Crooked teeth actually not only affect the ability to chew but also affect the aesthetics of the smile, making you less confident in communication. Is it possible to have braces for a protruding jaw? Is tooth extraction necessary? Your concerns will be answered by a specialist in the following article. Through that, you can examine and conduct early treatment, achieving the desired orthodontic results.
Can braces be done for overbite?
One of the methods to improve jaw protrusion that many patients choose is orthodontic braces. However, is the technique of braces for overbite really effective?
According to a specialist at My Auris dentistry, braces are a solution that can solve overbite. In fact, many cases of bony protrusion have been overcome with this braces technique. However, the treatment process will depend on each jaw protrusion condition that the doctor determines. From there, a decision can be made whether the patient will receive braces or not, along with a specific treatment schedule. Typical:
- If protrusion is due to teeth, orthodontic braces can effectively fix it, bringing the most perfect aesthetic smile.
- If overbite is related to the bone structure, braces will still be an effective method in cases where overbite is not too serious. At this time, if treatment is performed between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, the condition can be quickly and effectively overcome. On the other hand, only cases where jaw protrusion is too severe require surgical intervention.
Causes of overbite jaw
In fact, there are many causes of protruding teeth. Since then, patients who have had braces have had more and more problems with their teeth. Specifically, there will be 2 causes of a patient’s buck teeth.
Due to genetics (accounting for 70%)
According to some statistics, up to 70% of people will have dental disease due to genetics from relatives such as grandparents and parents. Most of the time, if a mother suffers from it, her children will also have a high chance of suffering from it in the future. However, the severity of the condition can be severe or mild depending on each individual case.
Rooted from daily nutrition
Diet and nutrition also have a significant impact on tooth development. During the teething period, a diet that does not supplement the necessary nutrients, does not provide enough calcium, minerals, and vitamins can cause the baby’s teeth to lack enamel and easily chip. Teeth even grow at the wrong time, grow crookedly, causing the upper jaw to protrude.
From bad habits during the teething stage
Babies’ habits such as thumb sucking, pacifiers, etc. seem harmless but can cause their teeth to become crooked. Because when babies’ teeth first grow, they are still quite weak and can easily be affected by external factors.
If these bad habits are often repeated over a long period of time, the condition of coughing will become more serious. To limit unfortunate consequences, parents should promptly prevent them when they see their children have these bad habits.
The jawbone and teeth develop unbalanced
If the jawbone is too narrow, there is not enough room for teeth to grow, which can cause teeth to grow crowded and messy, causing many problems with jaw protrusion. At this time, you will need to fix it with braces or other methods prescribed by your doctor.
The process of developing the jaw structure is distorted
Children’s jaw structure can gradually change over time until adulthood. If the jaw bone has grown too much, losing harmony and overall facial appearance, causing upper jaw protrusion.
What method is used to correct protruding teeth?
Currently in dentistry there are two popular methods of braces for protruding jaws. Specifically:
Braces that use brackets
Braces with brackets is an orthodontic technique that uses brackets, wires and orthodontic appliances to create traction. This helps the teeth to move to the desired position on the jaw. In dentistry, there are currently two types of braces: metal braces and ceramic braces. Each type will bring its own advantages and disadvantages:
- Braces with metal brackets are usually cheaper, at My Auris ranging from 25,000,000 – 35,000,000 VND. Able to provide good traction, but not very aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, because they are made of metal, braces can easily cause pain and scratches on cheeks and lips.
- Braces using ceramic brackets will have a higher price, ranging from 30,000,000 – 40,000,000 VND, providing a color similar to the color of real teeth, ensuring good aesthetics. However, the pulling force of ceramic braces is not too strong, easily broken.
Clear braces
Clear braces are an advanced orthodontic method to improve aesthetics, bringing many outstanding advantages. Thanks to the use of transparent trays, it is difficult for the other person to recognize. Bracing teeth with protruding jaw with this technique will ensure good aesthetics.
In addition, transparent braces are designed according to each patient’s condition, ensuring moderate impact force to help the teeth move stably, effectively improving jaw protrusion.
On the other hand, clear braces can also be removed and removed when eating and brushing teeth. The braces are made from bioplastic, delicately processed, safe for the user’s health. Because it brings many outstanding advantages, the treatment cost is also quite high. Currently, Iway clear braces are ranging from 25,000,000 – 100,000,000 VND.
Each braces method will be suitable for each different patient. Therefore, when you want to get braces for protruding teeth, you need to see a specialist for advice, examination and treatment to achieve the expected results.
Hopefully the above information can help you better understand the condition of braces.ng with protruding jaw with modern methods in dentistry. Braces will require treatment over a long period of time, requiring the patient’s patience combined with the doctor’s instructions. Therefore, you need to be treated by a highly specialized doctor who has enough experience to provide a suitable treatment regimen for you. In short, the most important thing is that you must consult and learn about a reputable dental facility to perform treatment.
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