Head Specialist
Dr. Syazwan Bin Salahudin
Darwin Dental University
Braces
Dental braces is a tool to correct & straighten the arrangement of teeth as well as fix the bite position of the teeth in a jaw.
Why You Need Braces:
- Correcting the function of the teeth & mouth
- In need of a more aesthetic arrangement of the teeth
- Want to maintain better oral health
- Avoid jaw joint problems
- Position of impacted, uneven teeth or teeth that tend to get trauma from an incorrect bite
- Correcting overjet , overbite, crossbite
- Want to gain more confidence (often receives negative outlook due to irregular teeth problems)
Types of Braces For You:
- Conventional braces
- Most popular type today.
- The modern conventional braces used today are smaller & less noticeable than the traditional types of braces.
- The latest technology using soft, heat activated archwire. Resulting in a more comfortable process during treatment.
Advantages:
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- The cost is cheaper than other types of braces.
- Colorful rubber provides the opportunity for the wearer to style different colors.
Disadvantages:
- This type of braces is the more visible because of the colored rubber.
- Not suitable for those who want an inconspicuous / less prominent type.
- Self-ligating braces
- Self-ligating braces are a modern replacement for traditional braces.
- The archwire is held in place using small metal clips as opposed to traditional braces which use elastic rubber.
Advantages:
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- Easy to clean & more compact in size
- Less painful type of braces compared to conventional type
- Teeth movement is faster compared to conventional braces
- More natural teeth movement
- Can avoid the need for tooth extraction during braces treatment
Disadvantages:
- The cost is higher than conventional braces
- If not cleaned properly may cause iron clips to be difficult to open.
How to Care for Your Braces:
- Brush your teeth 2 times a day
- Floss at least once a day
- Brush & floss your teeth carefully to prevent the brackets & wires from being damaged or pulled out
- Avoid eating snacks that can get stuck between your teeth
- Avoid eating sticky foods
- Don’t bite hard food that can damage braces
- Always attend the appointment given by the dentist