Now there are a variety of braces which are available in the market. The older ones and the most traditional ones are metallic braces. The metallic portion of the braces is visible and so they appear as grey pieces that are stuck on the teeth. When metal braces are put on the teeth the aesthetics is a bit compromised. The main advantages of metal braces are the strength of the brackets that apply adequate pressure and do not fracture easily. Owing to these features, the metal braces are still popular with many orthodontists. These are also comparatively less costly.

With the newer advances a variety of braces are available. These newer ones are good in aesthetics and the metal show which is with the conventional metal brackets is not there. The recent variants are made of plastic material and are clear braces, these are almost transparent and virtually colourless and thus, are invisible. The clear elastic ties and white metal wires are applied in addition with these plastic brackets. This makes the entire assembly of the braces nearly invisible. These braces are very easy to clean and maintain. The food materials do not stick to these Mesa Braces.

The latest technique used now is putting the brackets on the tongue side and palate side of the teeth. These techniques are the part of lingual orthodontics. The braces are stuck on the non visible inner aspect of the teeth making them not visible at all externally. Many adults are now choosing orthodontic treatment due to these newer lingual brackets that go totally un-noticed.

The orthodontic wires are entwined to the brackets and the wires are tightened on a regular basis and while they push or pull the teeth by applying mild pressure. As the treatment proceeds the teeth are slowly moved inward or outwards as required by the dentist and in some months’ time the desired results are obtained.

Once you get what you want, the teeth are kept in position by means of retainers. These are devices that keep the teeth fixed in this new position. Newly remodelled teeth and bone position is very fragile and thus, retainer wearing is compulsory till the time it is advised by the orthodontist.

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