subject: Affordable Oakland Orthodontics For You [print this page] When most people think of Oakland orthodontics they usually have a picture in their head of a teenager with a mouth full of metal braces. There are now several types of braces other than the traditional metal brackets today, and in addition to the type that has stainless steel, titanium, wires, rubber bands and brackets, there are aligners and others that are different varieties.
A couple of decades ago, most of the patients who wore braces were children. In fact, it used to be that children were the only ones who did wear them. Today however, it is estimated that about 30 percent of all orthodontic patients are adults. Many people turn to Oakland orthodontics for different types of straightening systems not only to boost their confidence and improve their appearance, but also to fix some real dental problems that can arise from having an irregular bite.
Thankfully, there have been many excellent advancements in the field of orthodontics, and these days there are several choices in the systems when it comes to improving a persons appearance by straightening their smiles. There are many different systems, devices and appliances that are used by many different people to accomplish the task. Some of the popular types of straightening systems, or braces, include SureSmile, Damon Braces, Yes Braces and Invisalign. Your orthodontist can help you decide which system will be best for you, your smile, your budget and your personal preferences.
Some braces are self ligating systems that do not need rubber bands or ligatures that are used in traditional systems to hold wires into place. These systems have very little friction in between teeth, and with no elastics or rubber bands there is much less staining of the teeth that takes place. These systems use smaller brackets and titanium arch wire instead.
There are also systems that use clear brackets, although this could become a problem when people have bits of food stuck in them. These are not crystal clear, and they offer less visibility than the traditional metal ones so they are a popular choice for many adults. Along with the topic of being invisible, another popular choice for Oakland orthodontics is the invisible tray system. It is difficult to see the trays, and although they are removable they must be worn at least 22 23 hours a day to straighten teeth effectively. If you think you might be interested in any of these systems you can talk to your Oakland orthodontist about orthodontics to see which one will be best for you.
