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Coloured Braces
These are basically the normal metal brace, but the
modules used to hold the archwire in place come in
a multitude of colours to make the wearing of braces
more fun. These colours can be changed at every appointment.
Tooth-coloured, Clear or Ceramic Braces
The brackets are made of ceramic or plastic; they
are translucent or the same colour as the teeth, making
them much less noticeable than metal brackets.
Lingual Braces/Hidden Braces (on the Inside of the Teeth)
These are made of metal, but they are bonded to the surface of the teeth facing the inside of the mouth, so they are concealed and almost invisible to the observer. They are suitable only in specific orthodontic cases.
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Lingual braces will affect the tongue and initially will have some impact on the patient’s speech and eating. The amount will vary with each patient’s dental arch and tongue position. Lingual appliances are more expensive than conventional braces, because they are specifically custom-made to each patient’s teeth, require special instruments, and special orthodontist and staff training. Dr Pourghadiri is happy to discuss the suitability of this appliance for your specific needs.
Removable Braces
Sometimes fixed braces are not the ideal appliances
to bring about the required changes to the bite, and
a removable brace has to be used. A removable brace
consists of a plastic base and custom-made metal wire
components. Some of these wires are designed to keep
the brace secured to the teeth.
A removable brace simply clips onto the teeth, and
can be easily fitted or removed. Its insertion or
removal does not cause any pain.
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Clear Removable Aligners/ Invisalign
Clear aligners like Invisalign look like small gum-shields
that are made of a colourless thin plastic material.
A series of aligners are worn over the treatment period,
each one bringing about a minor change to the bite,
until gradually the treatment goal is achieved. There
are no wires involved, and the aligners can be removed
for eating or brushing. The great thing about this
type of brace is that it is almost invisible; but
they are not suitable for all orthodontic cases.
Functional/Orthopaedic Braces
A functional appliance is a functional brace that
is worn on the upper and lower teeth at the same time
in order to correct the way upper and lower teeth
fit over each other. For example a functional brace
may be used to correct very protruding upper or lower
front teeth, improve the way molar teeth bite together,
or even improve your facial profile so that the jaws
look more aligned with each other when you look at
the face in profile.
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