Orthodontics covers the study, treatment, and prevention of anomalies of the maxillofacial and dental joint system. A professional orthodontist diagnoses and develops a treatment plan to correct existing anomalies.

Orthodontic treatment uses orthodontic appliances: plates, mouth guards, braces, expanders and mini-implants.

Braces represent an orthodontic device that corrects improper jaw and bites development.

There are several reasons to get treatment with braces: 

• Irregular and misaligned teeth
• Overlapping teeth
• Gaps between teeth 
• Unnaturally protruding upper or lower jaw 
• Breathing or chewing problems 
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (pain, stiffness, tingling) 
• Lower jaw displacement to the right or left, asymmetry

Braces are recommended from the early age of a child, from 9-10 years, when the process of the formation of the jaw and bite is still going on, although the treatment with the braces may also be performed at an adult age. The earlier these problems are solved, the healthier and more beautiful your smile will be.

Due to the continuous development of dentistry, there is a wide variety of braces available. Modern dentistry has both removable and fixed braces. Fixed appliances include metal, ceramic, self-ligating, or lingual braces. Each differs from the other in terms of features and function.

Metal braces are a classic. They are the most in-demand and affordable. They are fixed on the outer surface of the teeth (vestibular), have better retention and are fast, and most importantly, effective. To make treatment more fun, the color of the rubber bands (ligatures) attached to the braces can be modified, as desired by the patient.

Ceramic braces are attached to the outside of the teeth (vestibularly) and are less noticeable than metal braces. Ceramic braces match the color of the tooth and are therefore more aesthetically pleasing.

Sapphire braces are specifically treated synthetic sapphire braces, which, like ceramic braces, are attached to the outside surface of the teeth (vestibularly). Sapphire braces are the most transparent (less visible) and therefore the most aesthetic compared to similar systems. They do not damage the surface of the tooth and, unlike other systems, show less discoloration when consuming colored food/drink (colored tea, coffee, cigarettes, wine). In addition, due to the specially treated material, sapphire braces do not cause allergies.

Self-ligating braces are fixed on the outer surface of the teeth (vestibularly). Unlike metal braces, instead of rubber bands (ligatures), the braces have special clasps that change the direction of the teeth more quickly.

Lingual braces are attached to the inner surface of the tooth and are therefore invisible. The treatment with lingual braces may not be possible for all anomalies, it depends on individual cases, which is up to the doctor to decide.

A braces treatment plan that is correctly designed by a professional orthodontist will not damage your teeth. In addition, the patient must follow all hygiene measures properly.

The duration of orthodontic treatment is individual and depends on the severity of the patient’s teeth anomaly. The duration of treatment is up to 1-2 years.

Only an orthodontist, after a detailed oral examination and diagnosis, can determine whether or not the braces can be used.