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Dental braces are a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct teeth that are crowded, crooked, protruding, out of alignment or have irregular spacing. It's important to maintain regular checkups with your child's dentist to monitor the position of their teeth. A dentist or orthodontist can recommend the best course of treatment for helping your child create their best smile at an early age. By moving a child's teeth into an ideal position, braces help to create a more attractive and healthier smile. With Invisalign and clear bracket braces, you or your child can straighten your smiles without drawing attention to your treatment. Why are Braces Needed? If your child's teeth are crooked and crowded, keeping them clean becomes difficult. When brushing and flossing cannot be properly performed, tooth decay, gum disease and possible tooth loss may occur. An improper bite can also interfere with your child's ability to chew and speak properly. Additionally, if your child's teeth are protruding and/or their upper and lower teeth don't come together comfortably, jaw problems may occur. By keeping your child's teeth properly aligned, and allowing for better oral hygiene, braces can help your child maintain healthy teeth, gums and oral cavity. Typically, a child inherits tooth spacing, malocclusion, crowding, misalignment or similar problems from their parents, but these conditions may be caused by bad habits such as thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting, lip wedging and mouth breathing, premature loss of teeth or trauma. These will generally begin to appear between the ages of seven and twelve years old because this is when permanent teeth will start to erupt. Orthodontic treatments with braces should typically begin between the ages of eight and fourteen in order to achieve optimal results, but even adults can receive braces as treatment for a straighter smile. It is ideal to have an orthodontic evaluation no later than the age of seven since it is the time where your child has a good mixture of primary and adult teeth in their mouth. Additionally, your child's dentist is better able to spot developing teeth and jaw growth at this time in their life, which enables them to anticipate potential problems that may arise and plan the braces treatment accordingly. Clear Bracket Braces Ceramic braces, or clear bracket braces, are made of translucent material. They are most popular with adult patients due to their cosmetic appeal. The only drawback to ceramic brackets is that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits. Virtually invisible, clear bracket braces combine tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with spectacular smile and facial results. Invisalign Invisalign is a system of a series of clear aligners that have been created by computer simulation to gradually move the teeth. Invisalign is available to adult patients, and teenagers, with certain orthodontic bite problems. With Invisalign aligners you can straighten your smile without anyone even noticing you are undergoing treatment. Invisalign is a removable orthodontic appliance that is offered as an alternative to more traditional orthodontic solutions. Introduced in 1999 by Align Technologies, Invisalign incorporates a series of invisible, clear aligners that comfortably fit over your teeth and are designed to gradually move your teeth to their desired position. Whether you want clear bracket braces, or Invisalign, it is important to talk to your orthodontist in Queens for further examination. Based on proper examination, your orthodontist can recommend the best form of treatment for straightening your smile.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Queens orthodontist, Dr. David Choi. Working alongside Dr. Choi are Dr. Bo Yun and Dr. Sung Yun, orthodontists in Queens. Together they provide orthodontic and pediatric care for patients in the Little Neck area.
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