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Metal Braces

whybraces — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:28:36 +0000

Metal braces came into regular use in the early 1990s when orthodontists would use a variety of different metals to form the different parts of braces and the wires that went with them. Gold was the most common material, but because it is a very soft metal it required many adjustments which proved to be [...]

Hidden Braces

whybraces — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:40:29 +0000

While the most popular forms of braces are the regular metal braces that are worn with metal brackets, an arch wire and elastics, there are other kinds of braces that people can wear. Some people choose to use brackets that are made out of ceramic and plastic materials. Other people, whose orthodontic needs are not [...]

Braces and Common Teeth Problems

whybraces — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:17:05 +0000

Many people think that braces are only for straightening teeth. On the contrary, braces can also be used to realign teeth, correct a person’s bite and correct problems with a person’s jaw. There are a number of common teeth problems that could lead to a person needing braces. Here are a few of them: Crowded Teeth: [...]

Adult Orthodontics

whybraces — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:25:24 +0000

When people think of braces most people imagine a young teenager, usually around the age of fourteen wearing metal braces with wires and colorful elastic bands. This is because orthodontists say that children and teenagers are better suited to orthodontic procedures. The reason children and teenagers are better suited to orthodontic procedures is [...]

The cost of braces

whybraces — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:29:04 +0000

Braces are not cheap. Depending on where you live and how long you have to wear them, they can sometimes cost upwards of five thousand dollars (US). Of course this number varies from patient to patient and can be determined by a number of factors. Here are some of the factors that go into determining [...]

How to choose an orthodontist

whybraces — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:17:10 +0000

Whether it is you or your child that needs orthodontic work done, it is imperative that you choose the right orthodontist. This is a person that you will be working with for a number of years (and paying a lot of money), so you want to make sure that your decision is not made hastily. [...]

Life after braces

whybraces — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:56:28 +0000

Is there life after braces? Of course! In fact, getting your braces taken off can often feel like a giant weight has been taken off of your shoulders. It will be an immense relief to finally have your mouth free of all of those brackets and wires. You have probably been dreaming of having your [...]

Life with braces

whybraces — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:44:58 +0000

When people think of getting braces, they tend to think first of the metal that will be filling their mouths and impairing their smiles. What they don’t realize is how far braces have come in the last twenty years. Now you can get brackets in special shapes, in different colors and materials and, instead of [...]

Braces and dental health

whybraces — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:38:51 +0000

Taking care of your braces (as well as your other dental work) does not need to be complicated. In fact, taking even basic care of your teeth now could prevent costly dental procedures later. Of course, knowing how to properly care for your teeth involves knowing exactly what is happening when you have those braces [...]

A Braces Friendly Diet

whybraces — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:44:08 +0000

One of the first things your orthodontist will give you when you have braces put on is a list of foods that you are not supposed to eat. There will be some foods that are frowned upon and some foods that are completely forbidden. The orthodontist makes these recommendations for a reason. The brackets and [...]