Metal Braces
Not everyone is born with beautiful teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are known sources of self-consciousness, embarrassment and low self-esteem. At Dr. Nirali’s Dental Clinic Ahmedabad, we offer a variety of orthodontic solutions to help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.
There are lot of treatment options to correct teeth that are crowded or crooked including retainers, aligners and braces (Metal, Ceramic or Micro braces). Correcting a bad bite and improperly aligned teeth (malocclusion) is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also for proper oral health and function.
Your age, jaw and the size of your teeth all contribute to your smile. Bite problems usually become obvious between ages 6 and 12, and orthodontic treatments often start at ages 8 and 14. But this doesn’t mean that adults aren’t good candidates for braces. Healthy teeth can be adjusted at any age. In fact, many orthodontic cases can be corrected as easily for adults as for children.
When should I see an orthodontist?
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, it’s time to schedule a visit once you recognize any of the following signs in yourself or your child:
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Sucking the thumb or fingers, or other oral habits
- Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
- Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or are recessed
- Speech difficulty
- Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
- Protruding teeth
- Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
- Facial imbalance or asymmetry (features out of proportion to the rest of the face)
- Grinding or clenching of teeth
- Inability to comfortably close lips
What happens during my orthodontic consultation?
Since our patients lead busy lives, time has been dedicated to complete diagnostic recordsand sometimes start orthodontic treatmentthe same day. This will reduce the numberof visits before “braces on” happens!Before we put braces on, we will:
- Snap a few pictures and take Digital X-rays
- Take molds of your teeth
- Discuss treatment, braces and pricing
What kind of braces do we offer?
- Metal braces – These are the traditional brackets made of polished stainless steel.Various colored ties can be added to the braces to create a fun, unique smile.
- Clear braces – These brackets are made of ceramic to mimic the color of teeth and givethe braces a more aesthetic appearance.
Metal braces are the more traditional treatment option for correcting bites and crooked teeth. Strong, stainless steel brackets, tiny rubber bands called “ligatures” or “o-rings” and wires make up these braces. Metal brackets are less expensive than other bracket types. Patients are also offered a variety of choices when it comes to the colors of the ligatures.
FAQs
The technical term to describe these problems is “malocclusion”.
Practicing orthodontics requires professional aptitudes in diagnostics, treatment planning, insertion, use and control of different corrective appliances used to align teeth, lips and jaws, all contributing to dento-facial harmony.
Even if the majority of orthodontic patients are children or adolescents, more than 25% of Canadians under orthodontic care are adults. In our practice, this proportion is even greater.
We regularly and successfully treat patients between 40 and 70+ years of age.
In adults, the absence of growth may make it necessary to use different treatment modalities or to have different treatment objectives than with a growing population.
It is never too late to improve your dental condition with orthodontics.
Any deviation from this “ideal” relationship is considered a “malocclusion”. It refers to any inadequate relationship between the teeth and/or jaws.
The most common malocclusions have crooked, crowded, rotated teeth, excessive overbite, teeth that are “sticking out”, teeth that do not touch one another when biting, “scissor bites”, etc.
You can find more details about malocclusions in the section Treated cases – Before & After
• They can be caused by thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting, dental disease, premature loss of primary or permanent teeth, accidents or some medical problems.
• Left untreated, these orthodontic problems can become worse. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that may cause tooth decay, eventual gum disease and tooth loss.
• A bad bite can also cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, difficulty in chewing and excess stress of the supporting bone and gum tissue.
• When there are missing teeth, orthodontics can improve the alignment of the remaining teeth and may make possible better tooth replacement options for your dentist.
• In certain cases where one or many teeth are missing, orthodontics can partially or completely close the spaces left by these teeth. This can reduce or eliminate tooth replacement costs for the patient after orthodontics.
Patient’s age
Remaining growth
Case complexity
Patient cooperation during treatment.
In general, treatments can last between 12 and 30 months with an average of 20 to 22 months.
The newer technologies that we use allow us to treat a majority of the cases 4 to 6 months faster than with conventional approaches and we frequently complete corrections in 15 to 18 months or even less.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic Braces are made of strong composite materials that are made to match the color of the teeth. They are less noticeable making them a popular choice among many patients. The brackets are made of ceramic or porcelain materials and the wires are made of metal alloys and deliver a constant, gentle force to move teeth.
Clear and Ceramic Braces (Tooth coloured braces) are a low-visibility alternative to traditional metal braces. Ceramic braces have minimal visual impact and much less noticeable than metal braces, even up close. Clear and Ceramic braces are largely responsible for the increase in popularity of orthodontic treatment in teens and adults.
visit the clinic for a consultation to find out which option would suit you best.
Advantages of Clear and Ceramic Braces (Tooth Coloured Braces)
- Low-visibility – This fixed brace system is far less obvious than metal braces. Even the wires can be coated to be tooth-coloured rather than just metal.
- Efficient – Treatment times are just as quick as any other orthodontic option available. There is no compromise to treatment times with this option.
- Value – This is the most cost-effective fixed brace appliance available.
A beautiful smile is a great asset to everyone regardless of age. It plays a huge role in one’s self-image and self-confidence. Healthy teeth can be adjusted at any age. In fact, many orthodontic cases can be corrected as easily for adults as for children.
ToothColoured Braces, Clear and Ceramic Braces
Range of possible treatment
Ceramic braces can be used to treat all orthodontic problems from straightforward to very complex.
Treatment Time
Treatment times are low, with typical cases taking around 6-12 months but this does vary depending on the degree of complexity and amount of crowding. A more accurate estimation of treatment length is provided at the consultation.