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Braces Orthodontics in St. Louis

Do you need braces? Our orthodontists can help you find the right braces for your needs with options such as metal braces and Invisalign available to choose from. There are many reasons why you may require braces and below are some of them.

  • You have gapped teeth, you are missing some teeth or you have extra teeth.
  • Your teeth are crooked or crowded and this impacts your confidence and gets in the way of building healthy relationships.
  • You have difficulties biting, chewing, speaking, or general difficulty opening your mouth because of protruding teeth or other misalignments.
  • You have challenges in brushing and flossing your teeth, increasing the risks of tooth decay.
  • You often bite your tongue or cheeks with your misaligned teeth.
  • You have jaw pain among other mouth-related discomforts.

An orthodontist can help you correct teeth misalignments using braces for mild, moderate, and severe cases. In an extreme situation that requires jaw adjustment as well, for example, if you have a small jaw, surgery may be required. Otherwise, your orthodontist will choose the right braces for you from the options below.

Types of Braces

Common types of braces to choose from include:

Metal Braces

Metal braces are suitable for mild, moderate, and severe misalignments even though extreme cases may require additional treatments along with metal braces. They are also known as traditional braces. They use wires and elastic ties that allow your orthodontist to make slight teeth adjustments after every few weeks.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of a clear material that more or less looks like natural teeth. Ceramic braces use the same wire concept as metal braces but in this case, the wires aren’t prominent on your teeth. These braces are suitable only for some people.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are the least common type of braces. They are the same as metal braces but the wires are behind the teeth making them invisible from the outside. Lingual braces are more expensive because they are not easy to fix.

Invisalign Aligners

Invisalign clear aligners are not your regular braces but they effectively and discreetly straighten teeth. Invisalign aligners are removable and can be taken out for brushing and eating.

Get in touch with us to learn more about braces orthodontics.