Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces that can correct your crooked, crowded, misaligned teeth and jaw problems. Braces play a significantrolein eliminating the problems you may experience while speaking, eating, and maintaining your dental hygiene.
Advancement in modern technologies has made today’s traditional metal braces more streamlined and visually appealing than they used to be. They are smaller, sleeker, and more comfortable now.
Traditional metal braces consist of smaller and thinner materials, which helps in fixing not only over and under bites problems but also complex dental problems like severe crowding. This helps in straightening your teeth gradually, accompanied by a change in bone structure leading to a better and fuller bite while having foods.
Conventional braces are suitable for patients of all age groups. They are fixed to the front (or cheek side) of the teeth and apply steady gentle pressure that makes your teeth move steadily so that they can align correctly with each other.
Major Components
Traditional braces consist of three major components including:
Brackets –The small attachments joined with a non-damaging and secure dental adhesive that are bonded to the front of your teeth are called brackets.
Archwires –Archwires are attached to the brackets to guide your teeth into their correct positions. These wires are generally made up of stainless steel or titanium alloy.
Ligature elastics (o-rings or rubber bands) – Ligature elastics are the colourful rubber bands that are used to hold the archwire into the brackets.
How Long Do You Need To Wear Traditional Braces
The treatment time associated with traditional braces is different for different patients. The duration for which a patient needs to wear braces depends on many factors including:
- The severity of your dental issues
- Age
- Condition of your oral health
- Care and maintenance of your braces
If you want to remove your braces atthe right time, you need to attend your scheduled orthodontic appointments religiously so that your dentist can keep the track record of your development properly.
The skilful and specialist orthodontists of Best Smile Orthodontist are always available to answer your queries. Theymake the necessary adjustment of your traditional metal braces if required to improve teeth alignment ensuring you get your dream smile.