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Lingual braces
Recently, the American Association of Orthodontists surveyed in 5 different regions of the US and the results caught the attention of many, 71% of participants were concerned about their age and how they would look with braces, really this is a frequent fear among candidates for orthodontic treatments; but there is already a solution for this problem. Already know what?
Brackets Lingual What are they? and how do they work?
Lingual orthodontics
Lingual braces are perfect for people who do not want to show the brackets and wires smiling, because they are placed on the inner surface of the teeth, so they are completely hidden from view but perform the same function as typical brackets.
Why choose them?
Unlike the clear aligners are removable, lingual braces are always running, there is no need to remember to insert or take away while you eat, drink or brushing your teeth.
the like traditional orthodontics lingual brackets are customize adjusting wires or supports depending on the required positioning.
In addition, it is the only hidden system but fixed that can be customized, supports used in this case are customized and are created using technology that adapts to the shape of your teeth.
Do not let anxiety about your appearance you from seeking orthodontic options, and if this is the case lingual braces will be perfect for you because they represent an option that promotes tooth movement discreetly, we could say that is an advanced alternative for patients who require a choice of modern and subtle treatment.
How does it work?
First of all the brackets and wires are custom designed to place them inside of teeth using robotic guided 3D, few people know that lingual braces produce accurate results with the help of wires extremely accurate and robotized no signs visible orthodontic treatment.
is also possible to achieve a uniform and smooth repositioning teeth without risk of dental discoloration visible edges or irregular surface after removal.
This is the treatment option for you?
Today, not only teenagers are opting for orthodontic treatment, and the avalanche of ads that tell us we should look, how to act and look; we have become a generation with greater self-awareness, although many see it as a superficial matter, this thought greatly benefits our oral health.
Having aligned teeth, beautiful and a bite right not only makes you look better is also a health issue, there are things in life we have to live; such as our height and skin color; but if you have crowded teeth, with gaps between them or a misaligned bite you can permanently solve with the help of an orthodontist.
Lingual braces can completely change your self-esteem, non-invasive and effective affordable way, helping you to have the smile of your dreams, it is also a great option for those who are very visible to the public eye such as: actors, models or professionals in the media.
On the other hand, there are advantages of using lingual brackets compared to the Invisalign because, although the latter are an excellent alternative to metal braces, ceramic or plastic are still removable if you are looking for the benefits of appliances traditional orthodontics, but & ldquo; & rdquo invisible; Lingual braces are the way to go.
Disadvantages of using lingual brackets:
The adaptation period is a little longer in terms of feeling, technique of brushing and use of floss.
are more difficult to clean.
costs more to use dental floss.
are more expensive than traditional brackets.
There are more risks than the language is trapped between the supports.
Usually the tongue is easily irritated and there is more risk of cuts in it.
Advantages of using lingual brackets:
There is no age limit for use (children, adolescents or adults).
foster a greater self-esteem from an aesthetic point of view.
you will keep a natural smile throughout the treatment.
have the same application time as traditional orthodontics or other modern treatments.
will help you have the smile of your dreams.
On the other hand, as in any orthodontic application, it is not a good idea to use piercings on the lips, mouth or tongue, the reason is that you could have difficulties to pronounce or a slight céeus while you talk, but the most serious in This case is the risk of infection in oral cavity, changes in the pH and increase of oral bacteria that support the formation of dental caries.
as in any orthodontic treatment you could have speech problems during the first days while you get used to the supports and wires inside your mouth, but in general the lingual brackets are a perfect option to have beautiful teeth, but you will only need to lend it More attention to your oral hygiene.
It has been proven that people captivate us pretty smiles, so it is understandable that there are more and more people who submit orthodontic treatments with merely aesthetic motifs. But aligning my teeth is not only useful to get a pretty smile, but also gets a healthier smile.
Advantages of orthodontics
When the teeth are correctly aligned, they are easier to clean. And the cleaner and cleaner of plaque your teeth are, the less options you have to require a dental filling or a periodontal disease treatment. If you have suffered headaches or neck pain due to mandibular problems, bringing orthodontics can help correct your bite and also solve this situation. Finally, orthodontic treatment can also prevent excessive wear from your teeth and help you chew better.
Maybe now you are thinking: Office, orthodontics is very useful but before receiving all your benefits I will have to wear antisthetic metal brackets for quite some time. And is that thanks to the progress that has been carried out in orthodontics in recent years, today it is possible to get a pretty smile without the need to compromise the aesthetics of your smile during treatment. We explain it to you in section & lsquo; types of orthodontics & rsquo;.
Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic appliances are the main tool used by orthodontists to correct certain types of malocclusions such as overmaling, dental housing or lack of teeth. According to the severity of the case, several types of orthodontic devices can be used, an election in which the orthodontist plays a fundamental role.
Orthodontic devices work by applying continuous pressure on the teeth to move them gradually with the passage of time. In the case of brackets, this pressure applies the metal arc that unites all brackets between them. But precisely the metal arc, which fulfills such an important function in the movement of the teeth, is the main executioner of the aesthetics of our smile during the treatment.
Even though the metal brackets are still a very useful option to correct the bite and get healthy and beautiful smiles, today there are several alternative orthodontic treatments that allow us to maintain a cosmetic smile during treatment.
Types of orthodontics
Ceramic brackets : Unlike metallic brackets, the color of these brackets is much more similar to that of the dental enamel, with what they are disguised with the smile and are less visible to the eyes of the the rest. At the operating level, this type of brackets comply with the same function as metallic, with which they allow us to correct any type of bad bite.
Lingual brackets: are very similar to traditional brackets, but your main difference is that they are placed on the inside wall of your teeth. This modification in its placement is a very noticeable aesthetic advantage, since they are hidden behind the smile and are practically invisible to the other people.
Invisible Orthodontics Invisalign: This type of orthodontics is the only one that does not use brackets, but uses transparent plastic splints manufactured in a customized manner. These Invisalign splints apply the necessary forces to achieve the desired dental movement and change every two weeks to progress in the objectives. In addition, it is a type of removable orthodontics that must be removed to eat or to receive a more comfortable and effective dental hygiene.
phases of orthodontic treatment
Whatever the type of orthodontics you use to correct you bite, the orthodontic treatment plan usually consists of three phases: pre-treatment, treatment and retention. The pre-treatment is the phase in which the orthodontist determines if you need to receive orthodontics and, in case it is, choose next to you the best type of orthodontics for your case.
The active treatment phase is the stage in which you carry the devices. This phase usually lasts between 12 and 24 months.
Finally, the retention phase starts once you have completed the orthodontic treatment itself. At this stage you must carry a retaining apparatus, either fixed or removable, to ensure that the teeth do not move again from its correct place.
Orthodontics in adults
For an adult orthodontics can suppose a change in its huge quality of life. You can get a healthy bite and a pretty smile, with perfectly lined and placed teeth that improve both your health and your aesthetics.
The smile, a person's central beauty point
We all know that a nice smile always opens doors and smiling without complexes is a point in favor. Many people do not enjoy their smile for fear of showing their imperfections, which ends up provoking many insecurities, and even discomfort, but they have a solution.
People who are encouraged to use orthodontics for adults are very happy with the results, in fact many of our patients once the treatment is finished, they are unable to remember the state of their denture prior to orthodontics.
This type of dental treatment will solve not only your dental aesthetic problem, but above all of health (undoubtedly the most important).
But, and during treatment?
If what worries you is that the dental apparatus is seen during the treatment, do not worry since the specialist will work with the latest advances in aesthetic dentistry and will have very discrete orthodontics, which no one else you will notice. For example, lingual orthodontics.
The advantages of adult dental devices are many, we highlight the following:
you get the smile you've always wanted.
Improve your bite: best chewing, lower dental wear ...
Adult orthodontics is very aesthetic: they are not noticed during the treatment.
do not affect the normal life of the patient.
There are different alternatives of orthodonies and prices.
Large payment facilities: Interest funding, installment payment ...
Very rewarding results, happy patients.
Sapphire brackets
Orthodontics with sapphire brackets is a very aesthetic orthodontics, since the sapphire brackets are the color of the teeth (transparent) and almost not noticed. It is very aesthetic and effective, achieving the desired results by the patient.
Why is orthodontics recommended with brackets sapphire?
The results are great and it is a very aesthetic type of orthodontics, chosen by many adults. In addition, those who are thinking of using brackets are increasingly decided this orthodontics, since the difference with traditional metallic commodities is not much and aesthetics improves considerably during treatment.
Of all orthodontic treatments the sapphire brackets are the most demanded for their excellent value for money.
Characteristics of orthodontics with sapphire brackets
The main features and advantages of this treatment are as follows:
The brackets do not stain unlike other porcelain or plastic aesthetic brackets.
have a very soft contour, they are polished and come down less, they are more comfortable.
are completely transparent, light or photographic flash crosses them, so its color will be that of your teeth.
highly effective for orthodontic correction, with very satisfactory results.
highly recommended for those adults who do not want to note the brackets in his mouth.
What it is orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is responsible for correcting the incorrectly positioned teeth and bones. Teeth in bad position and they do not bite together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, ATM and several pain syndrome neck, shoulders and back. In addition, rotated incorrectly positioned teeth or detract from our appearance.
Orthodontic treatments have the advantage of providing a healthy mouth, a nice smile and teeth look most likely to last a lifetime.
The specialist in this field is called an orthodontist. In addition to the basic university education of four years, the orthodontist has two or more years of study in a program supported by the orthodontic specialist SEP or UNAM and the school where he studied.
How do I know if I need orthodontic treatment?
Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine whether you need orthodontic treatment based on diagnostic elements such as full medical and dental history, clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, x-rays and photographs. According to the diagnosis made, your orthodontist or dentist will decide if you need orthodontic treatment and develop an appropriate treatment plan for your needs.
If you have any of the following conditions, you may need orthodontic treatment:
overbite: The crowns of the maxillary anterior teeth almost completely cover the crowns of the lower teeth .
Underbite: The patient has the appearance of " bulldog ", it or the lower teeth are too far forward or the upper are positioned far back .
Crossbite: is when a biting usually the upper teeth do not fall slightly ahead of the previous or slightly lower outside of the lower posterior teeth .
Open Bite: space that occurs between the biting surfaces of the front teeth when somewhere the rest are closed .
Midline displaced: occurs when the imaginary dividing line in the middle to upper anterior teeth is not aligned with the lower teeth .
Spacing: gaps or spaces between the teeth as a result of missing teeth or parts that do not occupy the entire space .
Crowding: When teeth are too large to be accommodated in the space offered by the jaws .
How does orthodontic treatment work?
Various types of devices, fixed and removable, are used to move the teeth, return to the muscles and modify the growth of the jaws. These devices work by applying a soft pressure on the teeth and bones. The severity of the problem will determine what the most effective orthodontic approach will be.
Fixed devices include:
Orthodontics: The most common fixed devices, consist of a system of bands, wires and brackets. The bands are fixed around the teeth, or tooth, and is used as an anchoring the apparatus, the brackets are cemented on the front of the tooth. The bow wires are passed through the brackets and tied into the bands. When adjusting the wires, pressure is exerted on the teeth and it is gradually moved to the correct position. Orthodontics is adjusted monthly in order to achieve the desired results, these can take months or a couple of years. The orthodunos of today are smaller, light and with less metal amount than in the past. They come in bright colors for transparent children or models preferred by adults.
Special fixed appliances: are used to control the consequences of the bad suction habit of the thumb or pushing of the tongue against the teeth. These devices are attached to the teeth by the bands. As they are very uncomfortable during meals, its use is recommended only as a last resort.
Fixed space retainers: If a baby loses a prematurely tooth, a retainer is used to keep the space open until it erupted the permanent tooth. A band is placed on the adjacent tooth to the empty space and extends a wire from the tooth to the other end of the space.
Removable devices include:
Aligners: are an alternative to traditional orthodontics for adults, a growing number of orthodontists use series aligners to move the teeth in the same way that fixes work, but without metal wires or brackets. They are virtually invisible and should be removed to eat, brush and clean themselves with a dental floss.
Removable space retainers : They meet the same function as fixed. They are made with an acrylic base that adapts to the bone, has plastic branches and wire that extend between specific teeth to maintain the space between them.
Repositioning devices of the jaw: called broken and bottom, they are placed on the upper and lower jaw and train the jaw to be closed in a more favorable position. They can be used to correct mandibular temporal joint disorders (ATM).
Lip and cheeks separators: are designed to keep the lips and cheeks separated from your teeth. The lips and muscles of the cheeks exert pressure on the teeth and these devices help relieve it.
Palado Expander: is used to expand the arc of the upper jaw. It is a plastic plate that adapts to the roof of the mouth. When applying, by screws, an external pressure on that plate is forced by bonding the palate bones so that it opens longitudinally widening the palate area.
Removable retainers: are used on the roof of the mouth, avoid the shift of the teeth to the original positions. Also, you can be modified and used to avoid the bad habit of the suction of the thumb.
Coasquets: or facial bow, with this device a strap is placed around the back of the head and then joins it to a wire on the front. The caps prevent the growth of the upper maxilla, retain the rear teeth at the position in which they are located and at the same time pull the previous teeth back.
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