Monday, February 9, 2009

Dental Braces


Dental Braces
Also known as orthodontic braces are device use in orthodontics to align teeth and their position with regard to a person's bite. They are often used to correct malocclusion such as underbite, overbite, cross bite and open bite, or crooked teeth and with various flaws of their teeth and jaws. They are mainly used for children however adult can also use them.
Types of Braces
1. Traditional Braces -made of metal stainless steel
2. Clear braces - made of ceramic or plastic alloy
3. Gold Plated braces- are for people allergic to nickel titanium braces
4. Lingual braces - braces behind the teeth
5. Self ligating Braces - Damon Braces
6. Invisalign

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