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4 Ways Braces Help Your Oral Health
Not everyone is born with perfectly straight teeth. Crooked teeth, misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, “too many” teeth – all of these can lead to an imperfect smile. This can lower a person's self-confidence. The good news is that all of these problems can be solved with the use of braces. Braces are traditional metal brackets that help push misaligned teeth into the desired position. The brackets exert a tolerable amount of pressure on the teeth, gradually adjusting the brackets until they move into their desired position.
There are now different types and colors of braces available, as well as invisible braces. There are traditional metal braces or brightly colored braces. Some ceramic braces are less noticeable than metal braces. For those who are conscious about wearing braces, invisible braces or braces are also available. The difference is appearance and cost. Listening to your dentist’s advice will help you choose braces that are right for each person. Young people and adults alike can use braces to improve the appearance of their smile and the position of their teeth. But braces offer more than just aesthetic value; they also promote and support a person's oral health. Depending on the severity of a person's dental problems, the length of time they wear braces varies from person to person to achieve the desired appearance.
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How to maintain good oral hygiene while wearing braces
Whether you have metal braces, ceramic braces, or lingual braces, you need to know how to care for them. If you take care of your braces properly, it will make them more comfortable and effective, which means you'll be one step closer to your perfect smile every day! So, what can you do to ensure you maintain your oral health while wearing braces?
Caring for your teeth with braces
Orthodontic braces and retainers
- Braces and retainers are appliances used to help straighten teeth.
- Your dentist or orthodontist may recommend braces if you need to correct your bite, have problems with jaw function, or want to improve your smile.
- There are many options for braces, so you can work with your dentist or orthodontist to find one that's right for you.
- Orthodontic treatment is usually performed during the teenage years.
- These braces usually take 1 to 3 years to straighten your teeth.