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Getting Braces: What you need to know

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Why Get Braces?
For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. But alleviating and preventing long-term health problems is just as important. Crooked or crowded teeth are difficult to clean and maintain, and can lead to tooth decay, gum disease or tooth loss. Poor jaw or tooth alignment can cause abnormal wear of your teeth, an inability to chew efficiently and, as a result, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that support your teeth. Braces can make your teeth look better, work better and easier to clean.

With orthodontic treatment from Shinbi Dental, you can expect:

  • Straighter teeth and a more attractive smile
  • Improved oral health and function
  • Prevention of common dental problems caused by crooked teeth or a misaligned bite
  • A boost in self–confidence

Braces work by applying continuous pressure over a period of time, by using a system of wires and brackets to slowly move teeth in a specific direction. As the teeth move, the bone changes shape as pressure is applied. Once the braces are removed (typically in one to two years), you are left with straighter teeth, proper jaw alignment and a dazzling smile.

Can adults get braces?
While braces are typically associated with teenagers, you can get braces at any age. Therefore, adult braces are quite a common procedure. It’s never too late to address dental problems caused by crooked teeth and to get that smile you’ve always wanted.

Face of a young woman with braces on her teeth

Numerous Options to Fit Your Style
Braces have changed over the years. Today, options range from colorfully cool to nearly invisible. The choice is yours, and you don’t have to come up with the answers alone. As orthodontists, we are experts in helping you find your perfect match.

Shinbi Dental offer three different types of braces:

  • Traditional metal braces: This is the most common type of braces, and they are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a unique and colorful smile.
  • Ceramic braces: Since they are made of clear materials, ceramic braces are less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adults who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene, as ceramic braces are larger and more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teet
  • Invisalign (clear braces): Invisalign is the latest technology of braces consists of a series of 18 to 30 custom-made, mouth guard-like clear plastic aligners. The aligners are removable and are replaced every 2 weeks.
    Almost invisible, will not work for serious dental problems, only available for adults and teens, not children more expensive option can be easily lost and costly to replace, treatment may potentially take longer.