Incorrect formation of permanent teeth can become a big problem in the future, depriving a person of confidence and the ability to fully smile. The installation of braces – special brackets connected by rivets – will help to solve this problem once and for all. Putting braces is a very common procedure related to aesthetic medicine, but you should resort to it in a timely manner in order to correct everything at a young age, especially since it will not take much time.
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Malocclusion is the most common dental problem, and it manifests itself from infancy. Also, the cause of malocclusion can be the use of soft food, and later this problem develops into a psychological one. Incorrect bite leads to the following problems:
- tooth decay
- the occurrence of diseases of the periodontal canals
- the occurrence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Bite correction today is easily solved – braces, caps, retainers, plates, etc.
Carrying out the procedure before installing braces
Before putting braces, several dental procedures should be carried out:
- full detection of teeth defects, for which X-ray diagnostics is carried out
- implementation of preliminary treatment, including complete sanitation of the oral cavity
Types of braces
Today there are many types of braces:
- depending on the materials – ceramic, plastic, metal, gold, sapphire, invisible;
- depending on the manufacturer – Smart clip, Damon, BioQuick, STB, Incognito;
- depending on the location on the teeth – lingual, external.
Metal braces are the most common type among patients and doctors (very popular among teenagers).
Advantages:
1. Easy to care for braces
2. More durable when using
3. The lowest cost of treatment
Disadvantages:
1. Very visible
Colored metal braces – the same as metal braces, only ligatures are colored, which gives a funny and cheerful look.
Advantages:
1. Easy to care for braces
2. More durable when using
3. The lowest cost of treatment
Disadvantages:
1. Very visible
Figured metal braces – the same as metal braces, only in the form of various stars, hearts, etc. like children and adolescents.
Advantages:
1. Easy to care for braces
2. More durable when using
3. The lowest cost of treatment
Disadvantages:
1. Very visible
Metal braces with gold plating (18 carats) – mostly people choose, who want to emphasize their status and individuality
Advantages:
1. Easy to care for braces
2. More durable when using
3. Elite affiliation
Disadvantages:
1. High cost
2. Very visible
Plastic braces are more aesthetic, but less durable than metal braces
Advantages:
1. Aesthetic
2. Less noticeable
3. The cost is less than ceramic braces
Disadvantages:
1. Fragile
2. Require more care
3. Can be stained from food
Ceramic braces are more expensive than plastic braces, but also more durable.
Advantages:
1. Transparent and conform tooth color
2. Aesthetic, beautiful appearance
3. Less noticeable
Disadvantages:
1. Fragile
2. Require more care
3. High cost of treatment
Sapphire braces – belong to the group of ceramic. Transparent, almost invisible and beautiful.
Advantages:
1. Transparent
2. Beautiful appearance
3. Almost invisible
Disadvantages:
1. Fragile
2. Require more care
3. High cost of treatment
Self-ligating braces – differ from traditional systems by the absence of secondary mechanisms.
Advantages:
1. Reducing treatment time by 25%
2. Comfortable for the patient
3. Less visits to the doctor 1 time in 2-3 months
4. Small bracket size
5. Ordinary braces sometimes cause the need to remove healthy teeth – when installing self-ligating braces, this need is no longer necessary.
Disadvantages:
1. Visible on the teeth
Lingual braces are attached to the inner (lingual) side of the teeth and are completely invisible to others.
Advantages:
1. Absolutely invisible
Disadvantages:
1. The most expensive type of treatment
2. Long period of addiction
3. Complicated oral hygiene
Duration of braces treatment
The duration of treatment at the doctor – orthodontist depends on the complexity of the malocclusion, and the braces themselves are worn from 3 months or more – the terms are also determined by the doctor. After removal of braces, the resulting effect should be fixed, for which caps and plates are used. Remember that the sooner the problem of malocclusion is eradicated, the easier it will be in adulthood. If you notice that your child has a malocclusion, then immediately visit a dentist to get his opinion.
The cost of braces
It all depends on the complexity of the case, the material of manufacture of braces and their uniqueness, further maintenance.
Metal braces will cost an average of 5500 UAH, ceramic braces – 7500 UAH, sapphire braces – 9500 UAH, l ingual braces – 17000 UAH.
Many patients of dental clinics use the services of installing braces in installments in order to shine with a healthy and beautiful smile in the future.
Are there any contraindications to the installation of braces?
Yes, unfortunately, there are such contraindications:
- deep caries
- poor condition of the bone tissue of the jaws
- complex and advanced cases of periodontal disease, periodontitis
- Poor oral hygiene.
But it is worth remembering that all problems are solvable, the main thing is to turn to a competent specialist in time.
Dentists that put braces in Kiev
Clinics offering this service
Dental clinic
Dental clinic
Kyiv, st. Dniprovska embankment, 18B, residential complex SEVEN.
