Discover a distinctive look for your teeth with cosmetic dental braces and their types!

Cosmetic dental braces, some may feel suspicious when we mention dental braces as a cosmetic procedure, as it is commonly known otherwise, but with the development that has entered the field of dentistry, it has become possible to get a good appearance of teeth and jaws through cosmetic braces, which we will address everything related to it during this article.

Cosmetic dental braces

Dental braces are one of the most famous procedures used in the field of dentistry in order to treat dental problems and beautify them, as the braces are installed on the tooth surface and pressed and tightened in order to leave room for them to move to their original position, and are used to treat dental problems such as jaw protrusion and the presence of gaps or crookedness in the teeth. In the coming paragraphs, we will address all the information related to braces as a cosmetic procedure.

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Types of cosmetic dental braces

Cosmetic dental braces are one of the most important procedures resorted to by the doctor and available in many types, including:

Clear invisible braces

It is one of the invisible cosmetic braces types that is easy to install and remove by the patient. It consists of molds made of transparent plastic or acrylic material that is characterized by its transparency that blends with the tooth color and thus looks good. It is installed at least during the day except for meal times. It is characterized by the fact that it treats simple problems that take little time.

Ceramic braces

It is one of the most important types of fixed invisible braces. Its parts are made of ceramic material that is characterized by its transparency that blends with the tooth color and thus looks good. It is installed in the same way as metal braces, so it is a good alternative for patients who suffer from metal allergies. It is used to treat many dental problems such as crooked and crowded teeth and protruding teeth.

Lingual braces

It is one of the fixed invisible brace types, also called internal braces. It consists of metal arcs made of rust-resistant stainless steel, which are installed behind the teeth towards the tongue. It is used to treat many severe dental problems, but its disadvantage is that it takes a long time to treat and its high cost.

Metal braces

It is considered one of the oldest types of fixed braces found in the field of dentistry and still the most widespread. It is a device made up of several parts made of rust-resistant steel, which is installed on the tooth surface using brackets and tightened with metal wires. This type of technique is the most effective in modifying and treating severe dental problems, but its disadvantage is its unattractive appearance and being unsuitable for people with metal allergies.

Components of dental braces

Dental braces consist of several parts that are installed on the teeth, each with a function:

• Brackets: They are hollow metal pieces with an easy-to-open hook that are installed on the tooth surface in order to stabilize the teeth by sticking them with a strong and non-harmful adhesive.
• Wires: They are metal pieces that are inserted between the metal brackets and tied together. The dentist pulls them in order to guide the teeth and move them to the desired location.
• Rubber bands: Small pieces made of strong rubber material placed in order to determine the place where the teeth will be moved.
• Jaw wideners: Placed on the teeth and jaw in order to improve their appearance and widen the occlusion of the teeth and smile.

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Dental braces duration

It is difficult to specify a specific duration for dental braces, especially since there are many influencing factors directly, including:

1. Type of braces used in treatment.
2. Quality of technique used by the dentist.
3. Dentist’s experience and skill in adjusting and installing braces.
4. Extent to which the patient takes care of their teeth and braces during the installation period.
5. Condition of the teeth and the problem they suffer from.
6. Patient’s age when braces were installed.

But this does not prevent setting an approximate duration for dental braces, which ranges from 12 to 24 months, which takes place during sessions that the dentist sets with the patient for follow-up.

Why resort to cosmetic braces?

Cosmetic dental braces are resorted to when the teeth show or develop some symptoms that cause an unattractive appearance of the teeth and jaws, including:

• If the patient’s teeth are of different sizes and shapes and not aligned evenly.
• Spread of crooked and crowded teeth in the patient’s teeth.
• Existence of large gaps between teeth.
• If the patient suffers from protruding jaws or one of them.
• Poor occlusion, which may appear in reverse or deep bite.
• Feeling unable to eat well.

How are cosmetic braces installed

Installing cosmetic braces goes through some steps and stages, including:

• The dentist examines the teeth, diagnoses them in order to detect the problem, identify it and find appropriate solutions.
• The patient undergoes some diagnostic examinations on the teeth and mouth in order to more precisely determine the problem and ensure that there are no other diseases, using x-rays and taking panoramic images of them.
• Treating any diseases the teeth may suffer from before installing cosmetic braces such as tooth decay and gum inflammation.
• The dentist takes measurements and dimensions of the teeth and mouth and sends them to the lab to prepare the braces.
• The installation session begins with thoroughly cleaning the teeth and removing bacteria and tartar from the tooth surface.
• The brackets are placed on the teeth, glued tightly, all connected with a wire which the dentist pulls and tightens with rubber bands that guide the teeth to their natural position.
• The dentist ensures the stability of the braces and provides advice and instructions that the patient must follow during the braces installation period.

Importance of dental braces

Dental braces are one of the most important medical and cosmetic procedures that are important in modifying the shape of the teeth and making them equal next to each other, which improves their appearance when smiling and increases the patient’s confidence in them. In addition, it improves the digestion process as the teeth are able to regain their ability to eat, chew and grind food strongly, and helps patients who have problems with speech correct talking and speaking properly.

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Maintaining and cleaning dental braces

There are many instructions and advice that dentists are keen to tell patients during the braces installation period, including:

• Commitment to monthly visits set by the dentist to examine the teeth and braces.
• Cleaning the teeth daily at least 2 to 3 times.
• Choosing several types of toothbrushes, one for cleaning the teeth and the other for cleaning brace parts.
• Using toothpastes containing ingredients that protect teeth from decay.
• Using floss to remove food residues between teeth.
• Avoiding hard, chewy and tough foods on teeth and braces.
• Stopping drinking carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
• Not opening things with teeth or biting nails with them.

After cosmetic braces

After removing the braces, some images of the teeth and mouth will be obtained and compared with the shape of the teeth and mouth before installation. This will help the patient recognize the difference and see the results clearly. They will notice that the teeth have become more aligned next to each other and the appearance of the teeth and jaws has improved. But to maintain this result, there are two things to pay attention to:

• First: A dental retainer must be installed after removing the braces in order to maintain the stability of the teeth in place and prevent them from returning to their old position. It is placed for at least 3 to 6 months.
• Second: Dental hygiene must be maintained and appropriate cleansing products used, as well as regular dental checkups for examination and diagnosis.

Drawbacks of cosmetic braces

Installing cosmetic dental braces is one of the most important procedures, but has some drawbacks, including:

• The patient may initially feel inflammation in the gums and their swelling, as well as the spread of sores and ulcers in them.
• Feeling pain in the teeth due to increased dental sensitivity that appears when consuming cold and hot drinks.
• Severe pressure on the teeth and jaw bones resulting from the braces bulk.
• Despite its effective results, it takes a long time to treat and see the final result.
• Allergic reactions may occur as the patient suffers from allergies to metals used in manufacturing the braces.
• Appearance of white spots on the tooth surface that may require bleaching after removing the braces.

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Cosmetic braces prices

Cosmetic dental braces are one of the procedures for which centers try to set a fixed and stable cost for braces installation. The average cost of braces installation in government hospitals ranges from EGP 10,000 to 15,000, while in private centers it ranges as follows:

• Ceramic braces installation cost: EGP 35,000 to 45,000.
• Lingual braces installation cost: EGP 39,000 to 49,000.
• Clear braces installation cost: EGP 32,000 to 42,000.
• Metal braces installation cost: EGP 20,000 to 30,000.

This is an approximate cost range for braces installation, as it is affected by several factors, including:

• Type of braces used for installation.
• Quality of materials used in manufacturing and preparing chosen brace components.
• Dentist’s experience and skill in diagnosis, identifying the problem and installing braces.
• Diagnostic procedures performed on the teeth and mouth to ensure their health.
• Offers and payment methods provided by the chosen center or clinic for braces installation.
• Patient’s age in need of braces.
• Treatment procedures done before brace installation.
• Monthly adjustments made by the dentist during installation.

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