When a patient comes to our dental clinic with the intention of having an orthodontic treatment, it is common for him to arrive, raising the following doubts: What types of dental braces are there? Which is the best?
And we can tell you that there is no absolute truth for everyone. The case of each patient is unique and this will open a gap in knowing which dental braces are the most adequate for this one.
For this reason, we present below the different types of dental braces with their respective benefits so you can know a little more about them. Continue reading and find out:
Types of Dental Braces
There are different types of treatments, in addition to traditional ones, such as:
- Metal brackets
Of great durability, functionality and adhesion capacity. Also, they are cheaper than the rest.
For some, their main disadvantage is that aesthetically they are the least graceful, but with the use of colored garters they adopt an improvement showing a more fun smile.
- Ceramic Braces
Also known as porcelain braces. They are durable and effective, they also have the great advantage that the porcelain in these dental braces allows the appliances to adopt a color very similar to that of the teeth, which increases the aesthetics of the treatment.
Its cost, for the aforementioned reasons, is higher than that of metal braces.
- Lingual Braces
In this case the braces are placed on the inner wall of the teeth and are hidden from the view of others, preserving the aesthetics throughout the process.
Although lingual orthodontic treatment is more expensive and requires adaptation, it is a more aesthetic alternative to traditional orthodontic treatments.
- Dental guards
They are removable appliances that fit over the upper or lower teeth, it is made of hard acrylic material.
They consist of aligners to correct the position of the teeth following a series of carefully controlled and programmed movements.
The guards must be changed every two weeks and each aligner generates between 0.25 to 5 millimeters of movement during its time of use, it is important to use them at least 22 hours a day, to ensure the best functioning of them.
- Expanders
Palatine expanders are devices that allow the palate to be widened orthopedically during growth. This orthopedic response is also called palatal disjunction or RPE (“Rapid Palatal Expansion”).
One of the most used devices is the Hyrax. It is a fixed device that rests on the teeth and has a very simple mechanism that allows it to be activated following the instructions of the orthodontist.
Now you know the different ways in which you can apply orthodontics and that you can find the one that best suits you, as long as you have the advice of a specialist. At Nuevsi Health we have the best specialists for you. And you, have you already scheduled your appointment?
