The occurrence of bad bites:
There are many ways a bad bite can be caused. Mostly the bad bites are inherited and some occur through actions such as sucking the thumb or fingers. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children should have their first checkup with an orthodontist at the age of seven or latest, 8. Enough permanent teeth would have set in by then for the dentist to detect if there are any problems.
Sometime, the bite might not even be noticeable and the dentist will find this out during a routine dental check-up. That is why it is important to regularly get the teeth checked.
The best non-surgical way to correct bad bites is by wearing braces. Understand the type of problem you have fully and then decide with the help of your Dentist, the best type of Braces for Bad Bites.
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TYPES OF BRACES: –
You can not only choose to get rid of your disarranged teeth but also you can choose the type of braces your teeth would be wanting to be treated with.
Metal wired braces:
These are the most common and traditional type of braces. They are typically made out of stainless steel.
Ceramic wired braces:
These are also called “clear braces,” these provide a cosmetic alternative to the metal wired braces. It matches the shades of your teeth and hence the braces wouldn’t be much visible.
Lingual braces:
These are braces that are placed on the lingual surface (backside) of the teeth and are not easily visible.
Other metal braces:
Gold-plated stainless steel or titanium brackets are usually used for those with nickel allergies.
Advantages of setting the teeth right with the braces:-
- Helps in providing a better smile.
- The functioning of teeth becomes much better
- Helps to cultivate better long term health of teeth and gums
- It guides permanent teeth into more favourable positions.
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