Braces are teeth straightening devices intended to correct alignment problems. As they are technically called, Orthodontics corrects the malocclusion or improper relationship between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws as they match each other. Through dental braces treatment, crooked teeth and malocclusion are corrected and refined. Such treatment will significantly affect the patient’s facial and dental aspect as the teeth are aligned to treat prominent underbite, overbite, or scissor-bite.

An orthodontist (a dentist specializing in dental braces) usually treats teeth malalignment setbacks. Examples of this are overcrowding, uneven teeth, teeth out of position, non-aesthetically pleasing teeth stance, and teeth not helping to function. Teeth movement is possible because, with the correct level and interval of pressure applied to them, each tooth or group can move to the aimed position or place. During this movement, the jawbone changes and favors the pressure’s direction. So, that is the principle behind teeth movement; they are flexible to any consistent action applied.


Who Needs to Have Dental Braces?

Those who are candidates to received Dental Braces are patients with teeth and jaw problems like:

Overbite (Buck Teeth)

Front upper teeth protrude out over the lower teeth

Underbite (Prognathism)

Lower teeth extend outwards in relation to the upper front teeth

Deep bite (Closed Bite)

Upper front teeth cover almost entirely the lower front teeth when they come together, showing a small portion of lower teeth or none at all

Open Bite

Teeth do not come together or close in the front of your mouth; even with back teeth, an open bite can happen

Cross Bite (Reverse Bite)

Lower teeth appear as protrusive with respect to the upper front teeth. Crooked teeth (Misaligned Teeth) commonly seen among children and adults – resulting in cosmetic, health, and speech problems.

Teeth spacing (Gaps between teeth)

Due to early loss of permanent molars and smaller teeth sizes, teeth spacing happens.

Jaw problems (TMJ)

Jaw joint is situated in front of each ear; dysfunction of jaw joint results in distressing jaw problems.

Misaligned or Asymmetrical Jaw

Issues that relate to jaw position and sometimes requires surgery Overcrowded Teeth – due to smaller jaw size and bigger teeth that won’t fit on the entire jaw

Braces will include throughout its movement all pertinent teeth that will serve as holding components for the brackets, buccal tubes, and molar bands.  The specialized archwire interlaced with rubber, fine ligature wires, or bracket hooks will correct the teeth alignment goal. The mentioned candidates above are ideal recipients for Dental Braces so that these patients can benefit from the treatment outcome.

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