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The desire to look good and feel confident about one’s smile is what motivates us to get the braces treatment done!! Although the thought of getting those braces and wire fixed to the teeth is itself scary enough to hold many of us back from visiting the dentist.
As they say, where there is a will, there has to be a way. One of the many alternatives which have come to the conventional braces are THE LINGUAL BRACES!! Although it does sound like something complicated, but it’s definitely not!!
Lingual means something which is behind. These braces are very similar to conventional metal braces.However, these braces are placed on the inner surface of the teeth which means behind the tooth, rather than the front surfaces like the usual metal braces. They are specifically used in the patients who are very conscious of their appearances and do not prefer getting conventional metal braces done.
Anybody who feels their teeth to be crooked/ irregular should definitely consult for braces. The orthodontist (braces specialist) will be the most suitable person to guide you regarding the same.
Following dental issues can be the reason for getting teeth alignment :
Advantage of lingual braces:
Disadvantages –
Ideally the first orthodontic check up should be done by a braces specialist at 7 years of age. Although, there is no maximum age to get braces done. Braces can correct teeth alignment irrespective of the age or gender, what is important is to have a proper oral hygiene and healthy teeth and gums.
Braces nowadays are a painless treatment procedure. You might feel little pressure when you get your wires changed but that only lasts for a couple of hours and is absolutely tolerable.
Furthermore there are options of painless braces and clear braces too. Visit the orthodontist to know about them.
With braces treatment, maintaining proper oral hygiene is a necessity.
You should brush 20 minutes after having your meal and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
No. You need to use ortho brush or braces specific brush for brushing while having braces treatment. The regular toothbrush would not be able to clean the teeth effectively and also the bristles might interfere with the buttons/braces.
Enquire from your braces doctor about the best toothbrush for braces.
It depends on the status of your teeth and severity of crooked teeth.
Usually the treatment takes 6 months to 1.5 years . You will get to know once you come and visit the braces specialist more appropriately about the treatment plan and duration.
Once you start with your braces treatment you will be expected to visit every 21 days for a follow up and to change the wires if needed.
Also the doctor might add some e chain or other elements depending on status of the teeth.
Yes. With the latest advancements there is no need for wires and braces. The most esthetic option which is virtually invisible and much trending is clear aligners / Invisalign.
Invisalign are like customized removable trays which can be worn and removed easily by the patients themselves, even kids and they aid in teeth alignment.
It depends on severity of the case. But usually the braces treatment cost varies from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 1,40,000
Inform your braces doctor and take an appointment as soon as possible. Apply ortho wax if the wire is poking and avoid eating from that area.
Retainers as the name suggests are meant to RETAIN the newly aligned teeth in their respective positions.
Yes, retainers are as important as your braces treatment if you want your teeth to remain in alignment.
Otherwise there is always a tendency for tooth to go back to their previous positions and become crooked again.
Retainers can be fixed or removable depending on the preference and need.
Your braces doctor will best guide you If you need both or either of them.
Fixed retainers are made with very thin wires and are fixed on inner surface of the teeth so no one can see them . You don’t feel them too and get adapted to them in one to two days.
Furthermore, it’s very easy to brush and maintain oral hygiene with fixed retainers and there is no need to get them removed atleast for couple of years.
Yes. Removable retainers can be worn at night too but that decision lies with your braces doctor. You clean them the similar way you brush your teeth and rinse the retainers in running water after removing and before wearing them.
Firstly don’t panic. Take an appointment with your braces doctor and get them fixed or get a new one made.
Retainer wear protocol is different for different cases. Generally you have to keep the retainers for about 2years to stabilize the teeth in new positions.
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