What are braces? Benefits of braces

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1. What are braces?

Orthodontic braces is a commonly used term in dentistry; helps to move teeth by using specialized dental appliances, giving you a balanced and regular set of teeth.
Usually, a person's braces process can last for 1-3 years, even longer, depending on the location, the degree of misalignment of the teeth and the orthodontic plan that you and the doctor have chosen. choose.

2. Benefits of braces?

Benefits of braces bring the following benefits:
2.1 High aesthetics This is the reason why many people, even though they have fairly regular and strong teeth, still decide to invest time and money. braces cost, because after braces, they will have a perfect smile and teeth become regular, straight, look extremely attractive.

2.2 Improve difficulties in the process of eating Because the teeth are misaligned and not straight in the jaw, it has made the process of chewing food for many people extremely difficult and unsightly.
If this situation lasts for many years, it can cause damage such as bite, gingivitis, headache, ... And braces are the right way to end these problems.
2.3 No need for dentures Braces are a simple way to restore lost teeth by closing the space of missing teeth without the need for dentures (suitable for those who have lost only one or more teeth). several teeth).
In fact, chewing by one's own strong teeth is better and more convenient than on dentures.
2.4 Early prevention of dental problems for young children For many children, early diagnosis and braces will help bones develop more smoothly, making the braces stage when adults are also become lighter, can limit the orthopedic surgery later.
2.5 Overcome pronunciation shortcomings Because the human voice is dominated by factors such as tongue, teeth and lips, in many cases, irregular teeth can lead to difficult pronunciation, stuttering and very difficult to fix. But braces will help realign your teeth, become more regular and from there, your pronunciation becomes more accurate, the sound comes out easier to hear, helping to improve communication skills significantly. .

3. The most common methods of braces

3.1 Metal braces Braces made of metal materials are the earliest and most popular method today.
Use brackets and wires from high-grade metal that do not rust to be able to straighten teeth. Today, the technology of metal braces is growing day by day: the brackets are smaller, less noticeable, and more comfortable for the user.
The method of metal braces is not too expensive, the braces time is short and can overcome a lot of dental diseases.
3.2 Braces with ceramic braces This method uses metal archwires in the traditional method to combine with braces made of bio-ceramic material.
Porcelain braces are similar in size to metal braces but are more difficult to recognize because their color is made to resemble your natural enamel color, bringing high aesthetic value.
The effect that ceramic braces bring is similar to the traditional metal braces method.
3.3 Braces by automatic brackets Similar to the above 2 methods, this method also uses archwires or brackets to be able to apply force to move teeth. This is a method chosen by many dentists for their patients.
In particular, the brackets will be designed with a lid and a slide to be able to keep the bowstring firmly in place with the bracket, instead of using an elastic band like the two methods of braces above.

Thanks to this sliding groove system, the arch wire can create continuous and steady force on both teeth, making the treatment time with automatic braces much shorter than with traditional braces.
In addition, you also do not need to go to the dental clinic as often to align the brackets. If you choose the classic method of braces, you usually have to go to the clinic to change the elastic about every 2-3 weeks or to reattach the brackets in case they come off.
Automatic braces are divided into 2 main types: automatic ceramic braces and automatic metal brackets. Each type of braces has its own advantages and disadvantages, so to choose the most suitable braces method for you, you should go to reputable dental clinics for specific advice and examination.
It can be said that braces are a great invention, bringing great benefits to those who are having difficulty because of unsatisfactory teeth.
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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