An archwire is one of the orthodontic tools that pulls teeth into the correct position on the jaw. During the braces process, the archwire often encounters many problems such as bending, slipping, etc. If not recognized and resolved early, it will affect orthodontic results as well as soft tissue. To learn about bent braces arch wires and common arch wire problems, please follow the following article with My Auris.
What is an arch wire?
Arches are one of the indispensable tools in braces. The wire has a long and thin structure, mounted in a fixed bracket groove on the outside of the tooth. During the orthodontic process, the doctor will apply pulling force to the wire to align the teeth to the correct position on the jaw.
With regular braces, the doctor will use elastic bands to fix the braces and elastic bands. With automatic braces, the wire will be threaded into the bracket groove and slide freely with automatic opening and closing locks without the need for fixed elastic bands.
The effect of the archwire in braces teeth
The main use of the arch wire is to adjust teeth that are misaligned or not in the correct position to the standard bite on the jaw. However, depending on each stage of braces, the archwire will have different uses:
Teeth straightening stage
The archwire used in the early stages of braces requires low hardness and high elasticity. During this stage, niti archwires with sizes 0.014 and 0.016 are often used, which are ideal for straightening the teeth on the jaw.
Space closing phase >
The space closing phase is the most important phase in braces. During this stage, people with braces can feel clear changes on their face.
Stainless Steel archwires with dimensions of 0.016 x 0.025 and 0.019 x 0.025 are the types of archwires used in this stage to expand the back space, align front teeth as well as correct the difference in the two jaws.
Bite adjustment and maintenance phase
During this phase, the doctor will use Niti braces wire with size 0.019 x 0.025 to adjust the bite. This bowstringHas gentle traction, does not cause pain or discomfort.
Why are archwires bent?
Ccan start when aligning or during the aligning process.
- Before braces: Choosing poor quality dentistry or using unreliable appliances may result in curved wires from the beginning.
- During the braces process: During the braces process, the arch wire is bent due to the strong impact force of an accident or movement or too strong chewing force.
The buckling wire sometimes slips out of the tube and cannot be pulled back to the correct position on the jaw. It is worth mentioning that a bent bowstring is not easy to observe and usually does not cause any sensation, so many people do not notice it. Most people discover that the brace wire is bent through examination and examination by a doctor.
The archwire has slipped out of the regular braces encountered
In addition to the archwire slipping due to warping, there are many cases where the archwire slips, affecting the tooth pulling force that bracers need to pay attention to:
- Archid wires self-loosening: Too strong a tooth tightening force creates great pressure on the arch wire or the bracket pins break, causing the arch wire to slip out on its own. Or if the elastic band securing the braces is broken, it can also cause the braces to slip out.
- Excess archwire: When teeth move, the archwire can be redundant at the end and stick out. If this case is not treated, the excess wire will pierce the cheeks and gums, causing pain and soft tissue ulcers. Furthermore, excess bowstring can also cause it to become warped, misaligned, and spread outward.
- Braces broken wire: Another common case occursThe bowstring broke and fell out.
What to do to avoid bowing wires and slipping out to the side outside?
In the early stages of the orthodontic process, the wire can easily bend and slip out. The most effective solution is to get help from a doctor. However, if you do not have time or cannot go to the dentist right away, you can use dental wax to help.
Take a sufficient amount of dental wax, roll it into a ball and attach it tightly to the bracket grooves to temporarily prevent the wire from slipping out. Note, when placing dental wax, you should place the wire correctly between the grooves, avoid misalignment.
However, you still have to go to the dentist for a doctor to check and fix it as soon as possible because dental wax is only a temporary solution. The doctor will remove the old archwire and install a new one. The process is gentle, painless and takes no time.
At the same time, during the orthodontic process, to avoid the wire from warping and slipping out, people need to pay attention to:
- Brush your teeth gently and carefully. For positions where the brush is difficult to reach, braces users should use dental floss, water floss, mouthwash, etc. to increase cleaning efficiency and remove plaque.
- Avoid eating foods that are too hard, too chewy and have high adhesion
- Limit biting and chewing with front teeth
- Pay attention to gentle movements
Common problems when wearing bowstrings
During the orthodontic process, the arch wire can cause many impacts on oral health and cause pain and discomfort for the person with braces. Here are some common cases:
The bowstring punctures andcheeks
The tip of the archwire when first wearing braces tends to pierce the cheeks, causing pain and discomfort. The solution then is to apply dental wax and contact a doctor to fix it.
Absolutely do not arbitrarily bend the two ends of the bowstring with your hands if there is excess string. Because this can cause the arch wire to become misaligned and directly affect the results of future braces.
Split, broken arch wire
This is a common situation when orthodontic. This condition occurs due to chewing or being impacted by a large force. Chewing foods that are too hard and chewy during the initial period of braces not only causes a lot of pain but also increases the possibility of breaking the arch wire.
Swallowing the arch wire while wearing braces
It sounds scary, but this case still happens but it is rarer than the wire breaking or slipping. In case of swallowing the arch wire, it can directly affect the throat, causing throat laceration or worse, intestinal perforation because most arch wires are made of metal.
Above is information about archwires for braces, hoping to help everyone better understand the problem and gain experience in orthodontics. If you are still worried, please contact My Auris dentistry immediately for more detailed advice and answers.
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