According to statistics, only 40% of people even teeth and correct bite. The reason for uneven teeth can be as heredity, and the more mundane causes - such as thumb-sucking in childhood trauma, rickets or general developmental disorders. It happens also that the size of the jaw does not match the size of the teeth - they do not have enough space or there's too much. Delay in replacement of deciduous teeth may also play a role ...
What is wrong or crooked teeth interfere live?
The first thing that comes to mind - the aesthetic aspect, because everyone wants to be beautiful and attractive. But the problem is not the only problem. If teeth are not effectively chew food - stomach problems are guaranteed. Disable these teeth is easier than normal growing - increasing the risk of injury and, hence, infections (especially since that is usually more difficult to clean crooked teeth, and hence the probability of caries also increased). Well, it already may lead to headaches, ear infections, throat, nose, eye problems ...
Selecting a physician Orthodontist
With the modern development of medicine crooked teeth - not a sentence, but solvable problem. Even in adulthood.
Selecting a physician-ortodontaDlya alignment of teeth need a doctor, orthodontist ("spur" from the Greek). Choosing a doctor should carefully - the result of treatment depends largely on him. And much easier to treat teeth with zero than to fix the consequences of inadequate treatment - not to mention the financial aspect and the time spent.
Best of all, if you know someone who is resolved to a similar problem and satisfied. You can draw attention to the experience of a specialist (at least 5 years, if you do not want to work "teaching material"), diplomas and certificates (usually hung on the walls in the office). It will be interesting to see portfolio - photos "before and after" the previous patients.
Another criterion, suggested by dentists: A good doctor can give an adequate prediction results not earlier than six months of treatment, and hence will not rush to complete in advance, allowing for the possibility that from the treatment would have to give both the inappropriate.
Also be aware that the opinion of different doctors for the same problem can be very different, so it is advisable to consult a few different specialists - and only then ask for help in alignment of teeth to those of them whose views and methods you like.
The first clinic where you see you make shots and a plaster model of the jaw. To save time and money MirSovetov Council have agreed that all this was handed to you - so you can apply this to other professionals.
Do not hesitate to ask your doctor before you make your final choice. We are talking about your health.
Alignment plates
Alignment with removable appliances - the plates have only a limited range of applications. The reason is that the plate does not move teeth (as opposed to a bracket system), but only keeps them in position. Therefore, they apply in the case when the bones are still growing - that is, or children, or to consolidate the results of treatment by other methods.
Alignment bracket system
Align bracket by bracket sistemamiPri systems can fix a lot of violations (anomalies of bite, teeth, "no place", the spaces between your teeth, difficult dentition, the deformation of dentition). Age is not a limitation - it is desirable only to the bone and gums healthy.
Due to what the leveling of the teeth? The tooth still is not connected with the jaw bone, it seems to stand in a special hole, tied fibers of connective tissue. If the wall of the hole to press for a long time (not much!), The bone is at odds, but on the other hand, respectively, overgrown, so the tooth as it drifts in the desired direction. Particularly interesting is that this property is kept for almost all life - as property knit broken bones, for example. The only problem - this movement is slow enough, the maximum which can be achieved - 1 mm per month. But this is already done.
How much time will have to spend on treatment? In fact, the answer to this question is very ambiguous - it depends on the specific situation. Actually wearing braces takes on average from year to two, but still need some time for the preliminary procedures, and some - to consolidate the results of treatment. It is possible that the alignment of teeth after braces have to wear a special life-retainer plate to the teeth had not returned to its original position, but such situations are quite rare. It is usually enough about the same time as on the actual braces.
The order of treatment will determine your orthodontist. First he treat you from dental disease (caries, tartar, etc.) may also refer to paradontology or surgery. All this is necessary in order to exclude the possibility of inflammatory processes during alignment of teeth. Then, according to the developed specifically for your scheme, your doctor will set you a bracket system and tell you how to care for their teeth during the treatment. You have to go to orthodontist about once a month - to assess progress in treatment, replacement of the elastic elements, replacing arcs, etc. After removing the system you will be grinding the enamel and bearing retention system - exactly how much, your doctor will decide. Now and enjoy a beautiful smile.
The design and types of braces
Bracket System Bracket System (with English. "Bracket") - non-removable orthodontic device. It consists of several structural elements:

    * Brackets - a special attachment to each tooth. Is fixed at the correct point of the tooth using a special adhesive (so you can be removed without damaging the tooth). It has a groove for the arch and wings, for which you may be geared spring or elastic ligament. Usually in a bracket system includes 8-10 braces on each jaw (dispense medication only one jaw can be very rare - difficult to accurately calculate the bite, and besides, the treatment process will then be less comfortable). It is this element of the system owed its name;
    * Arc - a metal wire, molded from the composition of shape memory in the form of harmonious dentition for a given patient. In the treatment of the arc change all closer to the desired result;
    * Ligature - garter arc to the brackets. Can be metal or flexible. There are also bezligaturnye bracket system - they desired effect is achieved through design features slot bracket and the different sections of arcs (from thin to thick round, rectangular, fills the slot);
    Or * Rubber traction elastics - not mandatory element to solve the doctor. Attached to the brackets and ask them the right direction and force of impact. Their patient to dress herself as directed by a doctor, and changes every day;
    * Support elements - a special metal rings fixed on the molars. We need to ensure that the arc does not spontaneously left the position.

Bracket systems vary by the type of braces itself - the rest is fairly universal.
Ceramic braces
As the name implies, are made of ceramics. This is the most invisible form of vestibular (ie, fastening of the lips) braces - they are easy to pick up the color of teeth. Are strong enough, do not irritate the gums. But because of the characteristics of the material are more expensive and are bigger than other kinds of braces.
Metal braces
Bracket system Classics. This is the cheapest known brackets. There may be silver, gold or surgical steel. Children can not only be rectangular, but also in the form of hearts, stars, etc. You should also emphasize their strength - their most difficult Skewes or break. From the same flaws - some more time adjusting, perhaps gum irritation in the first few weeks.
Sapphire Braces
Made from monocrystalline sapphire. Very clear, not colored food dyes, a raid on them does not accumulate. Other characteristics - like ceramic, but the price even higher.
Plastic brackets
Used mainly for children - if, for whatever reason do not use metal. Different colors and shapes, are quite cheap. Among the shortcomings - the fragility, and staining food dyes.
Lingual braces
Lingual (lingual) braces are different from the other full imperceptibly, because mounted on the inner surface of the teeth (ie closer to the language). Usually, lingual brackets are made of metal. Used by public people and people of hazardous occupations - to avoid injury to the lips and cheeks. MirSovetov can not be said about the negative sides of lingual braces. These systems affect the diction, the alignment of teeth usually takes six months longer than with "external" brackets. Basically the same, in our view, the problem is that finding the orthodontist, confidently working with such a system is still quite difficult. And the price is also substantially different - a system much more difficult to install. Courting such a system too complicated.
Life with braces
Life with braces for the successful treatment of wearing braces need to observe a few simple rules:

    * You can not drink or eat anything hot or cold - can spoil arc;
    * Do not chew gum - it then difficult to remove from the system;
    * Can not chew solid food - because of the mobility of the tooth roots is a risk of harm;

The first week soon, just have to confine puree food, and later conveniently carry a small penknife, and cut them all the firm (rather than bite).
If the system is rubbing lips - MirSovetov Council asked the orthodontist to help you, and it will cover the system of special soft wax on the adjustment period. May also help night-packs of sea buckthorn oil - just put on the rub soiled them cotton wool.
Also important to keep your mouth clean. The teeth will be cleaned after every meal special brush with a special paste (Your orthodontist will sell you them and trained to use).
Psychological aspects
Most failures of treatment is motivated by the brackets psychological reasons. This is usually fear of pain, fear of ridicule, fear of look unaesthetic. With the modern development of medicine, these fears are no longer under a real reason. For the most difficult moment of treatment may be used analgesic tablets. Systems themselves are quite small and discreet, and fashion dictates health care. Even some of the stars of the screen do not hesitate brackets.
In life, they also practically do not interfere - no smile, no kiss ...