What are braces?

Brace is an instrument used to correct teeth, also known as appliance. It uses appropriate pressure and tension to adjust the position of teeth by applying force to them, thus improving the problems of bad occlusion, crevice, crowding and malocclusion.

Dental appliances are usually tailored by professional dentists according to the specific conditions of patients. According to different materials and ways of use, braces can be divided into traditional metal braces, ceramic braces and invisible braces. Among them, the traditional metal bracket is the most common one, which consists of metal bracket and metal bracket; Ceramic braces are usually used for patients with high aesthetic requirements; Invisible braces is a new type of braces made by computer technology, which can be customized according to patients' conditions. It has the advantages of beauty, comfort and convenience.

In the process of correction, patients need to change their braces regularly according to the doctor's advice in order to gradually adapt to the new correction state. At the same time, we should also maintain good oral hygiene habits and avoid eating hard and sticky food, so as not to damage the braces or affect the correction effect.

In a word, braces are an appliance for correcting teeth, which can be customized according to the specific situation of patients. Adjust the position of teeth through proper pressure and tension to improve the problems of malocclusion, tooth space, crowding and malocclusion. In the process of correction, patients need to follow the doctor's advice and maintain good oral hygiene habits in order to obtain the best correction effect.