Braces & Aligners
Braces consist of metal brackets that are bonded to the teeth and connected by wires and rubber bands. They are effective in correcting a wide range of dental problems, including misaligned teeth, overcrowding, and bite issues. The average duration of braces treatment is typically around 18 to 24 months, although it can vary depending on the individual's specific dental issues and the treatment plan.
People with braces are usually advised to avoid certain foods that can damage the braces, such as hard candies, sticky sweets, and crunchy snacks like popcorn or nuts.
When do you need Braces & Aligners?
- Misaligned Teeth: Braces are used to correct teeth that are crooked, crowded, or have gaps between them.
- Underbites: Braces are used to correct underbites, where the lower front teeth protrude beyond the upper front teeth.
- Overbites: Braces can correct overbites, where the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth excessively.
- Open Bites: Braces can address open bites, where there is a gap between the upper and lower front teeth when the mouth is closed.
- Mild to Moderate Alignment Issues: Aligners are effective for correcting mild to moderate orthodontic problems involving tooth alignment and bite.
More information
How long I need to wear braces ?
Usually braces are worn from 9months - 16month but the time can increase or decrease depends on the severity of the mall allignment of one teeth.
What are different types of braces?
Types of braces - metal braces, ceramic or transparent braces, lingual braces, aligners are the recent and more trending ones nowdays because of it easyness in usage and patient compliance.
how often I need to come in for appointment?
We call our patients once a month. In 5%-10% cases only we call some times twice or as per needed.
What should I do if I have an orthodontic emergency, such as a broken wire or bracket?
Call and inform your dentist as soon as possible and take a appointment to fix it.
Will I need to wear a retainer after my braces are removed, and if so, for how long?
Upto 3-6 months.
Some Facts
Braces have been used in orthodontic treatment for over a century, with the first modern braces introduced in the early 20th century.
They are composed of metal brackets, wires and bands.
Aligners gained popularity in the late 20th century and have since become a popular alternative to traditional braces.
They are made from clear, medical-grade plastic and are custom-designed for each patient's treatment plan.