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Types of teeth alignment, to get healthy, intact teeth and an attractive smile, you must get rid of all existing problems, and if you suffer from teeth crookedness or irregularity in their shape or a problem with the jaws, you can resort to some solutions and methods used in beautifying the shape of the teeth and treating them, and through this article we will get to know one of the solutions, which is teeth alignment and everything related to it.

Types of teeth alignment

Types of teeth alignment

The type or shape used in the alignment can be determined by accurately diagnosing the problem with the teeth and diagnosing it accurately, which is done through x-rays, and the types of alignments are:

• Fixed alignment: This type is used when dealing with complex problems that require a long time to get rid of, as they are brackets attached to the teeth with strong metal wires or a type of fixed cement.
• Movable teeth alignment: This type is used to solve moderate or weak tooth problems in terms of strength, and it can be easily removed or installed, and it is best to install it for a full day until successful results are achieved.

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How to choose the appropriate type of teeth alignment

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The appropriate type of teeth alignment is chosen based on the specified budget and also the extent of the problem suffered by the patient, and most patients tend to install the fixed alignment type so as not to feel discomfort or anxiety during the treatment period, while others need to install the movable alignment so that it can be removed at any time when needed.

So we will get to know the key points that help choose the appropriate type of alignment, including:

• Avoid relapse

In order to maintain dental health and reinforce the new shape that we will get through teeth alignment, it is better to put the movable alignment after the treatment period to help maintain the visible shape.

• Effect on speaking ability

During the first period of alignment treatment, you will feel discomfort when speaking and pronouncing words until you get used to the alignment installation, in the case of installing the movable or posterior alignment.

• Teeth alignment helps lose weight

Initially, when installing the alignment, food is avoided for a long period of time so as not to cause problems with the alignment, which helps lose weight easily.

What is the best type of alignment?

There are different types of teeth alignment, as it is one of the solutions that work to restore the natural shape of the teeth, and the best type of alignment in terms of strength is the traditional metal alignment, as it is one of the most commonly used types in medical centers or clinics existing around the world, and the advantages of this type are:

• It provides effective and successful results in treating teeth crowding.
• It does not require a large cost compared to other types.
• It contains different shades of colors to choose from.
• It is stronger, more durable and lasts longer.
• It requires visiting the doctor once every 8 weeks.
• It does not cause discomfort when speaking.
• The ability to control it to move teeth in small increments.

And the disadvantages of metal alignment:

• Protrusion occurs in the shape of the alignment, leading to confusion when smiling or speaking.
• It is best not to use this type when neglecting oral hygiene.
• Metal alignment causes difficulty when using a toothbrush.

And the ceramic teeth alignment is considered one of the best types in terms of shape, as it resembles the metal alignment but with different colors, and the advantages of this type are:

• It is considered one of the best types used to improve the visual appearance as it gives a aesthetic shape to the teeth, because it is invisible compared to other types.
• It is an alternative to metal alignment in cases that suffer from sensitivity to metals.
• A suitable choice for people who are not suitable for the shape of internal or transparent alignment.

And the disadvantages of ceramic teeth alignment:

• The treatment period for this type is long, and it requires visiting the doctor several consecutive times.
• After a while its color changes due to eating colored foods and others, and it is affected by bad habits when dealing with teeth, and its size is larger than the size of metal alignment.

Tips related to the use of teeth alignment types

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There are a set of tips and guidance that help you use teeth alignment types, including:

• Before starting the alignment: It is necessary to visit the doctor so that the appropriate type for your health condition can be determined.
• While putting on the alignment: During this stage, teeth hygiene is maintained, such as inflammation or foul odors, and avoiding bad habits when dealing with teeth.
• After removing the alignment: It is one of the most important stages to maintain the new shape by using the teeth stabilizer after removing it to protect it for a long period.

Tips related to the use of teeth alignment types

How does teeth alignment work

There are several types of teeth alignment, and each type differs according to the patient’s choice and health condition, but most patients resort to fixed alignment, which is done through a set of steps:

• • The teeth are thoroughly cleaned to ensure that there is no contamination or microbes when installing the alignment.
  • Then a certain material is used so that it fixes the alignment from the back, and this material is dried using ultraviolet rays.
  • Putting brackets on each tooth in a certain size and dimension.
  • The brackets are connected with soft wires, which is done through a certain type of ligation made of leather.
  • In order to organize the teeth and make them look aesthetic, the doctor uses certain alignment tools.
  • Then after the patient’s condition improves, the brackets are removed and the teeth are thoroughly cleaned of the material that was placed to fix the alignment.

When do teeth need alignment

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The duration of alignment treatment and its duration varies according to each case and the complexity of the existing problem in the teeth, and there are some cases that need to work on teeth alignment, including:

• • 1. Teeth alignment provides rapid and successful results at a younger age stage, because growth at this stage is in its early stages and tissues and cells are still growing and renewing, and teeth alignment can be installed at any age stage and achieve the best results.
    2. It is best to follow the teeth from childhood by constantly performing medical examinations on the teeth, so as to ensure that there are no complex problems with premature tooth such as uneven jaw shape or teeth overlapping with each other.
    3. And when all problems are detected at a younger age, they can be treated faster and through advanced techniques, and it also helps to achieve rapid results that do not require a long treatment period.

Benefits of teeth alignment

Great developments have occurred in recent years in the field of dentistry, as the emergence of teeth alignment as a type of cosmetic surgery that treats all problems in the teeth as well as obtaining an aesthetic visual shape, and the advantages of teeth alignment are:

• • • It works to restore the function of tissues surrounding the teeth as well as makes them strong and withstand food chewing.
    • It treats the protrusion of the upper jaw over the lower jaw or vice versa.
    • Improves speech problems and stuttering in children.
    • It preserves the gums and mouth from external influences or infection with inflammation or diseases.
    • It helps reduce the feeling of pain from teeth crowding.

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Disadvantages of teeth alignment

Despite the advantages of each type of teeth alignment, there are a set of disadvantages, which are:

Resorption of the dental root

There are no results from medical studies that have continued that tooth loss resulting from root resorption associated with teeth alignment occurs, but its occurrence cannot be excluded as this damage occurs when the treatment period is long.

It is one of the most common problems resulting from teeth alignment, which leads to weakness of teeth and significant loss, especially when most people suffer from the problem of inflammation of teeth supports that lead to their loss.

Feeling uncomfortable and painful

Pain occurs after hours of installing alignment wires and this pain increases over time, and it is one of the most common side effects and side effects that may occur as a result of teeth alignment, which is a feeling of pain, and is due to constant pressure, especially in the anterior areas of the teeth. Some patients cannot tolerate this pain, which makes them stop the treatment period.

Some changes occur in the tooth nerve

Some inflammation may occur in the nerve due to the use of compressive and large force in the alignment process, which led to the loss of tooth enamel vitality, so less force must be used when installing the alignment.

Disadvantages of teeth alignment

Is there a certain age for using different types of teeth alignment?

Yes, it is best to use teeth alignment at a young age, so in order to get quick and successful results, as medical examinations can be performed on the teeth at a young age so that problems that may occur in the long run are detected.

And teeth alignment can be used for all age groups, but the patient’s health condition must be determined if he suffers from any mouth or gum diseases.

How is the duration of teeth alignment determined?

The duration of alignment installation is determined on the basis of a set of factors, which are:

• • • The duration of the alignment is determined based on the age stage of the patient’s condition.
    • Choosing the type of alignment to be installed affects the duration of the alignment.
    • The duration of the alignment is determined by periodically examining its condition and ensuring that no damage or problems occur in the alignment.
    • The level and size of the existing problem in the teeth affects determining the duration of teeth alignment.

How long does teeth alignment take?

Each duration varies according to the patient’s health condition and the extent of the problem he suffers from and the age stage, while the average duration of treatment ranges between 12 months to 18 months, but the period can be prolonged between 6 months to 30 months.

In the case of fixed alignment, its duration may reach one year when the patient’s condition is simple, and sometimes the alignment treatment period lasts up to 3 years.

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