Orthodontic treatment involves aligning and movement of your teeth into desired positions according to the malocclusion. But Orthodontic treatment is not only restricted to braces!! Your child’s treatment can start as early as 9-10 years of age utilizing the growth period of children by giving myofunctional appliances. These appliances can be very effective in stimulating the jaw growth or restricting it in few cases which can prevent future extractions of the teeth.
• Lingual / Invisible Braces
These braces are placed behind your teeth and therefore they are not visible even when you smile!!! These are one of the most advanced braces and are technique sensitive. Though you will need little time to get use to them, but once habituated they can be an excellent solution for young patients especially who are shy to wear conventional braces on their job.
As with any other braces, Lingual braces have undergone transformation too over the years. They are much smaller now, very much affordable with the option of self-ligation that reduces the irritation to a great extent.
• Aligners
Aligners are a revolution in Orthodontics. These are transparent trays that are custom fabricated according to patient’s malocclusion to bring about tooth movement. They are very comfortable and are removable. You can carry these transparent trays with you even if you are travelling abroad and do not have to worry about frequent visit to your orthodontist when you are not in your country. There are cases very patients have got married even while wearing these transparent trays!!
Advantages of Invisalign Over Braces
Just deciding your'e ready to transform your smile is a big step. The next step is deciding the best way to do it. See why 5 million people have chosen Invisalign clear aligners.
Invisalign is virtually invisible. This means you can always smile with confidence, as compared to traditional braces where the wires and metal brackets can be seen.
Invisalign aligners are made with SmartTrack® flexible material, making it super easy to remove and put on, unlike braces which are fixed. Now, you can enjoy your favorite food any time you want.
SmartStage® and SmartForce® technologies ensure there will only be gradual and gentle yet effective teeth movement throughout your treatment, as compared to braces which may irritate and cause pain.
Unlike braces where you have to visit your doctor every 3-4 weeks, Invisalign frees up your schedule with visits to the clinic only once every 6-8 weeks.
Invisalign treatment allows you to visualize every stage of the treatment, giving you a clearer picture of the treatment duration. Braces can only give you an approximate duration at the beginning of the treatment.
Since Invisalign aligners are removable, you can still floss and brush your teeth as per normal whereas braces may make it difficult for you to clean in between the metal brackets which can result in plaque accumulation and poor oral hygiene.
Ceramic / Tooth Coloured Braces
Ceramic braces, also known as clear braces, are orthodontic tools used to straighten teeth and fix bite problems. They consist of clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets attached to the surface of your teeth with similarly colored wires and rubber bands, which provide more discretion.
Self-Ligating Braces (Metal and ceramic)
Differing from traditional braces, self-ligating braces do not have the elastic ligatures. In other words, there are no elastic “ties” or metal ties because they are simply not needed. Rather, self-ligating braces have a door mechanism that is opened and closed to hold the tooth-aligning wires.
Metal Braces
Metal braces are what most people think of when they hear “braces”—stainless steel brackets and wires that attach to your teeth with rubber bands. These rubber bands are available in a variety of colors, and many patients enjoy customizing their braces.
