Orthodontic and Dental Braces

Orthodontic help overcome problems such as tooth or teeth are not tight jaw, upper jaw or lower jaw made reefs, jaw position and jaw joints are corrected. 
What is Orthodontics? why do we have to get braces? 
Orthodontics is a special treatment in dentistry, involves making a steady, orderly rows of teeth and correction functions to smile and better dental health. In orthodontic treatment, the dentist usually attached to the eye set to improve "the teeth and face." Thanks to orthodontic treatment, but the problems: teeth, misleading, or false grow chen little bite of the upper jaw and lower jaw, jaw deviation ... been revised.

When to wear braces?

Other patients suffer from tooth problems can be almost as orthopedics at any age. Best to wear braces from age 10 to 14, while the head and mouth are still growing, so, accessible to straightening teeth. However, because the amendment in facial appearance can cause traumatic for a child during these sensitive years, parents should talk to children about this issue before you give me braces teeth. Moreover, not only for kids with braces are. More and more adults are wearing braces to correct minor problems and to improve their smiles.

I have to wear any kind of braces?

The dentist will only do the type of braces most appropriate for your particular case. In general, braces are usually three types: the most common types are shaped like brackets made of metal or plastic, they are stuck with glue stick to the teeth and hard to see. Type "lingual" braces are also shaped brackets are attached, but in order to help the tooth is not visible. Type "stage" is outdated because they cover almost all your teeth with a piece of metal, metal wire used to move all the teeth to the desired location.

I have to wear braces for how long?

Depending on your treatment plan. If the problem of spacing or bite more complex, and increasing age, the duration of treatment will usually take longer. Most patients wear braces from 18 to 30 months, then wear a retainer for at least a few months and maximum of two years to set up the root hard tissue under the appropriate location.Some patients may have to wear a permanent retainer.

The treatment be uncomfortable?

Each time you visit, the dentist will tighten the interconnecting wires together, bearing mild pressure and help the brackets (ie bands) were slowly pushing the teeth and jaws to the desired location. After each visit, you may feel slightly sore teeth and jaws, but only for a short time only. Also remember that it may need some teeth pulled to make room for teeth being shifted with braces and functions are organized to allow for proper placement. 
I need to avoid eating any kind of food does not need or have any personal habits?

Should avoid sweets, chips and soda. Sugary foods and starchy foods generate acids and plaque, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease development. For hard foods and supplements such as carrots or apples cut into small pieces before eating. The sticky sweets like candy caramel can cause wire damage and loosen brackets. Avoid eating foods such as hard and crunchy popcorn, peanuts and hard candy, because they can break braces. Nor should do the following things: ice cube chewing, thumb sucking, excessive mouth breathing, lip biting and pushing your tongue against your teeth.

What do I need to take care of teeth with braces?

With braces, oral hygiene is more important than ever. Braces have tiny spaces where their plates of food and plaque. After every meal, brush your teeth thoroughly with toothpaste containing fluoride and soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly and check your teeth in the mirror to make sure they're clean. Take time to floss between braces and under wires and wire strands using floss. Every six months, please go to the dentist office is to help clean teeth and teeth healthy profit. While wearing braces, if not cleaned regularly, your teeth may be stained enamel around the brackets or bands.

Who will carry out orthodontic work for me?

Dentist's family is responsible for coordinating your dental treatment, including any orthodontic treatment plan, such as diagnostic tests and some process other orthodontics. However, your dentist may refer you to an "orthodontist" who are trained in the development, precautions, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, and jaw problems occlusion as well as issues related to irregular surface.