The ligatures are changed each time you get an adjustment -- usually, monthly. Braces can actually be fun for teenagers and you can effectively introduce a couple of solutions for the fashion dilemma and dread of sporting tin grins in school. The introduction of ceramic braces with colored ties might just be the right thing you need to convince them to get braces.
