Get Back That Smile With Invisible Braces

A recent study conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing found out that 3 out of 5 fifteen year olds in Australia have a dental problem while individuals over 65 had on the average 23 teeth affected by a dental complication. No doubt the impact of this is not lost on the ability of many to smile.

A revitalized smile that has straight teeth no longer has to emanate from a mouth that is full of unappealing wired braces. Enhancing physical confidence and self-esteem, invisible braces are now offering an aesthetic and hardly visible substitute to the traditional wire and bracket braces. Also called clear braces, clear aligners have been manufactured utilizing advanced computer technology which has the capability of predicting your tooth movement, which makes it feasible for this detachable orthodontic appliance to progressively straighten your teeth.

Treatable Conditions

This class of braces may be employed in the treatment of the following conditions:

- Crooked teeth

- Overbite or over-jet

- Crowded teeth

- Widely spaced teeth

It is important to note that these have been designed for grownups and teenagers who are older and are not recommended for persons still retaining baby teeth. The Australian Society of Orthodontics has recommended that an initial evaluation by a specialist and registered orthodontist be carried out for children when at the ages of 6 to 7 because this is the time when the initial adult teeth normally begin to appear and when any dental developmental problems might occur and hence easier to manage.

Types Available

- Clear Dental Aligners

They are detachable aligners custom-fitted for your teeth to offer practically irritation-free management while having minimal levels of discomfort. They are almost invisible and minimally invasive. They may be removed for special physical events, eating and drinking which makes them easy in brushing and flossing. However, since they are removable, they might call for self discipline and more motivation to wear them consistently, besides being are easier to lose or misplace.

- Ceramic Braces

Also known as clear braces, they are produced from composite materials which are more brittle and weaker than standard metal braces. They are larger than the metal brackets and need ligatures or tiny small rubber bands for holding them onto the arch wire. Since these ligatures are clear or white, they could stain.

Similar to metal braces, they are not to be removed until the treatment is done. They may generate some discomfort and irritation besides possibly making speaking, eating and the usual tooth care difficult.

Not being as sturdy as metal braces, they need longer treatment periods because the orthodontist might require applying a force that is more gradual and slower so as not overtax the strength capacities of the brackets.

- Inside Braces

These get attached to the rear of your teeth such they remain hidden from sight. This has made them to appeal to persons who are frequently in the public glare and perhaps feeling self-conscious in relation to wearing braces. They are not removable.

Treatment Duration

The Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO) advises that braces remain the most precise technique of moving teeth. It is generally less expensive and more predictable than the other available alternatives. The treatment length will be dependent upon your individual situation and the kind of braces you have on. On average, braces used for between 18 and 24 months, although this could be longer.


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