Nowadays, many people have uneven teeth and often need to correct their teeth. Doctors will recommend wearing braces. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing braces? What are the side effects of wearing braces?

Advantages of wearing braces

1. Correct the bite relationship. Misaligned teeth lead to uneven bite strength, which not only causes tooth wear, but also makes teeth more likely to loosen and fall out prematurely. Orthodontics can normalize the arrangement and occlusion of teeth, which is good for the teeth.

2. Conducive to periodontal cleaning and health maintenance. Orthodontics can help prevent dental caries and periodontal disease by aligning the teeth in an orderly manner.

Disadvantages of wearing braces

1. During the correction process: it is very painful; it is inconvenient to eat, and sometimes it will wear the inside of the mouth. In addition, if you don’t brush your teeth at all times, you will not eat well. It will stick to the metal sheet; it will not look good with the metal sheet.

During the process of wearing braces, you should pay attention to follow-up visits. If there is swelling or pain, or if the braces are loose, you must inform them. You should also keep your teeth healthy and clean at ordinary times, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and brush your teeth after eating. Avoid eating hard and sticky foods to avoid damaging your braces. If you are unable to brush your teeth, you can chew gum, which can help clean your mouth and strengthen your teeth's bite.

What are the side effects of wearing braces?

Wearing braces is a common method of orthodontic treatment, and it plays an important role in helping to reshape teeth. Because the function of braces is to force the teeth to be aligned in an orderly manner, tooth pain and discomfort are often experienced in the early stages of wearing braces. However, with the deepening of the correction and the extension of time, the uncomfortable symptoms will gradually improve and alleviate. If you go to a regular hospital for orthodontic treatment, dental sequelae are very rare. However, if you wear braces blindly or irregularly, it is not ruled out that tooth loosening, root resorption, pulp disease, damage to the alveolar bone, etc. may occur.

Can braces repair teeth?

1 We all know that braces are tools used to correct the alignment of teeth. If your teeth have just been filled, it is not recommended to wear braces because they will be more painful. Therefore, you can wait until your teeth recover a little before going to the hospital for observation, and the doctor will determine whether to wear braces.

2 We all know that braces are used to straighten teeth and achieve aesthetic results. Therefore, wearing braces is naturally the choice for many people to repair their teeth. Of course, there are different methods for braces. Symptomatic treatment should be carried out according to the condition of the patient's teeth to help us achieve the goal of aesthetics.

3 Of course, wearing braces is not without side effects, so be cautious and find a responsible doctor from a regular large hospital. Most of the reasons for braces will cause sequelae such as gum recession. Poor correction can cause teeth to become loose. Gum recession, enlarging gaps between teeth, etc.