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​​Spacing and crowding of the teeth are the main culprits for esthetic and confident smile. Braces / tooth braces are the solutions for straightening/ aligning these teeth in a symmetric position to achieve a confident smile.
What are Braces ?
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Braces are dental appliances that aid in the correction of dental issues such as crowding, crooked teeth, or teeth that are out of alignment. It can also be used to improve your smile. Many people get braces in their teens, but adults can get them too. Braces gradually straighten and align your teeth so that you have a normal bite as you wear them.
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Your dentist or orthodontist will ask you questions about your health, perform a clinical exam, take a digital scan of your teeth, photograph your face and teeth, order X-rays of your mouth and head, and will then devise a treatment plan for you. Based on the treatment plan you can opt for metal, ceramic or lingual braces.
​Procedure for Braces
Preparation
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The orthodontist installs rubber bands or spacers between teeth that are too closely spaced apart for a week before braces are applied.
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This will make room for the bands to fit comfortably around the rear teeth.
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Putting the brackets in place
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Tiny metal or ceramic components are called brackets to keep the wires in place on the teeth.
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The centre of each tooth is covered in glue or bonding cement to affix the bracket.
Placement of bands
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Metal bands are placed on the rear molars to secure the brackets in place.​
Addition of Arch Wire
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The orthodontist attaches the archwire to the brackets once the brackets and bands are in place.
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To do this, a little rubber band is wrapped around each bracket to secure the wire in place.
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