What is traditional metal braces and its main features?

Traditional metal braces, everyone seeks to have straight teeth with a good appearance, and for this they resort to dentists in order to get the appropriate treatment for them, and therefore they may recommend one of the effective treatments, which is traditional metal braces, and we will discuss the most important information about it during this article.

Traditional metal braces

Traditional metal braces are one of the most important types of treatment and the oldest in terms of types of braces, which are still used today. It is a procedure in which parts made of stainless steel material, which is characterized by stability and rust resistance, are installed on the tooth surface.

Metal braces use the technique of pressure and tension through metal brackets and wires that allow the teeth to move freely in order to reach their original position, and are used to treat all severe problems that teeth suffer from.

But despite being one of the best types in terms of effectiveness and results, it is not suitable for people with tooth sensitivity and those who do not want an ugly appearance.

Braces Materials

Metal braces are considered one of the most important fixed and effective treatment types, because they are made of stainless steel, which is characterized by its stability and rust resistance, and from which all parts of the braces are made, such as:

• Brackets or bands: Which are made of steel, as they are hollow from the inside and placed on the tooth surface in order to fix the tooth.
• Metal wires: They are made of steel, where they are inserted between the brackets and tightened to facilitate the movement of the teeth to their natural position.

We provide precise customization for installing traditional metal braces to suit the needs of each patient at the Dental Care Center.

What are the types of metal braces?

Metal braces are considered one of the oldest types of braces, which have more than one type, namely:

• Traditional braces: It is one of the most famous fixed metal braces that are suitable for all categories, whether children or adults. It is a device consisting of brackets and wires that the doctor installs and presses on them in order to allow the teeth to move freely to their original position.
• Simple braces: It is one of the fixed brace types, which is called self-ligating or metal braces, and differs from traditional braces in that its brackets are fixed only by metal wire without the need to install rubber pieces, which helps reduce pressure on the teeth and jaw bones and friction with the gums. It is characterized by being more accurate than traditional braces, but it is expensive so it is not suitable for some patients. For more information on the cost of installing Damon braces in Egypt, read the following article.

Advantages of metal braces

Metal braces are the most commonly used and popular types of braces among patients, due to their many advantages that we will discuss in this paragraph:

• It realigns the alignment of the teeth next to each other, thus improving their external appearance.
• It improves the efficiency of tooth functions such as grinding and chewing.
• It closes the gaps between the teeth.
• Get rid of crowding and crooked teeth.
• Treat problems such as jaw protrusion and malocclusion.
• It helps the patient speak and talk properly.
• It treats problems of overbite and deep bite.

Disadvantages and harms of metal braces

Metal braces have some disadvantages that may affect some cases during installation, including:

• The patient feels pressure on the teeth and jaw bones during the installation period.
• Tooth sensitivity appears during the installation period when drinking hot and cold drinks.
• Difficulty in speaking and eating, especially in the first days of installation.
• Some patients may develop allergic reactions due to the patient suffering from tooth sensitivity.
• In some cases, white spots may appear as soon as the braces are removed from the teeth.
• The patient gets ulcers and gingivitis as a result of friction of its parts with it.

Methods of installing metal braces for teeth

Installing metal braces for teeth goes through many procedures, including:

• The first session begins when the doctor examines the patient’s teeth and diagnoses them accurately in order to identify the patient’s problem and determine the type of braces suitable for it.
• The patient undergoes some examinations on the teeth and mouth using x-rays to ensure their health through x-rays and panoramic images.
• Treating other problems that the teeth may suffer from, such as decay or gum inflammation.
• If there are extra or milk teeth, they must be removed before installing braces.
• Taking measurements and dimensions of the teeth and mouth in order to prepare the braces.
• The doctor prepares the teeth by cleaning them deeply in order to get rid of bacteria and deposits from the tooth surface.
• The doctor attaches the hollow brackets to the tooth surface and ties them with a metal wire and tightens them, and secures them with rubber pieces so that the teeth can move freely to their original position.
• The doctor provides a lot of advice on caring for the teeth and braces during the installation period.

Candidates for installing metal braces for teeth

When installing braces, there are some specifications that the patient must have in order to be a good candidate for installation and the success of the procedure, including:

• The patient’s permanent teeth must be fully grown.
• The jaw bones must be strong and healthy to withstand the pressure of braces.
• The teeth should be free of any problems or diseases such as decay or gum inflammation.
• The patient is preferably non-smoking.
• The patient must not have bruxism.

Duration of use of metal braces

Traditional metal braces are one of the types that have guaranteed and effective results, but the treatment period takes a long time, as it ranges from 12 to 24 months, which is the period during which the results appear gradually, at least after two months from the installation process. This period may be affected as it increases or decreases according to the extent to which the patient cares about caring for the teeth and braces and adheres to monthly doctor visits.

Teeth alignment by installing traditional metal braces helps improve your dental health and smile at the Dental Care Center.

Reasons for using metal braces

Traditional metal braces are used to treat many conditions, including:

1. If the patient has crooked teeth and crowding, and to learn more about braces for crooked teeth click here.
2. Irregular teeth that are not equal in shape and size.
3. Wide spaces between teeth.
4. If the patient finds it difficult to perform the basic functions of the teeth such as grinding and chewing.
5. Braces are used for children who have problems with speech functions. For more information about braces for children, click on the following article.
6. If the patient suffers from overbite and deep bite.
7. Malocclusion.
8. The patient suffers from jaw protrusion.

Caring for teeth during brace treatment

During the installation of metal braces, there are a set of instructions that the doctor emphasizes at each patient visit, including:

1. Taking care of the braces parts by cleaning them and using some special preparations for them.
2. Putting a daily routine for teeth cleaning, especially after eating.
3. Using toothpastes to thoroughly clean the teeth so that they contain substances that protect the teeth from decay.
4. Choosing a toothbrush that is characterized by its soft bristles on the gums and thinness, which helps it get rid of food residues and clean between the teeth and braces parts.
5. Using a good type of medicinal mouthwash to get rid of harmful bacteria in the mouth and prevent their spread or accumulation in braces parts.
6. Using dental floss to remove food residues between the teeth after each meal.
7. Eating healthy foods that contain vitamins and fortifiers for the teeth and bone.
8. Avoiding hard and tough foods and replacing them with soft foods.
9. Getting rid of the habit of nail biting and opening things with teeth.
10. Refraining from drinking carbonated drinks that contain caffeine and replacing them with appropriate amounts of water.

Average cost of metal braces

Traditional metal braces are one of the lowest cost types when installed, which is why many people prefer them. Its cost in Egypt 2023 ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 Egyptian pounds, and if installed in a government hospital, it may range from 10,000 to 15,000 Egyptian pounds. This cost is affected by many factors, whether it increases or decreases, including:

• The type of metal braces that the patient needs according to the condition of his teeth.
• The doctor’s experience in diagnosis and skill in installing braces.
• The diagnostic procedures performed by the patient to ensure the health of the teeth.
• The number of sessions determined by the doctor during the period of treatment with braces.
• The age of the patient who needs metal braces installed.
• The extent of the poor condition of the patient’s teeth.
• The therapeutic procedures performed by the doctor in case there is a problem in the teeth before installing the braces.
• The monthly repairs made by the doctor in the event of any fracture of the metal braces.
• Offers and services in payment and installment provided by the chosen center or hospital to install metal braces.

After braces

Installing braces is one of the procedures that goes through many stages, including the post-braces removal stage, where not only the final results of the effect of the braces appear in terms of adjusting the teeth and improving their functional efficiency, but also preserving these results through installing a retainer, which works to maintain the stability of the teeth in their new position and prevent them from moving again. Retainers come in many types, including fixed and transparent types. The doctor usually uses transparent removable retainers as a retainer.

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