Metal braces are a popular type of braces. Currently, the size of the materials used has been developed to be smaller, more effective, and more comfortable. The advantages are that they can be used to straighten teeth in all shapes and sizes at a lower price than other types, including a wide range of resin colors to choose from.

Dental problems suitable for metal braces

• Spaced teeth
  Causes: Abnormal growth of the jawbone and differences in tooth size. When a tooth is lost, it may cause movement of other teeth nearby, leaving a gap where the tooth is lost.

  Consequences: Spaced teeth can lead to gum disease (due to the lack of protective teeth), cavities, and an increased risk of gum disease. Sometimes there may be problems with poor bite and chewing. Spaced teeth can be corrected by braces.

• Overly Crowded Teeth Teeth)
  Cause: Occurs because there is not enough space in the jaws to allow the teeth to move normally. This may be because the jaws are too small. The teeth move together until there is not enough space for them to move except up or down.

  Consequences: When left untreated, dental crowding will become more severe over time as the crowding of the teeth results in the accumulation of plaque, tartar, and an increased risk of gum disease. Treatment of dental crowding often requires tooth extraction along with orthodontics to align the teeth in the correct position.

• Crossbite
  Causes: Occurs when the upper and lower jaws do not align properly, causing the upper teeth to be smaller or larger than the lower teeth. This can occur in both the front and sides of the mouth.

  Consequences: Causes abnormal tooth wear and tear. Chewing problems include gum disease and periodontal disease

• Underbite
  Congenital causes: When the lower jaw protrudes more than the upper jaw, it is caused by the growth of the upper jaw, the growth of the lower jaw, or both. It can also be caused by the loss of the upper jaw, which affects the function of the front teeth, such as molars.

  Consequences: This causes the teeth to move, causing problems and pain in the jaw bones.

• Overbite
  Congenital causes: People with problems with the jawbone, resulting in abnormal facial height, such as a long face, a high forehead, protruding upper teeth, and a stronger lip than usual.

  Consequences: This type of dental occlusion can cause internal damage. It also causes the mouth to be pushed forward. Sometimes it is impossible to close the mouth completely. In some cases, severe damage to the teeth can cause discomfort and even lead to overbite. The causes of crooked teeth can be both genetic and behavioral in the use of teeth and oral organs or overdevelopment of the surrounding bones, resulting in gum disease and the loss or breakage of the front teeth.
  
  

• Overbite
  Congenital causes: People with problems with the jaw, resulting in abnormal facial height, such as a long face, a ridged forehead, protruding upper teeth, and a stronger lip than usual.

  Consequences: This type of dental bite can cause internal damage. It also causes the mouth to be pushed forward. Sometimes it is impossible to close the mouth completely. In the case of strong chewing, some people lose teeth in the mouth, causing discomfort and may have very crowded front teeth. The causes of crooked teeth can be both genetic and behavioral in the use of teeth and oral organs or overdevelopment of the surrounding bones, resulting in gum disease and the loss or breakage of the front teeth.

• Openbite
  Congenital causes: It is a characteristic of the lower and upper front teeth not being aligned

  Consequences: When the teeth are bitten down, the back teeth have to bear more force than usual from biting and chewing

• Problems with the curvature of the face
  Congenital causes: People with problems from the cranium result in abnormal facial height, such as a long face, a ridged face, protruding upper teeth, and a stronger lip than usual, etc.

  Consequences: It is necessary to treat it as soon as possible when diagnosed, especially during the early mixed dentition, which will be treated with orthodontics together with palatal surgery, which can improve the facial features

Treatment steps

1. The doctor diagnoses the problem of the mouth, the balance of the face, and the palatal surgery to see if it can be fixed with metal braces

2. X-rays of the teeth, impressions of the teeth so that the dentist can accurately check the bone and tooth abnormalities, including the protrusion of the upper and lower teeth

3. The dentist plans the treatment and orthodontic treatment for the patient Which is a procedure to straighten the mouth. Some people may need to extract teeth, fill teeth, and scrape tartar, depending on the condition of each person’s teeth.

4. The dentist will fit the patient with braces and adjust the braces once a month.

5. After straightening the teeth, the patient must wear a dental retainer or retainer as recommended by the dentist.

Treatment period

Metal braces last 1-3 years or more, depending on the condition of each person’s teeth.

Lifespan of metal braces
Metal braces can keep the teeth in good shape with proper care and a retainer.

Benefits of metal braces

• Make the teeth look beautiful and in order as desired.
• Improve chewing and biting.
• Create a good personality and feel confident.
• Reduce oral and dental health problems.

Maintenance

1. Clean your teeth with a toothbrush for orthodontics. Brush your teeth. and mouthwash
2. Avoid eating hard, sticky foods
3. See your dentist for a monthly check-up or as scheduled
4. Wear a fixed appliance