Do braces make teeth weak?

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The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Braces are the effects of brackets and aligners on the teeth to move the teeth to the predetermined position. This impact makes many people worry about the weakening of their teeth during braces. So do braces make teeth weaker?

1. What are braces?

Braces are becoming a "salvation" for those who have dental problems such as: crooked teeth, protruding teeth, misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, crooked teeth,... Not only can we fix them. With the above conditions by rearranging the teeth neatly on the jaw, braces also bring a bright smile. This is a safe method of affecting teeth, without invasive or damaging the gum tissue around the teeth.
Braces are suitable and safe for most people, especially for those who need to overcome the disadvantages of their teeth, communicate a lot and travel often.
With the development of technology, braces have many options for users depending on the needs, cost and condition of each person's teeth. However, braces have many problems that make users wonder.

2. Do braces weaken teeth?

The impact of brackets and trays on teeth makes many people worry about the weakening of their teeth when doing braces. In particular, for people with complex teeth, braces need to be accompanied by tooth extraction for braces to be effective. In fact, braces do not weaken teeth, unless the doctor's skills are not high, the technique is not good, the materials are not up to standard, the teeth may be weakened.
Therefore, to answer the question: "Do braces make teeth weaker" depends a lot on the skill of the doctor and the materials used. In addition, effective braces no longer depend on the level and actual skills of the doctor when adjusting traction.

If the doctor follows the correct procedure and the patient adheres to the doctor's instructions, the teeth will not only return to normal but also be as strong as they were at the beginning. Because braces only promote the maximum effect if performed by a good, skilled and experienced doctor.
Thus, it can be concluded that in order for the braces process to be effective and not cause side effects such as weakened teeth, you should choose reputable and quality dental clinics and facilities.
When choosing a high-quality clinic and skilled doctors combined with the patient's compliance with the doctor's instructions, braces will be effective. Moreover, after braces, the teeth will help increase chewing force when the bite between the two jaws is close together, from which the face becomes more harmonious.

3. When do teeth weaken with braces?

Teeth can be weakened if the dentist and user make mistakes both before, during and after braces. Specifically:

3.1. Before braces

Usually, before carrying out braces, the doctor will perform a number of measures to diagnose the condition of the teeth such as: examining, taking x-rays of the teeth. However, if in the process of misdiagnosing, it will lead to mistakes in treatment regimens as well as weakening teeth. This responsibility will therefore rest with the dentist. Doctors need to take pictures and diagnose the disease carefully to come up with an appropriate treatment plan. If before braces, the diseases of the teeth are not treated or thoroughly treated, which will lead to the bacteria continuing to multiply, causing more severe diseases. When the roots of the teeth are not protected by the gum tissue, the teeth will become weak and easily shaken.

3.2. While braces

Problems in the process of braces that are not handled carefully will cause weak and loose teeth. For example, when the doctor attaches the brackets incorrectly, the elastic band does not create the correct traction, causing the teeth to move misaligned. In the wrong position with the impact of inappropriate traction, the tooth will be weakened. The doctor applied insufficient traction, making the teeth unable to move as originally anticipated. The more squeezing, the more sensitive teeth will be, affecting eating and chewing as well as daily oral hygiene. Or when using too much force, causing receding gums, alveolar bone loss, reduced tooth root life, severely misaligned bite. Changing the elastic or adjusting the traction too early or too late also makes the jawbone weak and damaged.

3.3. After braces

The process of dental care after braces is extremely important, it affects the weakening of teeth. Therefore, you need to take good care of your teeth and mouth so as not to affect the hardness of your teeth.
Braces are a great invention, bringing great benefits to those who are struggling because of unsatisfactory teeth. However, to ensure aesthetics as well as oral health, to avoid weakening teeth, you should choose reputable medical facilities and hospitals to perform braces.
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.

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