It can straighten your teeth after a certain age?

It can straighten your teeth after a certain age?

The answer is simple: if your teeth are healthy, yes. There is no upper age limit in terms of time to call a teeth straightening procedure.
When asked "How can straighten your teeth?" But there are several answers. It is up to you and your doctor dentist to choose the one that suits you best.

1. Fixed braces: is the traditional method of straightening teeth is recommended especially children. Involves attaching metal wires tooth surface, which gradually apply pressure on them, moving them slowly in the right position. Period during which fixed braces must be worn depends on how much you move your teeth to straighten.

Cons:-Metal wires that move teeth into proper position should be collected once a month, which requires a monthly visit to the dentist.
                        -Treatment can last up to 2 ½ years
                        -May cause irritation or damage to the tongue, cheeks and lips
                        -After stopping treatment, you may need to wear a device content, which prevents teeth to change position

2. Lingual orthodontic appliance: it is similar to the fixed difference being that attaches to the inside of the tooth, not visible. It is suitable for those who want to lavish teeth without others noticing that wearing a dental appliance, but discomfort can be quite high.

Disadvantages:-temporary inflammation of the tongue
                        -In the first days after fixation device, it is possible to talk a little hissing
                        • easy discomfort during chewing
                        -Adjustment period lasts between 1 and 4 weeks
                        -Risk plaque formation in the oral cavity increases, given that food can remain trapped in between the wires and apparatus
                        -Treatment can last up to 2 ½ years

3. Invisalign invisible orthodontic appliance: it represents the best solution for those who hesitate to resort to a procedure of straightening teeth because they are embarrassed to show in public wearing a dental appliance. Alignment of the teeth is done with transparent plastic elements, which gradually repositions teeth. They should be changed every two weeks. Unlike traditional machines, invisible braces can be removed during meals and brushing teeth.

Disadvantages:-treatment can last up to 18 months
                        -Not suitable for those whose teeth should move very much to be straightened
                        Bi-required visits to the orthodontist to track the evolution of straightening teeth and to change device

4. Inman Aligner machine: it is a hybrid between traditional device with metal wire and the invisible. However, even if partially visible, which for some may be a problem, act faster than Invisalign. Treatment generally lasts between 6 and 16 weeks, depending on how many hours a day is worn. Usually for quick results, the device must be worn for 20 hours a day.

Cons:-can stimulate the production of saliva, for a week after fixation, it is possible to drooling.
                        -Can affect speech in the first week of wearing


5. Damon device: an alternative to fixed braces, the advantage being that is less discomfort and the results appear faster.

Disadvantages:-treatment may be painful in the first few days
                        -Metal wires are attached to the front of the teeth, so the device is visible

6. Treatment "6 months smile 'is an innovative method of straightening teeth using color elements alignment of the teeth. The great advantage of this method is the fact that shortens straightening treatment that normally would stretch over a period of 18 months only 6 months.

Cons:-can stimulate the production of saliva, for a week after fixation, it is possible to drooling.
                       -Can affect speech in the first week of wearing

7. Porcelain veneers: not a proper treatment for straightening teeth, but bevelling with porcelain tooth surface makes it look like teeth is right. More are needed only 2 visits to the dentist to have a perfect smile and also bright, considering that bevelling is a teeth whitening method.

Disadvantages:-porcelain veneers resist up to 10 years
                       -In order to apply the veneers, your doctor must remove a layer of enamel from your teeth, which modify the structure of natural teeth

Oral hygiene rules that must be respected by those who use the methods of straightening teeth?
             
            -If you wear braces, rinse your mouth with sea water to relieve discomfort caused by the fixation device originally
            -Brush your teeth after every meal
            Carefully brush machine to remove food debris caught between the wires
            -Use a toothbrush with soft bristles to brush the teeth of the machine and
            -Rinse with mouthwash
            -Clean your teeth and also the spaces between flossing device
            -Avoid foods high in sugar, instead choosing snacks that protects teeth
            -Reduce consumption of popcorn, candy, candy and nuts, because remnants that remain between the teeth and the device are very difficult to remove
            -Ask your orthodontist to recommend products specifically for cleaning braces

How much cost teeth straightening treatment?

Fixed or lingual orthodontic braces: between 1000 and 1500 euros.
Invisalign invisible device *: 3000 euros.
Damon device *: approximately 1500-2000 Euro.
Porcelain veneers: 150-200 euros / tooth