BRACES & ALIGNERS
Straighten Your Teeth With Modern Braces & Aligners
ORTHODONTIC BRACES
WHAT ARE BRACES?
Dental braces use a bracket and wire system to guide your teeth into a proper alignment.
Achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is often the reason why most people opt for orthodontic treatment or braces.
WHICH DENTAL ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED WITH DENTAL BRACES?
Braces can correct a wide range of dental issues, including:
- Crooked teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Rotated teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Misaligned jaws
WHAT IS THE BEST AGE FOR GETTING THE BRACES?
The best time for braces is generally between the ages of 10 &14.
However, you are never too old for getting braces or orthodontic treatment.
Adult braces are just as effective, but it might take a little longer to achieve the desired results.
HOW LONG DOES BRACES TREATMENT TAKE TO WORK?
The time required for braces varies from person to person.
On an average, braces treatment takes about 2 years to complete.
But it depends on the severity of the dental problem.
Some people finish treatment in under 12 months, others may need as long as 3 years.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DENTAL BRACES?
There are different types of braces available today.
- Metal / Traditional braces
Metal braces use stainless steel bands, brackets and wires.
They are visible when you smile.
- Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces work the same way as metal braces.
The main difference is that the brackets are tooth-coloured, so they blend in with your smile.
Ceramic braces are still visible, but they are less noticeable.
- Lingual braces
Lingual braces are similar to traditional braces, but they are fixed on the back surfaces of your teeth instead of the front, so that they are not visible to others.
- Clear aligners
Clear aligners are alternative to braces. Instead of brackets and wires, clear aligners use a series of custom-made clear plastic trays that fit snugly onto the teeth, to straighten them over time.
CLEAR ALIGNERS
WHAT ARE CLEAR ALIGNERS?
Clear aligners, is a newer orthodontic treatment option that is perfect for those who are looking to straighten their teeth without the usage of noticeable wires and brackets.
Sometimes called ‘invisible braces’, they work by utilizing a series of custom-made, removable plastic trays, that are virtually invisible.
Invisalign® is the most advanced clear aligner and a popular choice for teens and adults wanting to straighten their teeth discreetly.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CLEAR ALIGNERS OVER BRACES?
- Clear and transparent
- Removable
- More comfortable than braces
- Allow for easier brushing and flossing
- Require very few appointments compared to braces treatment
- Faster than braces in some cases
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CLEAR ALIGNERS OVER BRACES?
- Clear and transparent
- Removable
- More comfortable than braces
- Allow for easier brushing and flossing
- Require very few appointments compared to braces treatment
- Faster than braces in some cases
HOW ARE CLEAR ALIGNERS WORN?
Each set of aligner trays is worn for approximately 2 weeks.
Then, you change to the next set in the series.
Unlike braces, clear aligners are removable.
But you have to wear them for at least 22 hours every day.
The aligners should be taken out only while eating and brushing the teeth.
