How Dental Braces Make Our World Happier
Dental braces have a long history. They have been used through out the centuries to align teeth, fix jaw problems and repair palates. Metal braces are the standard type that have been used for years.
There have been many changes in braces and orthodontics recently that have made the process of wearing braces simpler and more comfortable.
History Of Braces
Orthodontics has history dating all the way back to the 17th century. Dental braces have been used through out history to straighten teeth and repair other dental problems.
Archaeologists have even found ancient mummified individuals that appear to have their teeth wrapped in metal bands.
What Braces are Used For
Many teens and adults have turned to dental braces to correct problems with their smiles. Crooked teeth can cause embarrassment and low self esteem. But braces aren’t just for aesthetics.
Jaw alignment such as overbites, under-bites and cross-bites all can be repaired with braces. Also palate repair is often done with the use of braces.
Length Of Time and Price Involved
Generally braces are worn for one to two years.The usual time is right around one year and four months. This time can vary depending on the degree of difficulty and where the teeth were to begin with.
It can take up to two and a half years for the teeth to get into the desired position and the braces to be removed.
How Braces Work
With standard metal braces there are wires and band that are used to create the braces. The metal bands are wrapped around the teeth and then glued to the surface. The wires are then attached to the bands.
Hooks are incorporated into the braces where the adjustments can be made to tighten the wires and put further pressure on the teeth to move them into their new position.
The teeth are moved slowly. When the tooth moves new bone grows into the space that is left and this strengthens the teeth and helps hold them in place. Rubber bands can also be incorporated to put extra pressure on the teeth.
These rubber bands are attached to he hooks and help force the teeth into position.
What To Expect After The Braces Are Removed
Normally once the braces are removed that is not the end of the dental treatment. Teeth can move back into the wrong positions if the braes are removed and no further treatment is involved.
Retainers are normally worn once the braces are removed. Retainers can be taken out and put back in. They don’t have to be worn all of the time. They are generally worn at night.
Braces have been used for many years to help people feel better about their smiles as well as correct other problems in the mouth.
The advancement have made braces more aesthetically pleasing and simple to use. Having a nice smile is important so braces are always going to be a big part of our lives.
