Teeth Braces

What is Dental Braces?

Braces are dental tools that help correct problems with your teeth, like crowding, crooked teeth, or teeth that are out of alignment. Many people get braces when they are teenagers or even younger, but adults get braces too. As you wear them, braces slowly straighten and align your teeth so you have a normal bite. Some people get braces for cosmetic purposes.

Braces Treatment

The orthodontist will want to see you monthly or so in order to make sure the braces are putting steady pressure on your teeth. They will adjust the wires, springs, or rubber bands to create more tension and pressure. In some cases, braces alone will not be enough to straighten your teeth or shift your jaw.That’s when the orthodontist will suggest headgear.

Will Braces Be Painful?

You may feel uncomfortable when braces are put on, when they are adjusted, or when you start using a new appliance, such as rubber bands or headgear.Tell your orthodontist if you have a lot of pain after each adjustment.They may be able to make the adjustments a bit differently or provide special wax to cover the sharp areas on the braces.

Can You Be Allergic to Braces?



Braces can sometimes irritate gums, causing swelling. Although this is not an allergic reaction, it’s still something to watch for.

Caring for Teeth With Braces Retainers


Methods for Teeth Whitening

Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces and their metal brackets are what most of us visualize when we think about “braces”. It is often linked with children who have rich parents or nerds. However, the so-called “brace face” look remains a common sight because when push comes to shove, the orthodontic treatment remains extremely effective if a bit aesthetically unpleasant while the metal braces are present.


As its name suggests, a retainer is a non-brace method of retaining a certain bite or mouth shape that is also less severe than its braces counterparts. This orthodontic device can be considered the lighter version of braces. It helps maintain the shape of your teeth that the braces have already straightened out. This thin wire is worn across the back of the lower or upper front teeth.

Bottom Line

Braces are the orthodontic solution you can depend on when it comes to improving your facial appearance and bite. It also makes dental hygiene and oral maintenance easier to deal with in the future as your teeth slowly but surely straighten themselves out. As such, they can assist patients in gaining, regaining, or maintaining good dental health for the long term.

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