Broken teeth will no longer have an intact shape, causing many people to lose confidence and be afraid to communicate. Can you get braces if you have a broken tooth? This is a concern of many customers. Let’s find out interesting information in this article!
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Can I get braces if I have a broken tooth?
Braces are an effective method to correct overbite, underbite, and crooked teeth by using appliances to straighten and align teeth on the jaw. To be able to get braces, teeth also need to have a certain “health foundation”. That is also the reason why many people wonder whether broken teeth can still be treated with braces.
In fact, if you have a broken tooth, you can still get braces, but the braces process may need to change a bit compared to normal. Specifically, it is necessary to rely on the level of tooth fracture as follows:
– If the tooth is only broken into a small piece and the root is still intact, possibly due to a minor injury, braces can still be applied but need to be closely monitored during braces. Before getting braces, you need to restore your teeth with fillings or porcelain crowns.
– In case the tooth is broken a lot, deeply damaged and only the root remains, the root needs to be removed. If the location of tooth loss is a favorable condition for braces, for example, if molars are lost in cases of severe protrusion and crookedness, replantation may not be necessary. Braces will close the gap caused by missing teeth. In cases where braces do not need too much space or teeth are missing in areas that should not be pulled tightly, such as front teeth, braces will be used to maintain appropriate space and then restored with implants.
However, not all broken teeth can be braced after dental implants. The doctor needs to rely on the position of the tooth and the condition of the surrounding teeth to decide whether braces can be applied or not. In addition, broken braces also depend on other factors such as: braces method, doctor’s skills, etc. If you have broken teeth and want orthodontics, you should see a doctor for examination and treatment. direct counseling.
What should you pay attention to when braces break?
It can be said that broken braces is a relatively complicated case, so before starting braces, you need to clearly know the following notes:
Choose a dentist for braces
A very important factor that determines whether a braces procedure is successful or not is the doctor’s skill and regimen. Because each doctor will have different treatment directions and regimens, an experienced doctor will help you have healthier and more beautiful teeth. In the case of broken teeth during braces, the doctor’s dexterity and solid skills will be needed to get good results while still ensuring the health of the teeth.
In addition, equipment and machinery also play an important role in the success of an orthodontic case. Previously, dentists had to use plaster to take tooth impressions, but now it has been replaced by a modern 3D tooth impression machine.
The most prominent is the iTERO 5D and iTERO 5D Plus dental impression machines that are integrated with Clincheck software to produce extremely accurate results. Not only that, the new generation iTERO 5D Plus also allows customers to see the simulation of the tooth movement process and the results of braces in just 60 seconds. Currently, at Thuy Duc Dental Clinic, there are two full lines of machines to serve the doctor’s diagnostic work and planning regimens.
Choose the brace method
Each bracing method has different advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the needs and condition of the teeth, customers will be advised on the most suitable method. There are two most popular braces methods today:
Braces: metal braces, ceramic braces, automatic braces, lingual braces.
Transparent braces: transparent braces trays replace brackets and wires.
To know which braces method is suitable for you, you can clearly state your wishes while discussing with the doctor. Doctors will base on the actual situation, imaging results, general examination, etc. to advise on appropriate braces methods.
Diet
When getting braces, regardless of the method, diet is also worth paying attention to. It is important that you ensure nutrition to have good health and increase your body’s resistance, even though you may not be able to adapt to braces at first.
During this period, you should limit stimulants such as alcohol, substances that cause yellow teeth such as coca, coffee and especially cigarettes. Chewy, hard, sticky foods should also be limited because they easily get caught in braces and are difficult to clean. Particularly with clear braces, because they are removable, eating is also much more comfortable.
Proper oral hygiene
To prevent dental diseases that can occur when wearing braces such as tooth decay, gingivitis, receding gums,… teeth always need to be clean. So how to clean braces effectively?
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day
- Teeth should be cleaned immediately after eating
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush your teeth gently
- Use water flossers, interdental brushes, and dental floss instead of bamboo toothpicks
- Rinse your mouth with saline or mouthwash daily
