You will have a beautiful smile after using braces because they move teeth to their correct positions and align them. Here are the types of braces, their benefits, and limitations.
Traditional metal braces are made of brackets and wires. They can be repositioned while they are still attached to the teeth. There are tradition braces that have heat-activated archwires. Teeth move faster, and less discomfort is felt because the heat-activated archwires use body heat. Their high rate of efficiency and their affordability have made them more popular than other braces. They are more beautiful when decorated by colored bands. Some people avoid them because they are highly noticeable.
The lingual braces are also the same as the traditional braces; hence they are difficult to differenciate. They are attached to the inside part of the teeth hence they cannot be seen on the outside of the teeth. They are challenging to clean because of how they are positioned. They are also a liked by people because they are invisible. They take time to give results, and the outcomes are not as quality as the outcomes f the pother braces since they are the least efficient braces. They are directly in contact with the tongue hence they can be very uncomfortable to wear.
Ceramic braces almost resemble the traditional braces due to their similarity in shape and size. Ceramic is used to make the ceramic braves not metal like the traditional ones. They are not noticeable because the ceramic material makes them resemble the color of the natural teeth. Since they are hard to notice more people have come to like them although they cost higher than the natural braces. They need special care because they are easy to stain.
The most distinct braces are the Invisalign hence they are very easy to notice. The patient wears the of custom-made, clear plastic aligners over the teeth. You will need 18 and 30 different aligners to align the teeth. Throughout the treatment process, the patient has to remove and replace them, and it is an easy task to replace them. They are also popular because they are invisible nd one can eat with them comfortably. They are expensive, and they are used in correcting minor dental problems only.
Self-ligating braces also look like the traditional braces. However the wires of the self-ligating braces are held in place by clips rather than elastic bands thus friction is minimal. The limited friction makes them more comfortable to wear and easy to clean. They more expensive than the traditional metallic braces and visible.