Braces are placed to correct bite, ie change the location of the teeth. But more properly called this design "bracket system" because the correction is made not only with the help of braces.
After braces - the name of the small locks, which are glued to the patient's teeth using a special adhesive. A correction is involved and a special orthodontic arc resistance force which causes the teeth to move and ligatures that this arc is attached, and "rezinochki" (elastic traction), by which the bite is brought to perfection. Therefore, thanks to some action, the teeth are moving to the right place orthodontist and patient. Sometimes occlusion before installing the bracket systems require the removal of one or more teeth to make room for the movement of other teeth. Be prepared for this.
Before you install the bracket system, it is necessary to pass the preparatory activities. Firstly, it is necessary to make a complete reorganization of the oral cavity, including a visit to the dentist is not only therapist, but periodontist. All the teeth need to be cured, and periodontist should be carried out cleaning.
Then you need to create a panoramic picture of the teeth. This image shows more precisely the orthodontist as it is best to plan the movement of the teeth. If there are no contraindications, the doctor goes to the choice of braces directly to the patient.
They are divided into types according to their location (interior and exterior brackets). External braces are more visible, unlike the internal systems, since they are attached to the inner side of the teeth. However, please know that it is not always internal braces can correct bite, sometimes it can be done only external system.
After selecting a staple for the patient to make a preliminary appointments, and on the appointed day, the patient comes to the installation of braces. The procedure to install the brackets takes a little over an hour, but the rest of the alignment of the teeth can take up to two years. So be psychologically prepared for this. After installing the brackets patient should be regularly visit the orthodontist.