DENTAL BRACES- Put your best smile forward!

                       DENTAL BRACES   

     

Hi to all….

Well ….I am back with another write up/BLOG based on RESTORATION helping in the alignment of the teeth with irregularities(malocclusion/OCCLUSAL DISCREPANCIES). owing to  genetic predisposition, habitual, physiological and endrocrinal FACTORS.

OCCLUSAL DISCREPANCIES:-

ALLIGNERS/BRACES:-

Here I am talking about ALLIGNERS/BRACES for guiding the misaligned teeth in a corrected position. 

Braces are CUSTOM-MADE  individual to the needs of the patient.

MAINLY USED FOR IMPROVING THE FACIAL APPEARANCE(AESTHETICS).

IT ALSO IMPROVES FUNCTIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SPEECH ALTERED IN TERMS OF MALALLIGNED TOOTH/TEETH ANOMALIES(DENTOFACIAL DISTURBANCES) 

Including functional abnormalities like abnormal bites like cross bite,open bite,deep bite, overbite,jaw structure anomalies,SPACING (AND ALSO MIDLINE DIASTEMA), CROWDING,can be habitual abnormality such as THUMBSUCKING IN KIDS ETC.

THUMBSUCKING HABIT:-

Let’s look into the details about BRACES:-

 

Braces are available in many forms as:

Metal braces(CONVENTIONAL BRACES).

Ceramic braces(TOOTH COLOURED).

Lingual braces.

INVASALIGN Braces.(CUSTOM PLASTIC TRAYS).

 

Let’s go into detail of different braces.

Metal braces are made up of metal brackets and wires(TRADITIONAL BRACES).

Ceramic braces/Clear braces are tooth colored brackets merge into the teeth and are invisible.

Self ligating braces Use clips to hold the wires unlike elastic rubber ties for METAL AND CERAMIC BRACES.

Lingual braces are traditional metal braces.Wires and braces are placed inside the teeth/ behind the teeth.(Custom -made braces).

Invasilign/alligner trays: are less noticeable for  the not very significant problems.And involve less frequent visits. They can be removed and placed back throughout the day.(CUSTOM-MADE).

COMPONENTS OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES:-

MATERIALS  FOR ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE ALLERGY:-

PLASTIC.

METAL (STAINLESS STEEL).

CERAMIC.

COMBINATION OF MATERIALS.

ALLERGY IN CASE:

ALLERGIES TO BE CONSIDERED IF ANY TO ANY MATERIAL SO THAT TIMELY CHANGE CAN BE MADE AND VERY MUCH SUITABLE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL BY BEING BIOCOMPATIBLE.(ORAL TISSUE FRIENDLY.)

What is ADULT DENTITION:-(PERMANENT DENTITION).

This is a stage when Deciduous dentition is replaced by Permanent dentition.

This final dentition contributes to the aesthetic and functional abilities (Speech and Digestion).

Crowding/Haphazardly placed teeth/Irregular teeth-can lead to improper oral hygiene and pick up with the dental caries(cavities).

Improper bite causes chewing inefficiency. 

Crooked teeth may pose for the gingival inflammation (GINGIVITIS-early  and advanced) and Periodontal problems including PERIODONTITIS(TOOTH STRUCTURE ABNORMALITIES) HALITOSIS(BAD BREATH) AND TOOTH MOBILITY(EXPRESSED IN DIFFERENT GRADES).

Forwarded placed teeth/proclined teeth-brings out the convex face profile.

Retroclined teeth(backwards facing teeth) -bring out the concave face profile.

Open bite -compromising the Aesthetic and Mastication too.

Spacings between the teeth.-lead to speech defects in terms of speech clarity like MIDLINE -DIASTEMA .

And also,Temporomandibular disorders can happen with the unevenly placed teeth CAUSING JAW ACHES AND DISCOMFORT WITH THE MUSCLES OF THE FACE AND NECK .

 

WHAT IS MIXED DENTITION:(BOTH PERMANENT AND DECIDUOUS DENTITION ARE VISIBLE):-

Jaw growth disorders-includes non- invasive correction followed by surgical correction when required depending upon the severity of the condition involved. 

HAMPERS CHILD PSCHYOLOGY:-

Treatment of Crooked teeth.-It can affect the child psychology on a whole bringing  down the confidence ability to face the society and peers.

AESTHETIC DENTISTRY IS EVOLVING IN A BIGGER WAY TO MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF THE AVAILABLITY OF ADVANCED TECHNIQUES BRINGING A GREAT CHANGE ALTOGETHER.

WAIT IS OVER MY DEAR READERS:

Go in for the required change giving you  all a BETTER SMILE AND FUNCTIONAL CHANGE MAKING LIFE EASIER IN A LONGER RUN.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:-

Familiar question asked by the parents  is:- WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET THE BRACES.

Right time to get the orthodontic evaluation is at 7 years done by the ORTHODONTIST,a specialist who specializes in alligning and straightening teeth who can detect minute(subtle) problems with jaw problems and emerging teeth.

Traditionally,the treatment begins when most of the deciduous teeth fall and majority of the teeth have grown -usually between ages 8 and 14.

At this age, preventive and interceptive approach is undertaken in correcting any sort of misaligned anomalies with the growing jaw  and overall growth guiding the ORTHODONTIST to get the intended results.. not always with the use of dental braces.CALLED AS (INTERCEPTIVE/PREVENTIVE).

 

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT – DOUBLE PHASE TREATMENT :-

Well…this double phase treatment involves  INTERCEPTIVE/PREVENTIVE CARE DONE AT THE EARLY STAGE FOLLOWED BY USE OF DIFFERENT TYPES DENTAL BRACES.

 

PATIENCE IS THE KEY……..REALIZE AND ACT…………….

 

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IS A TIME CONSUMING TREATMENT FOR BOTH  THE KIDS  AND ADULTS .THAT TOO DEMANDS THE PATIENCE BY  THE KIDS AND PARENTS AND ALSO OTHER MASSES(ADULTS) FACING THE PROBLEM WITH THEIR  INDIVIDUAL SEVERITY OF THE CONDITION PREVALENT. 

 

EYE OPENER WITH A DIFFERENCE:-How do braces work for ADULTS IN COMPARISON TO THE CHILDREN:-

NOBODY IS TOO OLD TO GET THE BRACES.

Their is no set age for children together their orthodontic treatment started.

ORTHODONTIST RECOMMEND GROWING CHILD WILL HAVE BETTER RESULTS THAN WHEN THE CHILD HAS STOPPED GROWING.

But starting the treatment at the early stage is more advantageous(ADOLESCENT STAGE)

AT THIS STAGE, Jaw line(more flexible) and the underlying tissues are still moving and  in the mouldable stage that propels the treatment in a smooth manner with finest results. 

And the teeth are more responsive to the treatment in a balanced way owing to the active surrounding moving tissuesAs soon as the growth of the jaw line stops or the surrounding/supporting tissues,the treatment outcome slows down (adjustments of the teeth that the braces alone can achieve).

For CLEFT PALATE PATIENTS, ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT START BEFORE THE FIRST TEETH ERUPTS.

 

EXTRA -CARE:-

MAINTAINANCE OF THE TEETH WITH BRACES POST TREATMENT:-

Post treatment ,patients need to be extra cautious and mindful regarding the ORAL HYGIENE IN ORDER TO PREVENT the entrapment of the food particles in between the braces and the gumline particularly.

RESTRICTION IN THE DIET MATTERS WHILE UNDERGOING TREATMENTAS BRACES ARE DELICATE AND CAN BREAK MOCING THE TEETH IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

Food to be avoided are: AVOID SUGARY, STARCHY ,HARD AND CHEWY.

Hard candy.

Popcorn.

Chewing gums.

Coarse food.

Ice.

Nuts.

Frequent CARIES  and GUM INFECTION(EARLLY /ADVANCED GINGIVITIS) can happen with above consumption of the stuff without paying attention. 

 

SO NOTE:-FREQUENT VISITS EVERY 8 TO 10 WEEKS TO THE ORTHODONTIST IS NECESSARY FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE APPLIANCE OR LOOK FOR THE CONDITION OF THE SOFT TISSUE STRUCTURES AROUND THE APPLIANCE(ARCH WIRE,BRACKETS -TYPES OF THE BRACES).

 

MEASURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR CLEANING THE TEETH WITH BRACES.

INTERDENTAL BRUSHES

FLOSS LIKE A BOSS

CLEANING OF THE TEETH TO BE SCHEDULED EVERY 6 MONTHS.

ASK FOR A MOUTHGUARD,IF YOU PLAY A SPORT.

AVOID BITING FINGER NAILS.

BRUSHING TWICE AND RINSING AFTER EVERY MEAL.

 

 

AVERAGE TIME FOR BRACES IS:-

VARIES FROM INDIVIDUAL TO INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR PROBLEM IN TERMS OF ALTERED BITE,SPACING ,MIDLINE DIASTEMA, PROCLINED TEETH,CROWDING ETC.

KEEP THIS IN MIND :-

TREATMENT TIME VARIES:

TREATMENT TAKES 2 TO 2.5 YEARS AND CAN EXTEND ACCORDINGTO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.. ON AN AVERAGE(KEEP PATIENCE SO FAR.. AND REMOVING THE APPLLIANCE IN BETWEEN ONGOING TREATMENT OWING TO ANY REASON CAN CAUSE A MAJOR RELAPSE.

 

RETAINERS:-

Coming to the role of RETAINERS:-

Two types :

TEMPERORY RETAINERS.

PERMANENT RETAINERS. 

IMPORTANCE OF RETAINERS:-

Are mandatory  for stabilization of the results achieved after the progress of the prolonged procedure include the shifting of the teeth into an aligned state. 

Main aim is to PREVENT THE SMALLER SHIFTS TO MAJOR SHIFTS .THUS,NOT WEARING RETAINERS THEREAFTER CAN RUIN THE EFFORTS MADE BY THE ORTHODONTIST AND THE PAIN AND PATIENCE UNDERTAKEN  BY THE PATIENTS THEMSELVES AND  THEIR ATTENDENTS.

 

So you all need to understand the REPERCUSSIONS OF THE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IF LEFT IN BETWEEN OR DISCONTINUITY IN WEARING THE RETAINERS AS PRESCRIBED. YOU MIGHT HAVE TO REPEAT THE WHOLE TREATMENT AGAIN FACING ALL THE SAME AS BEFORE.

NOT PAIN BUT DISCOMFORT EXPERIENCE WHICH TAPERS OFF GRADUALLY:-

Unfortunately , wearing and getting used to braces takes time.

Actually fitting doesn’t  rarely hurts  ,so pressure against the teeth will cause soreness and aching- (DESCRIBED AS DISCOMFORT NOT ACTUAL PAIN).

Mouth is not used to metals or plastic tissues.So  with gradual use and adaptation to a new appliance can pose painful side effects which subside after few weeks.

It is hard to  get used to wearing braces  as there are number of experiences been put forward by the former bearers in terms of canker sores,persistent aches and speech and eating problems. 

 

END GOAL IS HEALTHIER MOUTH AND ABOVE ALL A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.

 

APPRECIATE TEETHING PROBLEMS TO AN EXTENT:-

SURE ,END RESULT WILL BRING BEAUTIFUL SMILES THROWING ALL YOUR APPREHENSIONS,IMPROVING YOUR FACIAL OR CORRECTING THE OCCLUSAL DISCREPANCIES.

 

So readers ,its just the matter of trouble for the first few weeks. Patients have to follow all the precautions judiciously using painkillers when required depending upon the pain intensity and warm SALINE rinse religiously to alleviate pain,swelling of gums and pressure by the appliances(depends on which teeth rectification been done and with which appliance).

 

 

ITS ALL ABOUT KEEPING AN EYE ON THE END GOAL - A PERFECT SMILE.

 

BRACES AND ORTHODONTICS:-

Readers,kindly consult an ORTHODONTIST FOR A SPECIALIZED APPROACH AND TREATMENT.

EXPENDITURE VARIES  WITH THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEING FACED.

Expenses for the treatment varies from individual ‘s aesthetic and functional requirement.

BUDGET MATTERS  BUT BENEFICIAL AT THE END OF THE DAY BRINGING SMILES ON YOUR FACE.

IMPORTANCE OF HYGIENE:-

HYGIENE MAINTAINANCE IS THE PRIME REQUISITE TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE BRACE BEARERS TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL WITH A BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME.

 

SO READERS, HERE  I AM ENDING MY  BLOG GIVING YOU A THOUGHT TO PONDER UPON FOR A SCOPE TO IMPROVE OR ENHANCE YOUR AESTHETICS FOR A SMOOTH LIVING.

 

GOOD BYE READERS...

STAY TUNED WITH MY UPCOMING BLOGS HELPING AND GUIDING YOU ALL TO  OVERCOME YOUR FEARS REGARDING THE MYRIAD DENTAL TREATMENT AVAILABLE WITH MORE CLARITY AND UNDERSTANDING. 

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