How do dental braces actually work?
How do dental braces actually work?
Wearing dental braces is a familiar topic. Many people may know why dental braces are actually worn. In a nutshell, dental braces are used to straighten crooked teeth or crooked teeth. Nowadays it has become quite popular to enhance the beauty of teeth. Many of us think that our teeth are directly attached to our jawbone, so how can they be removed? Well, we will talk about these things, let's start!
First, to answer the above question, under our gums is a membrane surrounded by bone that connects the roots of the teeth to the jaw. This membrane controls the position of the teeth and reacts to the pressure placed on the teeth by the braces. As a result, it is possible to change the position of the teeth.
Now come to the main discussion, how to change the position of the teeth by causing pressure! There are many types of dental braces. The doctor determines the type of brace according to your needs. But I'm talking about a common type, the traditional brace that most people use: which has three main components.
1. Brackets:
They act as building blocks in repositioning teeth. Brackets made from a variety of materials are bonded to each tooth with a special adhesive as per the doctor's specifications. Each tooth has a specific bracket to maximize the archwire's ability to move that tooth into its intended position.
2. Archwire:
The archwire, which serves as the conductor, is bent (sometimes using a computer) and placed in the slot of the bracket. Archwires help restores teeth to their proper position. Archwires create the pressure needed to move the teeth sideways, up and down. The type of wire used will also vary depending on the type of treatment you have.
3. Elastics:
Elastic is placed around the bracket if extra pressure is needed on the case or malocclusion. In certain cases, additional devices—such as springs and headgear—are used as needed.
I have written many complicated words, and now a simple question may arise in my mind, why braces are worn for 1-2 years? This is because teeth respond better to light pressure. So the position of the tooth is changed by applying light pressure over time. Too much pressure has the opposite effect and slows down the process of tooth repositioning.
So those who dislike crooked teeth, thinking of straightening, can wear braces and see what the solution is. Many like me love crooked teeth. Are you going to crook your straight teeth now? No, it cannot be done because crooked teeth also have several disadvantages.
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