With the development of the economy, the demand for beauty is increasing. Among the dental cosmetic methods, braces are considered a sustainable, safe and popular method. There are many methods of braces today, so which type of braces is the fastest? Let’s find out with BIK International Dental Clinic through the article below.
Current methods of braces
Braces, also known as orthodontics, is a method that uses tools such as archwires, brackets, elastic bands, and braces to treat and correct dental problems such as buck teeth, underbites, spaced teeth, crooked teeth, or misaligned bites. Currently, there are 4 common types of braces:…
Metal braces
Braces with metal braces are a scientific orthodontic method that uses tools such as brackets, archwires, and elastic bands to move the position of teeth on the jaw. There are two types of metal braces: traditional and self-ligating/self-locking.
Advantages of metal braces:
- Low cost.
- Can solve many dental cases from simple to complex.
- Strong, stable pulling force brings high results.
Disadvantages:
- Does not achieve high aesthetic results while wearing braces.
- Requires a lot of time for oral hygiene.
Brace Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces work similarly to metal braces, but instead of using metal braces, ceramic braces made from opaque white ceramic material are used instead. There are two methods of ceramic braces: using elastic bands and self-closing/self-locking.
Advantages of ceramic braces:
The advantages of ceramic braces include higher aesthetics because ceramic braces are opaque white like the color of teeth, helping to avoid the lack of aesthetics when having to wear metal braces. In addition, it is suitable for people who are allergic to metal.
Disadvantages:
However, the disadvantage of this method is that ceramic braces are more fragile than metal braces and the tightening force is not as strong, leading to more time consuming.
Lingual braces
Lingual braces are different from traditional braces because they use supporting devices but are placed on the inside of the teeth instead of the outside. This method helps to straighten teeth without losing aesthetics because there are no visible braces.
Advantages of lingual braces:
- The effectiveness of braces is high due to the stable tightening force.
- Because the braces are placed on the inside, the braces become unnoticeable, keeping the braces process always aesthetically pleasing.
Disadvantages:
- The technical and professional requirements of the orthodontist must be high.
- The cost of lingual braces ranges from 80 – 100 million VND, which is quite high.
Clear braces
Invisalign braces, also known as invisible braces, are a method imported from the US, using a set of clear braces made of medical plastic. Each braces course can use from 20 to 40 trays depending on the condition of the teeth, and the special thing is that each tray is designed specifically for each person, so the cost of clear braces is also higher than other types of braces.
Advantages of Invisalign braces:
- High aesthetics with transparent plastic trays, making braces insignificant and popular today.
- Flexible when wearing braces: can be removed when eating and drinking and during important events.
- Easy to clean teeth because the tray can be removed to clean both the tray and teeth.
Disadvantages:
- High cost.
- The effect is only best in cases where teeth are not too complicated.
Which type of braces is the fastest?
Which type of braces is the fastest is something that many people are wondering when they want to perform the orthodontic procedure. However, each method of braces has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, determining which type of braces is the fastest will depend on many different factors. Let’s learn about these factors to choose the most suitable method!
Aesthetic needs when braces
Are you a person who communicates regularly and wants to have beautiful teeth to be confident when talking? Or can you communicate comfortably without having to worry about the appearance of braces on your teeth? Such factors will affect your decision in choosing a method of braces. If you care about aesthetics when braces, choosing clear braces or internal braces will help meet your needs. Although braces do not affect your daily life much, choosing braces is also an option worth considering. However, this method will have different braces times.
Oral condition
Depending on the condition of your teeth and mouth, no method is ideal for all cases, to find the fastest method of braces, it is necessary to choose the most suitable method. Clear braces (such as Invisalign) cannot solve problems such as buck teeth, underbite, or severe crooked teeth. In these cases, using metal braces will be the best choice. By applying a steady force to pull the teeth, support appliances can be used to adjust the position of the teeth so that they are arranged evenly on the jaw.
Treatment cost
The cost of braces is an important issue when deciding to get braces. Depending on the method of braces, the cost will also be different. For example, braces with metal brackets cost the lowest from 29 – 37 million VND, while braces with the Invisalign transparent system cost the highest from 100 – 120 million VND.
Doctor’s skills
The technique of braces from the dentist to the doctor’s skills is an important factor that helps braces go faster. The doctor’s experience also helps him to handle dental problems more flexibly, and will also help you choose the most suitable braces method for your teeth condition.
In general, each braces method has its own advantages. To answer the question of which type of braces is the fastest, you need to clearly understand your teeth condition to choose the right type of braces for optimal braces time.
Tips to shorten the time when wearing braces
To help braces go as quickly as possible, you need to apply the following tips to speed up the braces treatment process!
Pay attention to eating and drinking
Daily eating and drinking also affects the braces process. You should avoid hard, sweet foods such as cookies and snacks when wearing braces because they can damage the braces and cause food to get stuck on the braces, causing tooth decay.
Follow Your Orthodontist’s Instructions
Your orthodontist is the most qualified and understands your teeth best. So listen to and follow the dental care instructions to learn how to properly care for your braces. This helps avoid possible problems and prolongs your braces treatment time.
Regular check-ups
Adhering to the check-up schedule also helps to speed up your braces progress to complete the braces process as quickly as possible. Check-up appointments are held to check the changes in your teeth, monitor the speed and movement of your teeth, helping your doctor make timely adjustments so that the braces process takes place faster and ends sooner.
Oral hygiene
To ensure the effectiveness of your braces, maintaining clean teeth will help you avoid problems such as tooth decay and periodontitis during the braces process. Consider using dental products to achieve the best results and save time.
- Brush: Choose a soft toothbrush and brush your teeth gently from the outside in, from top to bottom.
- Dental floss and dental floss picks: Using dental floss helps clean between teeth and remove food stuck in braces, although it may take more time due to careful work.
- Interdental floss: Similar to dental floss, interdental floss helps remove plaque and food debris on teeth.
- Water flosser: Water flosser is a good choice for people with braces because it can clean between teeth and remove food debris quickly. Helps save time when cleaning teeth.
BIK International Dental hopes that you have found the answer to the question of which type of braces is the fastest. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, so visit the dentist for more detailed advice from a specialist and choose the appropriate braces method
