Braces can be made of
metal or ceramic. They also have wires, and there is bonding material that
adheres them to your teeth. An orthodontist is a doctor who specializes in this
treatment for misaligned teeth.
Success rates of braces can vary
depending on the patient’s age, when treatment begins, and the treatment goals.
Braces move teeth by exerting
constant pressure on them over extended periods. The shape of the jaw gradually
adapts to conform to this pressure during orthodontic care. We often think of our teeth as connected directly to our jawbone, but
underneath our gums is a membrane surrounded by bones that root our teeth to
our jaws. This membrane controls the
position of our teeth, and it responds to the pressure being put on the teeth
by braces.
Getting braces does not hurt during the initial appointment, but patients may experience
soreness for the first week with braces as they adjust. Patients may also be
sore for a few days each time the orthodontist adjusts the braces.
