Braces in American kids and adults

(prHWY.com) November 23, 2011 - New York, CA -- New York November 21, 2011- According to a recent study, it is found out that out that 5 out of 10 people in America wear dental braces. Braces are very popular in America and approx 80% of teenagers wear braces. If there is misalignment of teeth present, then braces can be given to straighten the teeth. Braces correct the misalignment of teeth by staying there for extended period of time and by exerting steady pressure on teeth. Metallic braces with colored bands are the most popular types of braces in American kids and teens. Kids can opt for blues, purples, orange, green, red color ties. At each appointment, the colored ties can be changed. Wild smiles designer braces are also hit among American kids in which brackets are available in variety of shapes like diamonds, baseballs, stars, flowers which the teens find very attractive. Metallic braces are cheaper and less time consuming option than ceramic dental braces.

Apart from metallic braces treatment, patient can get ceramic dental braces which are made of glass like composite material and blend in with the teeth. Ceramic dental braces will not make person's smile look metallic and are less noticeable than metallic dental braces. Person can even opt for lingual braces which are present on back surface of tooth and are virtually invisible to other people. Only specially trained orthodontist can put lingual braces and they are more expensive than metallic or ceramic dental braces.

Invisaligns are also accepted and well liked option among American kids and adults for straightening the teeth. They are clear, transparent, removable aligners and are computer fabricated by align technologies. Advantage of invisalign braces are that they are almost invisible and are simpler to clean because of their removable nature. With invisaligns, patient can also appraise the projected smile design. If person is allergic to nickel in steel, then he can get titanium braces which are strong and are light.

Braces treatment is done by an orthodontist and braces treatment in America costs around $5000. Cost varies from place to place and varies from one orthodontist to other. Braces treatment is not just required for esthetic purposes but malocclusion of teeth can also lead to difficulty in chewing and can also lead to teeth grinding or receding of gum line.

So if a person's teeth are crooked, then he can opt for metal or ceramic braces or can get invisaligns. You can know more about choosing right type of braces at

http://www.identalhub.com/article_choosing-right-type-of-braces-159.aspx

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