Every time I look in the mirror and want to smile at myself, I’m not confident because my teeth aren’t beautiful. I want to have neatly aligned teeth like others… Stop complaining!! Because beauty wins everything. We can solve problems like gaps between teeth, protruding teeth, and misaligned teeth with “braces.”
Good oral health plus a beautiful smile
Braces are a dental treatment that helps solve problems for those with abnormalities in tooth alignment, bite, crowding, protruding teeth, as well as abnormalities related to tooth size and jaw. Braces help move teeth to the correct and appropriate positions, making them align beautifully, improving chewing function, enhancing oral and dental health, and reducing problems like tooth decay or gum disease caused by inadequate cleaning. Additionally, braces also help boost confidence and improve personality.
How do you know if you need braces?
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- Having upper or lower teeth that protrude significantly forward
- Having crowded teeth
- Having a crossbite problem, where the lower teeth bite over the upper teeth
- Having gaps between teeth
- Having a crooked bite, where the midline of the upper and lower teeth do not align
- Having an open bite, where there is a gap between the upper and lower teeth when biting
Fixed braces are the most popular
Normally, braces can be either removable or fixed. The most commonly chosen method is fixed braces because the price is not too high. This type of braces uses brackets glued with special adhesive onto each tooth to serve as anchors for the archwire, which pushes the teeth to move. The device attached to the teeth applies pressure to move the teeth in the desired direction. Tightening the wire increases the pulling force on the teeth, and the teeth gradually move to the proper position. For metal braces, the treatment usually takes about 1-3 years.
