Fixing your teeth will improve your self-esteem and oral health. If you want to fix your teeth, you should consider several orthodontic treatments and talk to an experienced orthodontist. It is also important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
The pressure exerted by metal braces on the teeth fosters bone development needed for realignment. They are most useful in treating severe conditions of malocclusion.
With traditional braces, this process begins with an initial consultation wherein the orthodontist scans your teeth using digital technology then creates a plan for treatment. The next appointment has brackets and wires put into place on your tooth surfaces with special dental glue. Regular visits will be scheduled to check on how you are progressing, fit new sets of clear aligners, as well as adjust wires so that optimum results can be achieved.
One of the best things about clear aligners is that they can be taken out when you eat and thus letting you enjoy a broader range of food. You can also brush and floss your teeth as you would normally do without worrying about pieces of food sticking in your mouth.
Wearing braces over a long period of time may be uncomfortable. This is because braces have brackets that rub against the insides of lips or tongue making them to become sore. Nevertheless, if orthodontic waxing is employed on the sensitive sections, this condition can be controlled.