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Metal braces are an effective orthodontic method widely applied in dentistry to handle cases of crowded teeth, misaligned teeth, crooked teeth or misaligned bite...1. Overview of metal braces method
Metal braces are one of the traditional orthodontic methods that have always been maintained in dentistry. This method can handle dental problems such as misaligned teeth, protruding teeth, underbites... The duration of use is usually from 12-18 months, sometimes 20 or more than 20 months, depending on Current dental condition. This is a safe and effective orthodontic treatment that can completely satisfy the patient.
In particular, this method can be applied to both children and adults, helping to regain the aesthetics of the face, improving and restoring pronunciation errors caused by abnormalities in the oral structure. At the same time, this method also helps to minimize the harm as well as the risk of complications caused by the deviation in the tooth structure.
On the other hand, compared to other methods, this method of braces has a lower cost, suitable for many different objects.
Currently, there are 2 main methods of metal braces: traditional metal braces and self-ligating metal braces. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, but in terms of effectiveness, it is exactly the same.
2. Some common indications for metal braces
2.1 Misaligned bite Misaligned bite, also known as malocclusion, is the eccentricity of the upper teeth with the lower teeth or the two upper and lower jaws do not match, the teeth on the arch are misaligned, not straight. row.
Causes of malocclusion:
Genetic factors account for 70% of cases. Due to misaligned teeth Due to bad habits from childhood affecting teeth and jaw frame. There are four main types of malocclusion: overbite, open bite, deep bite, and crossbite.
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General signs of malocclusion:
The alignment between the teeth is visible. When biting, the two teeth do not fit together, causing discomfort when chewing or eating, and easily fatigued the jaw. There may be slurred speech, incorrect pronunciation. The patient usually breathes through the mouth. 2.2 Crowded teeth Crowded teeth is a condition that describes an abnormality in the arrangement of the teeth in the dental arch, causing the teeth to jostle and push each other to have a standing position.
Like other dental problems, misaligned teeth are often caused by bad habits from an early age, genetics or diseases that lead to early tooth loss, changes in the dental arch.
Crowded teeth can also be considered a form of misaligned teeth, and is one of the causes of malocclusion.
2.3 Misaligned teeth Misaligned teeth is a condition that describes the disorder in the arrangement of the positions of the teeth on the dental arch. This mess can occur on one tooth or many teeth.
Causes of misaligned teeth:
Genetic, congenital. Due to bad habits from childhood such as sucking on pacifiers, sucking, kicking the tongue often... Due to early loss of teeth or because teeth erupt too late when the jaw is stable. Due to other diseases in the oral cavity caused such as gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay... Due to improper oral care. Expression:
The alignment between the two teeth does not match. Frequently bitten on the inner cheek or tongue. Difficulty eating, chewing or biting and can sometimes be accompanied by slurred speech. Patients with misaligned teeth often breathe through their mouths rather than through their noses. In patients with severely misaligned teeth, it can lead to facial deformities. For cases of misaligned teeth, braces are always the most optimal choice due to their high safety, maximum effectiveness after 12-18 months, some people up to 20 months due to the degree of deviation. This method also does not cause pain or injury to the user, does not affect eating or chewing function, so patients can rest assured when using.
2.4 Protruding teeth Protruding teeth, also known as protruding teeth, is a condition in which the patient's teeth will protrude a lot forward. This is a rather serious form of tooth misalignment, which greatly affects the aesthetics and psychology of the patient, interferes with eating activities, sometimes it also includes abnormalities in the development of the jaw bone structure.
Causes of crooked teeth:
Due to misaligned teeth, usually the upper jaw is misaligned. Due to the size of the teeth being too large compared to the dental arch, the jaw frame does not have enough room for teeth to grow, leading to protruding or crowded teeth. Due to bad habits such as sucking on a pacifier, sucking on the thumb changes the structure of the jaw. Baby teeth fall out too soon. Due to jaw structure: usually the upper jaw is too enlarged compared to the lower jaw, so the upper jaw protrudes out. Cases of both teeth and jaws are often severe cases.
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The advantages of the new generation of braces include:
Metal braces are an orthodontic method thanks to the force of the brackets to bring the teeth into the desired position, by the metal bracket. Stable, but the time of braces with this type of bracket is shortened compared to other types of brackets. The treatment with metal braces is not too complicated like lingual braces or porcelain braces, plus the cost-effective treatment are the outstanding advantages of this type of braces. In addition, metal braces also bring high orthodontic efficiency, time is shortened to the maximum and easy to replace when falling off. With a team of specialized doctors with high professional expertise with many With years of experience, the new generation of orthodontic braces can help you overcome crowded teeth, bring a bright smile with desired teeth.
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