Braces are a method of using brackets, wires and other appliances to apply force to the teeth, moving them to the correct position on the jaw to improve facial aesthetics and chewing function. Besides using braces, orthodontists also prescribe bands in some specific cases. So, what is an orthodontic band and is it painful to wear the band? Please continue reading this article to understand!
The brace wire rubbing against the lips and cheeks is a relatively common situation in people with braces, especially in the early stages after the braces are attached. Below are instructions on what to do when the braces wire pokes into your cheek to help you temporarily fix this problem before arranging a time to return to the dentist for a check-up.
The success of a braces case depends on many factors such as the expertise of the orthodontist, the cooperation of the patient and especially the orthodontic appliances. In this article, we will clarify the structure of braces and the functions of brackets, wires, springs, intermaxillary elastics, etc.
As we know, age is a factor that greatly affects the effectiveness of orthodontic braces because braces services will be most effective when performed at the ideal age. Therefore, can people over 30 years old get braces? This is a question that many people are interested in when they need orthodontics and are past the ideal age. Listen to the dentist analyze and answer this problem right below!
Taking X-rays while wearing braces is a task that every orthodontic case needs to do to ensure effectiveness for customers. Lac Viet Intech shares with you the benefits of film photography to help you capture the most accurate information.
Can braces be used for thin jawbones? This is a question many customers today are wondering about to improve strong, durable and strong teeth. With more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Lac Viet Intech would like to answer the following information in the most specific way.
Hello doctor, my tooth has cavities so I just had a filling not long ago. However, now I want to get cosmetic braces. I wonder if braces are possible in my case? I'm afraid it will cause scratches on the filling surface. I hope the doctor will soon give you feedback on the issue "Can I get braces on a tooth filling?". Thank you!
Orthodontics is the use of a system of forces to move the teeth in a jaw to the correct position on the occlusion curve and the teeth of both jaws to the cusp position for good chewing. In this article, we will introduce concepts related to tooth movement mechanics including: force, center of rotation, center of resistance, types of tooth movement, compression zones, stretching zones, physiology of bone resorption and unwanted effects in orthodontics.
Before finding out which method is most ideal to correct underbite teeth, you need to be examined and examined by a doctor at the clinic to identify the defect based on the concept of what is underbite teeth and distinguish whether you have underbite or underbite teeth. Let's find out right below!
Can crooked teeth be treated with braces? Can teeth that are misaligned inwards be treated with braces? ... is always a concern for people who own crooked teeth, because having crooked teeth not only affects aesthetics but is also the cause of many different dental diseases, and the desire to have straight teeth is always present in them. So, can braces be used for misaligned teeth?
"Hello doctor! My upper jaw has crooked teeth on both sides, making me very worried and want to adjust these two teeth because it makes me lose a lot of confidence. I want to get braces on these two crooked teeth, is it possible and how much does it cost to fix my crooked teeth? Is it expensive? I hope you can advise me, thank you very much!."
(Thao Mai – Ha Nam)
What is orthodontic tooth filing and when should this procedure be performed? The content of our article will help customers answer the most accurate information because during the orthodontic process, the doctor may prescribe small molar extraction, wisdom tooth extraction, minivis placement or interdental filing.
Braces are a method of using appliances such as brackets, wires, elastics, springs, etc. to apply force to the teeth, causing them to move to the desired position to improve smile aesthetics, facial aesthetics and chewing function. Surely everyone has grasped the preliminary functions of brackets and archwires, but not everyone knows about attaching springs when using braces. In this article, we will analyze this issue.
Can braces be temporarily removed? Does temporarily removing braces have any effect? In today's article, we will clarify this issue. Because most customers with braces look forward to the moment they get their braces removed after about 1.5 to 2.5 years of treatment.
