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Metal Brics Vs Metal Braces

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Metal braces and ceramic braces are both orthodontic treatments that will improve your oral health. They are equally effective and take the same amount of time to move teeth to the correct position. However, there is one big difference that may cause you to choose one over the other and that is, appearance.

Metal braces are the traditional type of braces, but they have been upgraded from 50 years ago. Gone are the huge metal brackets that inspired the expression metal mouth. Today the brackets are much smaller and the arch wires are heat-activated, so your body heat can help move your teeth less painfully and more quickly. Arch wires are attached to the brackets and act as tracks that guide the teeth to the right position. The regular braces are steel colored, but you can express your personal style with different colored bands. …show more content…

Some have tooth-colored wires, so they are not easily seen on the teeth. However, the brackets can be stained by tea, coffee, grape juice and other colored foods. They are also more delicate than metal braces and may break easier.

Whether you choose metal or ceramic, it will be more difficult to take care of your teeth than before you had braces. The braces have many tiny places that trap food. This is why you need to brush every time you eat, even after a bag of chips, rinse with mouthwash and floss every day without fail. You will need to devote time to this oral care if you want to avoid serious problems later. Any trapped food that is not removed will form plaque that could cause decay. Your teeth could become stained, and it may mean you have to wear the braces longer.

Both metal and ceramic braces require food restrictions. This is mainly to avoid breakage, but also to help make cleaning easier. Some tips on what foods you can eat and what foods to

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