Brace's aren't
for children anymore. In fact, adults now compromise
approximately 30,percent of patients who seek the help of an
orthodontist to straighten teeth, close gaps or just improve
appliances or retainers. In other, clear plastic brackets,
instead of traditional metal ones, can be used. In long run,
Orthodontics is the best solution for most people. Even if full
crowns eventually will be needed, teeth should be aligned
properly first.
Treatment
time Six
to twenty - four months for most patients
Patients
Maintenance Special
care by the patient by cleaning daily and checkups on a
scheduled basis. Retainers frequently have to worn at night for
many years, at least a few nights a week, possibly indefinitely,
to maintain
tooth alignment. daily.
Results of
treatment Spaces between
teeth are closed.
Advantages
-
Closes
space between teeth
-
Permanent
solution fro most individuals
-
No
tooth reduction required
-
May
be the least expensive treatment ( compared to crowning or
bonding replacement )
Some
of the disadvantages
Time
- Consuming, Teeth
may return to original position if retainers are not worn, It
is more difficult to clean teeth during treatment.
