Getting braces is something maybe not good ? but the fact is that straight teeth don’t just look better, they’re healthier, too. When your teeth are properly aligned, they’re easier to clean and when your teeth are clean and plaque -free you’re less likely to suffer from tooth decay or gum disease
Wearing braces can also help prevent some problems for your teeth also help you chew better and correct misaligned jaw joints that could be the cause of those nagging headaches and neck pain. Of course, only a qualified orthodontist can determine if you need braces and orthodontic treatment. Although a complete orthodontic exam is recommended by the age of seven, it’s also common to get one as an adult.

1-Metalic braces

Are stainless steel, sometimes in combination with nickel titanium, and are the most widely used. Many stainless steel brackets are offered by various orthodontic supply companies

2-Ceramic braces

Offer a less visible alternative. They blend in more with the natural color of the tooth and are arguably more visually appealing. Ceramic brackets are typically more brittle than stainless steel brackets and thus tend to be somewhat thicker to resist breakage.

3-Lingual braces

Are fitted behind the teeth, and are not visible with casual interaction. Lingual braces can be more difficult to adjust to, since they can hinder tongue movement.

Well here is a good info you didn’t know!

±There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

±The first recorded orthodontic-like method of treatment was performed by the Roman writer Celsus (25 B.C.-A.D. 50).

±The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).

±The first Society of Orthodontists met in St. Louis in 1901.

±The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.

±A child should first visit an orthodontist no later than the age of 7. Early intervention frequently makes the completion of treatment at a later age easier and less time-consuming.

±The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

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