Normally, doctors will encourage customers to have braces on both jaws when they need braces to bring the highest efficiency and aesthetics. However, many people still want to have braces on the lower jaw to save time and money. To ensure safety, doctors need to consider the condition of the upper jaw before performing this method, and the cost of braces on the lower jaw depends on the dentist and the type of braces that the customer chooses.
1. What is lower jaw braces?
In essence, braces for the lower jaw, upper jaw or both jaws are no different. In all cases, misaligned teeth will be returned to the desired position by the pulling force of the archwire system, brackets or clear braces.
2. How much does it cost to have braces on the lower jaw?
How much it costs to have braces on the lower jaw depends on each method:
2.1. Metal braces
For this method of braces, the archwire and bracket system will be made of metal and will usually bring braces results after 2-3 years. The current price of braces with metal braces ranges from 27,000,000 – 35,000,000 VND.
2.3. Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces are as effective as traditional metal braces. However, the braces are made of ceramic with the same color as the teeth, so they will bring relatively high aesthetics. The cost of ceramic braces at dental clinics ranges from 42,000,000 – 58,000,000 VND.
2.4. Invisalign clear braces
For clear braces, instead of using force from the traditional wire and bracket system to move the teeth to the desired position. Doctors will use Invisalign clear braces to bring optimal efficiency and bring the highest aesthetics. Invisalign braces are made of transparent plastic and are suitable for each customer’s teeth condition. Therefore, it is difficult to see that the patient is wearing braces with the naked eye. Therefore, customers can confidently smile when communicating in daily life. The current price of Invisalign clear braces ranges from 80,000,000 – 120,000,000 VND/ 1 course.
3. Cases of lower jaw braces
Lower jaw braces can be applied in the following cases:
3.1. Braces for lower jaw gaps
The gap between the lower jaw teeth is too far, creating conditions for food to accumulate, making it difficult to clean the teeth. From there, bacteria can easily grow, develop and attack, damaging the enamel and gums. If the lower jaw has gaps of no more than 3mm, you can use lower jaw braces to correct the defect.
3.2. Braces for underbite
Underbite not only affects the appearance of the face but also makes eating and drinking difficult every day. In cases where only a few teeth are underbite in the lower jaw, you can use lower jaw braces to save money and time. However, this method is not effective in cases of underbite due to bone.
3.3. Braces for underbite
Underbite makes it difficult for patients to chew and the digestion of food is also affected. Protruding teeth are often easily seen with the naked eye and will greatly affect appearance. Braces can be performed on protruding lower jaw if the upper jaw grows evenly and the jaw is in standard proportion.
4. Is braces on one lower jaw really effective?
Normally, doctors will prescribe braces on both jaws for cases of protruding, underbite, misaligned teeth, etc. However, due to the desire to save costs, many people request braces on only one upper or lower jaw.
In fact, to achieve the best results when performing cosmetic braces, doctors recommend braces on both jaws. Because braces on one jaw do not apply force to the jaw, it also makes the two jaws not harmonious with each other.
To perform braces on one lower jaw, it depends on whether the upper jaw is even, the dental arch is beautiful and the upper jaw is harmonious. If the upper jaw has the correct jaw structure, the doctor can then brace the lower jaw, helping to correct the lower jaw structure to the correct standard as the upper jaw.
It is absolutely impossible to perform braces on one lower jaw in cases where both the upper and lower jaws have misaligned bites or misaligned teeth. At this time, if braces are still performed on one jaw, the expected results will not be achieved, and daily eating will become more difficult than usual.
5. How effective is braces for both jaws?
Although sometimes only the lower jaw is defective, doctors still recommend braces for both jaws so that the force is applied evenly to bring about the best aesthetic results. When the teeth are adjusted regularly, in line and in the correct position according to the treatment plan that the doctor has given before, the problem of pronunciation and chewing will be completely improved.
Once the teeth and bones have adapted and stabilized after braces, the patient will be able to confidently smile in any situation every day.
6. Price list of braces at BIK International Dental Clinic
So normally, doctors often advise patients to have braces on both jaws to bring the highest aesthetic effect. In the case of wanting to have braces on the lower jaw, it is necessary to determine whether the upper jaw is beautiful and the teeth grow evenly or not.
