Dental Braces - Teeth Braces Cost, Procedure and Types

What are the types of braces?

Modern dentistry has invented a wide array of braces to suit your personal and unique dental needs. Fixed Braces Metal Braces Ceramic Braces Lingual Braces Self-ligating Braces Transparent Braces

What are the benefits of getting braces?

Braces offer you a slew of benefits. Also referred to as orthodontic braces, teeth braces help align your teeth into a better position. They also treat several tooth-related problems such as underbite, overbite, crossbite and open bite, or crooked, crowded teeth.

What are the best braces for teeth?

Your orthodontist is the best person to tell you what type of braces you should get. Metal braces are durable and most commonly used. However, clear aligners or transparent braces are just as effective but less painful and aesthetically, a more attractive option.

Do braces hurt a lot?

Braces hurt only during the initial stages of the treatment. The sudden fixation of metal brackets can feel a bit strange in your mouth. Once the aligning process begins, the pulling and pushing of the elastic bands can be slightly painful but you will get adjusted to the braces in no time. The metal wires, when rubbed against your gums and cheeks, may give you an occasional sore but that can be remedied with orthodontic wax.

What types of food should I avoid with braces?

With braces on, it’s best to avoid hard foods like popcorn, chips, nuts, and hard meats. You should also avoid sticky foods like caramel, chewing gum, and candies.

How to straighten teeth without braces?

The teeth straightening at home include metal teeth braces,clear aligners, teeth clips and pushing teeth with fingers. The entire process of Smiles.ai aligners can be done at the comfort of your home.

How long do braces take to straighten teeth?

Typically aligners treatment takes about 6 to 8months. Feel free to book a scan appointment with Smiles.ai to get an estimate of price and duration.