Braces needed to correct tooth position. Make sure that you need it, not only as an accessory.
Many people mistakenly use the braces as accessories. Whereas braces to fix the location of the tooth. However, many of the teens who installed braces, although their teeth are not problematic.
Preparation before use braces
Before installing braces should be planning on the question of patient, physician action required, and the estimated cost at the time of installation and maintenance after the wire is removed.
The type and system braces
There are braces made of metal or clear. Clear braces, the material is made of composite, porcelain, or plastic. The most important thing of braces is the system. The most commonly used system or a conventional straight wire bracket. Meanwhile, the most expensive bracket system is the Damon system, because it minimizes the time control to the doctor and do not use rubber on retaining their teeth.
Treatment after use braces
After the braces removed, so it's not back to the original is required retainer or retaining. Retainer is advised always worn 24 hours during the first 6 months, and then it may be worn during sleep only. Retainer should ideally be used for 1 year.
Dental care tips:
1. Control to the dentist every 6 months.
2. Brush your teeth twice a day, morning and night.
3. Use dental flosh to clean the remaining food in between teeth.
4. Users braces must be more diligent use of mouthwash and cleaning teeth.
5. Do not brush your teeth too hard and the most important at night.
6. Brush your teeth by rotating and slowly.
7. Replace toothbrush periodically and fluffy soft.
So, if you want to use braces, make sure that you need it. Then preparation costs and knows the procedures. And do not forget, do treatment after using braces.
