Dental braces are fixed orthodontic appliances to help in the correction of teeth that are out of alignment. It improves the function of your teeth, aesthetics of your smile, allowing you to glow with confidence and boost your self-esteem!
With misaligned teeth, it will be challenging to brush and floss effectively. This could lead to periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay as oral biofilm bacteria accumulates and flourishes in the pocket spaces. Wearing braces straightens your teeth and allows you to clean areas that were previously unreachable. Therefore, it essentially improves your overall oral health.
Wearing braces helps to straighten the alignment of your teeth and improves the aesthetics of your smile. With straight and well-aligned teeth, you will be able to smile with confidence and boost your overall self-esteem!
With malocclusion, you may find yourself accidentally biting onto your inner cheeks while chewing. Your jaw may also feel sore as a result of having to compensate for your teeth’s alignment. Therefore, straightening your teeth will realign your bite and increase your overall comfort during mastication.
Our cheeks, teeth, lips and tongue are all involved in the harmony of pronouncing words. Some cases of malocclusion lead to lisping of words as your tongue is restricted to a limited position in the mouth.
Check with our dentists and have a thorough examination and discussion to find out if you are having teeth malalignment.
For instance, some cases of misaligned teeth or malocclusion that would require braces are:
The procedure for braces treatment minimally requires 2 years. The duration varies between each patient as it depends on your age, immunity and the complexity of your case. Every braces treatment procedure involves:
Metal Braces | Metal braces are widely used and popular among adolescents. The metal braces brackets are being applied onto the surface of the teeth and are connected together by a metal archwire. The archwire is secured to the braces brackets using colourful elastic ties. The dentist would adjust the alignment of your teeth by adjusting the archwires. |
Ceramic Braces | Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces. However, ceramic braces are made of clear, tooth colored material which are less visible and less likely to be discoloured. The ceramic braces have similar thickness compared to metal braces. |
Self-Ligating Braces | Self-ligating braces work similarly to metal and ceramic braces and are available in metal or ceramic material. However, self-ligating braces utilise specialised brackets to connect the archwire instead of colourful elastic ties. Putting on these braces results in shorter appointment times as they are relatively easier to make adjustments. |
Clear Aligners (Invisible Braces) | Clear aligners (invisible braces) are becoming an increasingly popular mode of orthodontic treatment as it enhances aestheticism through its transparent and pliable material without the need for brackets, archwires or elastic ties. Aligners gives off a natural appearance and are removable to allow for thorough cleaning on a daily basis. |
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