Braces are used to align teeth and prevent future problems. They are fitted by an orthodontist and can be made of metal, ceramic, or be invisible. Metal braces are common for children and involve brackets on teeth connected by wire. Ceramic braces have a clear appearance. Lingual braces are hidden on back teeth. Invisalign uses custom aligners that are replaced regularly. Braces fitting is not usually painful and discomfort from tightening is mild.

1. Everything you need to know about braces

2. • Braces are something that many of us have had experience with,
whether we’ve worn them ourselves or had a family member who’s
had them.
• Having braces fitted is something that no one especially looks
forward to but the truth is they’re really not that big of a deal once
you well informed about how they work.

3. What are braces used for?
• Braces are used to keep your teeth in alignment and prevent
problems occurring in the future. Although braces are often
associated with teenagers, people of any age can have them.
• Braces are fitted by an orthodontist – a type of dentist who
specialises in teeth and jaw alignment.
• A good orthodontist will have a lot of experience and be able to
suggest the right type of braces or retainer to help keep your teeth
straight and in proper alignment.
• Although you might be worried about how dental braces will affect
your appearance, they only need to be worn temporarily and there
are different types of braces to choose from other than traditional
metal braces.

4. Metal Braces
• Metal braces are very common and are most often used for children
and teenagers. Brackets are individually placed on the teeth and a
wire is then run through them and tightened when needed.
• This encourages the teeth to grow in the right direction and prevents
them from becoming crooked. Metal braces can be seen as ugly
though they’re usually not required to be worn for more than a
couple of years.

5. Clear/ceramic braces
• Clear braces are an alternative to metal braces and although they
work in much the same way, the materials used gives them a more
transparent appearance.
• Clear braces are often used for children and teenagers who might
be self-conscious about wearing regular metal braces.

6. Lingual braces
• Lingual braces are different to metal and clear braces in that they’re
placed on the back of the teeth rather than the front. Although this
means they’re completely hidden from view.
• A lingual braces orthodontist will be able to determine whether
lingual braces are right for you.

7. Invisalign
• Invisalign, as the name suggests, are invisible braces that are made
by doing a scan of the patient’s teeth that allows for the design of a
perfect aligner. More akin to a mouth guard than braces, Invisalign
is printed using a 3D printer and is very easy to put in and take out,
with no need for glue to be applied.
• The downside to Invisalign is that the aligner’s have to be replaced
regularly and paid for after the first fitting. This means they can get
expensive and therefore aren’t suitable for everyone. Invisalign is
mostly used for adults although they might be suitable for use in
teenagers in some cases too.

8. Are braces painful?
• Many people fear that having braces fitted will be a painful
procedure, but this is usually not the case.
• An anaesthetic is usually not required and the braces can be fitted
very quickly in most cases. The only slight discomfort might be
when the braces are tightened but even this is usually not too
painful.

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298A-C Foleshill Road,
Coventry CV6 5AH,
United Kingdom.
Log on : www.bhandaldentistry.co.uk
Note: The Content is originally published here.