Metal Braces In Margate

Metal braces are known as the most traditional orthodontic treatment, and that’s for good reason. Metal braces remain the gold standard for correcting complex and severe orthodontic problems such as crooked teeth, overcrowding, bite problems, and large gaps.

Metal brackets and wires made of stainless steel are bonded to your teeth and exert pressure against your teeth to shift them. You may also have elastics that are placed around the brackets of your braces to correct underbites, overbites, open bites, and crossbites.

The elastics help shift your jaws forward or backward, into the proper alignment. While they’re not the most aesthetically discreet orthodontic treatment, they’re the most effective at correcting serious orthodontic problems as fast as possible.

The average length of treatment for metal braces is 1 to 3 years and this is because braces are usually the go-to treatment for more advanced orthodontic problems rather than minor cosmetic issues. If you’re correcting minor issues with metal braces, your treatment may take less time.

If you’re interested in transforming your smile and improving your oral health by correcting crooked teeth and bite problems, then metal braces are unbeatable. Contact us at Lifestyle Dental Care today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Philippe Jean.

The braces process begins with a consultation with Dr. Jean. Here, he will assess the severity of your orthodontic alignment and determine if metal braces are right for you as well as what problems need to be addressed.

Then, we will suggest that you get your teeth cleaned to provide a fresh surface for your braces. This is also because your teeth are about to be covered with metal for a potentially long time and this can prevent thorough brushing and flossing of all of the tooth surfaces.

Digital or physical impressions will then be taken of your teeth and sent to a dental lab that fabricates custom-made metal braces. Then, your teeth are etched and a bonding agent is applied to bond the brackets directly to your teeth.

Elastics, if necessary, will be attached to the brackets. You will then return to your Margate dentist every 1 to 2 months to get your braces tightened. Old bands will be replaced and the archwire may also be renewed. At the end of your treatment, your braces will be removed and you will need to wear a retainer to maintain your results.

Metal braces are suitable for patients of all ages because they’re bonded to the teeth and can’t be removed. Invisalign, while desired for its aesthetic qualities, is often not suitable for children or even teenagers because they need to take accountability for keeping the removable aligners in for 22 hours per day and regularly cleaning them.

Braces, on the other hand, never need to be removed and you just need to brush around them. They’re also suitable for all types of orthodontic problems, while most clear aligners can’t correct severe malocclusions.

Since braces are more forceful and are shifting your teeth day and night, they will correct minor issues faster than clear aligners can. Modern metal braces are much more comfortable than braces of the past.

Metal braces are the most affordable and durable orthodontic treatment. You can even customize your bands to come in fun colors. Finally, metal braces will improve your oral health by correcting your alignment.

Crooked teeth can collect food particles and plaque and when teeth are overlapping, it can be difficult to clean between them. You will also enjoy improved speech and bite alignment that will prevent issues like teeth grinding and TMJ/TMD.