Dental Braces

Advantages Of Dental Braces

1.Alleviation of Speech Impairment– Teeth play a crucial role in helping you distinctly pronounce words. Therefore, if teeth are misaligned it will create problems in speaking patterns. Braces prove to be helpful in adjusting the positioning of teeth which will make your speech clearer.

2. Braces are Beneficial in Preventing Bone Erosion-Misalignment of teeth will lead to bone loss. This happens when bacteria begin to eat away at the bones. Braces move periodontal ligaments by stretching the connective tissues and nerves. Over time, the bones will naturally rebuild once they settle into their new spot.

3. Braces Aid Digestion– In the process of food digestion, teeth play an important role. Before the time the food will enter your stomach, it should be partially digested by the teeth. It seems to be difficult to chew your food into tiny bits if your teeth are misaligned due to which stomach takes a longer time to digest food. Once you can chew properly with the help of braces, your food will be more easily and fully digested.

4. Braces Provide a Confidence Boost -Sometimes people don’t feel confident in showing off their teeth when they’re not in a proper alignment. Due to which they will feel bad and face the problem of anxiety. By using braces which will provide the right alignment to their teeth. Even though it is a temporary treatment but it will bring a confident smile to your face.

Disadvantages Of Dental Braces

1. Tooth decay or gum disease-When braces are placed then the areas of the teeth and gums which are closely contacted to archwires and brackets are difficult to clean. Due to this reason, teeth are not clean properly and food particles get collected in those areas. The accumulation of dental plaque will increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. It’s very important to maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing thoroughly at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day when wearing braces to prevent these kinds of dental health problems.

2.  Allergic reactions– Sometimes, a patient might experience an allergic reaction to the latex rubber in the elastics or to the metal which is used in braces. If you have any kind of allergy-related to nickel or latex, you must inform your orthodontist before the starting of your treatment. In these cases, there are latex-free elastics and alternative metals that can be used.

3. Soft tissue injuries and canker sores– While wearing braces your inner cheeks, lips, and gums may feel sore where they have contact with the metal brackets and wires. There is the possibility of developing canker sores where the sensitive inner mouth tissues rub against the hard metal components of the braces. In that case, you need to contact your concerned orthodontist who will give you the proper treatment to reduce your pain and irritation.

4. Root Resorption– Root resorption is all about the shortening of the roots during braces. Sometimes it will result in slight blunting of the root tips which will not create any long-term problem for those teeth. Even though it’s rare but some patients might experience one-half or more of the root shortening away which could affect their long-term health.

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