Ceramic braces and what you need to know

The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Khanh Nam - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Porcelain braces is an orthodontic technique that uses braces made of porcelain and rubber bands in dentistry similar to metal braces, this system of appliances is attached to the outer surface of the teeth to create Therefore, the stable orthodontic force adjusts the teeth to the desired position on the jaw frame, improves the defects of protruding teeth, underbites, deviations, crooked teeth, and wide teeth to help chewing ability and better and more beautiful aesthetics. With the previous method of metal braces, the opposite person will easily recognize that you are wearing braces, causing cosmetic loss to the opposite person. Porcelain braces method helps to improve this disadvantage and it is gradually replacing the traditional metal braces method.

Porcelain braces are chosen by many people not only as effective orthodontic as metal braces but also aesthetic.
High aesthetics: ceramic braces are made of porcelain, compact and delicate structure, so it has high aesthetics. Safe and user-friendly materials feel comfortable, painless, smooth No damage, good oral hygiene. Porcelain materials for braces have high bearing capacity

3.1 Target users Objects using ceramic braces:
Crooked teeth, wide teeth, protruding teeth, underbite teeth... Teeth are misaligned. Cases related to jaw such as jaw and jaw distortion. narrow, deviated function. In particular, braces with brackets are also suitable for those who need to communicate a lot, bringing confidence and aesthetics during the braces process. 3.2 Types of porcelain braces There are 2 types:
3.2.1 Ordinary porcelain braces This is the most basic solution in the process of braces with the same principle as metal braces, using elastic to tie to Keep the arch wire in the brackets from moving against the teeth.
This bracket has the disadvantage that it has no elasticity and is uncertain, easy to fall off during the braces process.
3.2.2 Self-ligating ceramic brackets This type was born to overcome the limitations of the conventional type with the improvement of replacing the elastic with an automatic pin to fix the wire in the brackets. Therefore, it can slide automatically over the entire teeth, providing maximum pain relief, easy and quick cleaning, without the button being released.

There are 2 types of wire in braces:
Metal arch wire: Has strength and stiffness, creating strong traction orthodontics. But this bowstring is very visible on the teeth, making customers in communication will reduce confidence, affecting the general aesthetics. Transparent Nickel Bowstring: This type of string is the ultimate solution for those who care about aesthetics. With the advantage that the white color, similar to the color of teeth, will not be exposed during our communication. This improvement will make braces almost invisible to the naked eye. 3.3 Duration of braces with ceramic braces The average time during braces is about 18-24 months, in some cases it lasts up to 36 months. This depends on the patient's oral condition, age, and technique of the clinic.
3.4 Dental care during braces Braces process plays an important role in shortening braces time, so customers must note the following:
Eating: During braces , should choose soft, easy-to-chew foods to limit toothache and snap buttons. Customers should also limit foods that cause tooth decay such as sugar, carbonated soft drinks to have healthy teeth. Dental care and hygiene: This is the most important issue. If the customer does not brush well, it will cause the phenomenon of splintering, kicking, broken brackets, making the braces process affected. Moreover, if brushing is not clean, food will stick, causing tooth-related diseases.

3.5 Cost of braces When wearing ceramic braces, the cost will be higher than conventional braces, but the effect it brings will be much better, so customers can rest assured to choose this method.
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.