Braces for buck teeth are considered by experts to be the most optimal solution to effectively correct the condition of an overbite. Although the effect cannot be seen immediately when starting treatment, this method helps you have beautiful, even teeth that are maintained permanently.
1. Signs of buck teeth
Bow teeth are a very common type of underbite in dentistry, with signs that are quite easy to recognize and observe. When a person with buck teeth is at rest, the lower jaw will protrude while the upper jaw is deeply recessed. At the same time, if you look at it from an angle, you will see a concave face, causing a loss of natural harmony.
Underbite is divided into 2 types:
– Underbite due to teeth: The jaw bone has no problem, but when at rest, the upper jaw is inside the lower jaw incisors.
– Underbite due to bones: The lower jaw develops more than the upper jaw, causing the upper jaw to be covered. This type of underbite is more complicated because it is necessary to take an X-ray to have enough data to make the most accurate diagnosis.
2. Causes of buck teeth
Buck teeth can be caused by the following reasons:
– The loss of baby molars in the lower jaw causes the jaw to slide forward to chew food, which will gradually cover the upper jaw, causing buck teeth.
– If the upper incisors do not grow or grow slowly, it will reduce the length of the dental arch and cause the lower jaw to slide outward, gradually leading to buck teeth.
– When the temporomandibular joint is not secure, the lower jaw will easily be pushed out and make the underbite worse.
– Bad habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, chin support, and pacifier sucking from a young age that are maintained for a long time can cause children to have underbite.
At this time, braces to correct underbite are the best method to help restore beautiful, even teeth.
3. How does underbite affect?
Underbite can cause some of the following effects:
3.1. Affects aesthetics
Underbite directly affects the structure and aesthetics of the face, especially when viewed from the side. This makes many people feel self-conscious when communicating every day, thereby losing many opportunities in work and life.
3.2. Affects the ability to chew
Underbite is a condition of reverse bite, so the ability to chew will certainly be affected. At this time, the patient will feel tired jaw when chewing and the food is not chewed thoroughly. This causes the digestive system and stomach to work continuously and more than usual, thereby reducing the ability to absorb nutrients.
3.3. Affects the ability to pronounce
Underbite also affects pronunciation and communication. This causes difficulties for students who are learning foreign languages because they cannot pronounce words clearly and accurately.
4. Methods of braces for buck teeth
Customers can choose to perform one of the following methods of braces for buck teeth:
4.1. Metal braces
Metal braces are a traditional orthodontic method that has been around for a long time, using metal wires and brackets as orthodontic appliances. This system will create a tightening force to help the teeth move to the correct position on the jaw, effectively correcting buck teeth. In addition, thanks to being fixed on the teeth, the force created is very stable and continuous, shortening the orthodontic time. However, many people still do not choose metal braces because they do not ensure the aesthetics of the smile.
Metal braces currently have a price ranging from 30,000,000 – 45,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.2. Ceramic braces
With the same operating mechanism as metal braces, this method also uses a system of archwires and brackets that are fixed together with orthodontic elastic bands to help correct buck teeth and misaligned bites from severe to mild. The difference is that the brackets will now be made from high-quality ceramic materials with colors adjusted to match the color of the teeth, helping to ensure natural aesthetics throughout the braces process.
The price of traditional ceramic braces ranges from 40,000,000 – 50,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
4.3. Self-closing braces
Also using a system of archwires and brackets that create tightening force to help the teeth move to the correct position on the jaw, but the archwire will now be fixed to the brackets with an automatic sliding cover system instead of traditional orthodontic elastic bands. This structure allows the archwire to slide freely on the bracket groove and self-adjust the tightening force to suit the movement of the teeth. This helps patients save a lot of time by not having to regularly visit the doctor to adjust the force.
Self-closing braces can be made of ceramic or metal depending on the needs of the customer with prices ranging from 35,000,000 – 55,000,000 VND / 1 course.
4.4. Lingual braces
Lingual braces have a similar structure to traditional metal braces with elastic bands used to fix the braces and archwires. The difference lies in the position of the orthodontic appliance, instead of fixing it on the outside of the tooth surface, the archwire and bracket system will be attached on the inside opposite the tongue. This helps hide the braces, making customers more confident when communicating, but makes oral hygiene difficult.
Requiring complex techniques, lingual braces have a fairly high price, ranging from 80,000,000 – 125,000,000 VND / 1 course.
4.5. Invisalign clear braces
Invisalign clear braces are an orthodontic method that applies the most modern and advanced technology today. The archwire and braces system will now be replaced with a high-quality transparent plastic braces tray. Combined with a design that fits tightly and hugs the dental arch, the braces tray becomes almost invisible when worn, providing high aesthetics throughout the orthodontic process.
The material of the braces tray has also been tested to be safe, benign and does not cause any irritation to oral health. In addition, the smooth surface will also protect the soft tissues in the oral cavity from damage when not yet used to the braces in the beginning.
Overcoming all the shortcomings of traditional braces, Invisalign clear braces have a price ranging from 80,000,000 – 140,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
5. Advantages of braces for buck teeth
Some advantages of braces for buck teeth can be mentioned as follows:
5.1. High efficiency
With the tightening force created from specialized dental appliances, misaligned teeth and bites will gradually move to the desired position, restoring beautiful, even teeth with standard bite. From there, the ability to chew is also improved and oral hygiene is easier.
5.2. Does not affect the teeth
Unlike the porcelain crown method to fix buck teeth, which requires grinding the real tooth stump to support the fake tooth, braces only apply force to help the real tooth move to the desired position, so it does not affect the structure and weaken the tooth.
5.3. Permanent results
If you strictly follow the doctor’s instructions on oral care, have a reasonable diet as prescribed by the doctor, the treatment process will end soon and the results will be maintained permanently.
6. When should you get braces for buck teeth?
Performing braces for buck teeth as soon as possible will ensure maximum effectiveness and shorten treatment time.
For children, the age of 12-16 is the ideal time for children to start braces when there are signs of buck teeth. The reason is that at this time the permanent teeth have fully grown but are not really stable, so moving the position of the teeth is quite easy. Besides, the jaw bone is not completely hard at this time, so the bone correction process will take place quickly and less painfully.
If the golden period for buck teeth braces has passed, the patient should proceed with braces for buck teeth as soon as possible to improve aesthetics, chewing ability as well as oral health. However, the final result will only be good and it will take longer than when braces are applied in adolescence.
7. Does braces hurt?
The nature of braces is to create a tightening force to help the teeth move to the desired position on the jaw, so pain is inevitable. However, the amount of pain depends on many other factors such as each person’s constitution and the skill of the doctor performing braces.
In addition, the age of braces also greatly determines whether braces hurt? If the customer starts braces early at the ideal time when the jawbone is still soft and easy to adjust, the pain will certainly not appear too much and vice versa. In addition, with the development of modern technology, the Invisalign braces method also helps to minimize pain throughout the orthodontic process thanks to the force created very gently but still bringing the desired effect.
8. 0% interest installment payment for braces at BIK International Dental Clinic
If you are considering braces but are concerned about the cost, BIK International Dental Clinic is a reliable address with a 0% interest installment payment policy to support customers.
With a 0% interest installment payment policy, you can pay for braces in installments without worrying about interest. This makes braces easier and more economical.
In addition, BIK International Dental Clinic’s 0% interest installment policy is also applied to many different orthodontic service packages, helping you choose the service package that suits your needs and finances.
Furthermore, BIK International Dental Clinic has a team of dedicated and experienced doctors in the field of orthodontics. At the same time, the dental clinic also uses advanced technology and modern equipment to help your orthodontic process be safer and more effective.
With the 0% interest installment policy and professional service quality at BIK International Dental Clinic, you can completely rest assured when choosing braces here to have beautiful and healthy teeth.
So braces for buck teeth are the most optimal solution for the condition of reverse bite, helping to overcome the condition of misaligned bite that makes it difficult to chew. Accordingly, experts at BIK International Dental Clinic recommend that you should have braces for buck teeth as soon as possible to achieve the highest orthodontic results and minimize pain.
