Type of braces

Removable brace, ie a device usually with one or more screws to turn on the maxillary top, bottom or both. It is not fixed on the teeth, and can be removed to be cleaned. But it is generally advisable to wear as long as possible.
Fixed brace, which looks like the removable brace, but is fixed (pasted) on teeth and can not be removed from the mouth.
System boxes and son (pin), including boxes stuck to the front of each tooth, and a wire is aligning all these teeth.
Invisible orthodontics, recent technology which is to align the teeth by a transparent system of gutters must be changed every two or three weeks.
Maintainer space, which resembles a removable brace, but without screw to turn. It is more often worn on the upper jaw.
Over lingual is a fixed wire bonded to the rear surface of teeth to keep their positions after orthodontic treatment. This thread can remain on teeth for life.
System boxes lingual technology as recently and which is very expensive boxes stuck to the back teeth so they do not.
How do I know if you need orthodontic treatment?
If there is, at home or at her child, overlapping dental or a bad relationship of maxillary, it is advisable to consult his dentist to determine whether treatment orthodontic benefits. The dentist can treat himself or refer to an orthodontist.

Before finding the correct diagnosis of the problem, a comprehensive orthodontic examination must be performed by the dentist or orthodontist. The review must include the impressions of teeth top and bottom, photographs of the teeth and face, and radiographs including jaws and teeth of the head in full.

When the diagnosis is determined, the dentist can assess the need to be wearing a brace only, or the use of the boxes and son (pin), or a combination of both. Sometimes orthodontic treatment must be accompanied by a surgery of the teeth or jaws which is usually done by another surgeon specialist.

Length of orthodontic treatment
The time needed for treatment varies from person to person. The duration depends on the severity of the problem, space available for teeth, the degree of overlap dental health of the teeth and gums, and discipline of the patient to follow the instructions.

On average, a brace must be extended from 6 to 12 months and a complete orthodontic treatment can last from 1 to 3 years. When casings (pin) are removed, most patients must wear a space maintainer for at least 6 months and in some cases for life.

Pain during orthodontic treatment
Following the adjustments made during orthodontic treatment, discomfort or pain can be felt at the teeth and mouth. It is advisable to take medication as needed as Tylenol. If pain persists for a long time, beyond a week, it is important to talk to the dentist or orthodontist.

Orthodontics and patient age
The mechanical process to move the teeth is the same at any age. The beneficial effect of orthodontic treatment is available for children as for adults who wish to improve their appearances and their chewing. The main difference of treatment for adults is that the treatment may take a little longer because the jaws are no longer growing, and it may have to be accompanied by a orthognatique surgery (jaw surgery).

Playing sports and orthodontic treatment
You can continue to participate in sports during orthodontic treatment. If wearing a removable brace or a space maintainer, it is advisable to remove it when doing sports. If one has a system of boxes and son (pin), it is advisable to wear a mouthguard when playing contact sports.

End of orthodontic treatment
When the boxes are removed, the dentist or orthodontist can take other X-rays, fingerprints and other teeth. If the wisdom teeth begin to emerge, the dentist may advise to remove to prevent teeth aligned change position.

A space maintainer must then be worn, and with discipline to avoid relapse. This equipment should be worn at all times during the 6 to 12 months, and then only during sleep for a few months or years more.

Wearing a space maintainer is very important because the teeth that were aligned are not completely fixed in their new positions until the bones, tissue and muscles adapt to change.