Dental Braces
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WHY DENTAL Braces?
The Benefits of Braces for Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a common option for children and adults alike, with braces being one of the most popular options. Braces can help to correct a range of orthodontic problems, including crooked or crowded teeth, jaw issues, and a misaligned bite. They can also address issues with maintaining oral hygiene, speaking properly, and eating. With advancements in dental technology, braces have become more comfortable, sleeker, and less noticeable than ever before. Contact an orthodontist to learn how braces can help you achieve that perfect smile you’ve always wanted.
Do I Need Braces?
Signs that you may need braces:
- Teeth are visibly crooked or crowded
- Difficulty flossing and brushing
- Frequently biting your tongue or cheek
- Teeth that don’t align properly when your mouth is at rest
- Speech difficulties
- Jaw pain or clicking when you chew or first wake up
- Mouth breathing
- Early, late, or irregular loss of baby teeth
- Adult teeth that came in delayed or late
- Difficulty chewing food
- An under- or overbite
- Missing or extra teeth
What are the types of braces?
There are several different types of braces. The type that’s best for you depends on a few factors, including the kind of issue you have, the severity of your condition and your personal preferences.
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Metal braces
When you think of braces, traditional metal braces might be what you imagine. Metal braces use stainless steel bands, brackets and wires to gently shift your teeth over time.
A dentist or orthodontist will bond (glue) a bracket on each tooth, then place a thin, flexible archwire over the brackets. Tiny elastic bands called ligatures keep the wire firmly in place.
Metal braces are visible when you smile. You can choose clear or tooth-colored ligatures to make your braces less noticeable. Or, if you’re feeling festive, you can choose brightly colored ligatures.
Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces work the same way as metal braces. The key difference is that the brackets, wires and ligatures are tooth-colored, so they blend in with your smile. Ceramic braces are still visible, but they’re less noticeable. One drawback to ceramic braces is that they’re more fragile than metal braces, so they’re more likely to break.
Lingual braces
Lingual braces are similar to traditional braces. But they go on the back surfaces of your teeth instead of the front. Most people who choose lingual braces do so because they don’t want other people to be able to tell they have braces.
Self-ligating braces
Self-ligating braces look similar to traditional metal braces. The main difference is that, instead of ligatures (tiny elastic bands), self-ligating braces use a built-in system to hold the archwire in place.
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Location
433 Bridgewater St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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