Traditional Braces
Traditional Braces at Dento Smile
Our family dentists bring over 20 years of experience in comprehensive dental care, including orthodontics. If you or your child needs braces, we provide convenient services with a trusted oral health team you already know.
Do I Need Braces?
- Overcrowding
- Teeth with gaps
- Crossbites" can be rephrased as "Misaligned bites.
- Misaligned bites
- Absent teeth
- Excessive tooth wear
- Protruding teeth/overbites
- Underbites
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
How Conventional Braces Work
Traditional braces follow a straightforward process. Initially, we affix a small bracket to each tooth at a precise position. Then, we thread a specialized wire through these brackets, securing it with either a small rubber band or wire ligature. The gently curved archwire applies moderate pressure to guide the teeth into alignment according to its shape. Our younger patients often enjoy choosing from a variety of band colors to add a personal touch.
Approximately every six weeks, the wire is adjusted or replaced to maintain the progression of tooth movement.The gently curved archwire applies moderate pressure to guide the teeth into alignment according to its shape. Depending on the severity of the misalignment, treatment with traditional braces typically lasts between 12 to 18 months.
How to Clean Around Braces
Accumulation of plaque around braces can lead to tooth demineralization, a precursor to tooth decay, visible as white lesions and circular patterns near the brackets. These issues are often most noticeable after braces are removed. Taking time to maintain clean teeth and considering intermittent fluoride supplementation are effective ways to prevent this process.
* All surgical or invasive procedures come with risks. It’s advisable to get a second opinion from a qualified health professional before moving forward.