Dental Braces Ballarat

Dental braces in Ballarat can be a great way to get an amazing new smile. At Dr. Williams Dental Practice, we specialize in creating optimal smiles for all ages. Whether teenager or adult, Dr. Williams Dental Practice provides a wide range of bracket and wire choices to achieve the perfect results. With friendly staff and comfortable surroundings, Dr. Williams Dental Practice offers those seeking orthodontic work an experience that is both enjoyable and effective.

If you ask people who have great smiles with straight teeth, many of them will tell you that they have had dental braces in the past. Braces can be used to correct all problems such as crooked or misaligned teeth, overbites, and under-bites.

A gorgeous smile can give you great confidence. Braces are an affordable way to get a naturally beautiful smile.

Why do you need braces?

Braces are simply handles that are temporarily fixed on the permanent teeth in order to gently move the teeth to their ideal positions, to create an aesthetic appearance in relation with your face and mouth. Braces are most commonly used in teen years, because this is the ideal age to correct problems with the smile and teeth, but they can also be used later in life.

The following are some common scenarios where the use of braces is recommended.

Crooked or misaligned teeth

Sometimes the permanent teeth can come in at a crooked or misaligned position due to genetic factors. Wisdom teeth may also push the other teeth out of alignment. No matter what the reason, braces can be used to gently coax the teeth back to their right positions and alignments. The teeth are retrained by pushing or pulling them gently and slowly in the desired direction, thus creating a symmetric beautiful smile.

Overbites or under-bites

This problem occurs when the top and bottom rows of your teeth have some misalignment in relation to one another. One row of teeth may jut over the other, causing an overbite or under-bite. This problem can cause chronic discomfort and pain due to awkward resting positions of the teeth. By using braces, you can change the alignment of teeth, moving them to the desired position and alignment.

In addition to the aesthetic improvement that it can bring about, braces also improve the health of your teeth and mouth. When teeth are misaligned, there is a higher probability of decay and cavities. Braces can get rid of this problem. Under-bites and overbites are generally known to cause headaches and even teeth grinding which can lead to the wearing away of the teeth. Using braces, the under-bite or overbite can be corrected, thus eliminating the other problems as well.

Healthier teeth and improved confidence are the inevitable results of using braces. During the teen years, children may feel a little awkward wearing braces, but the long term benefits of this treatment are significant. Our dentist can counsel young patients who may be hesitant to wear braces for whatever reason.

Different types of braces

There are many types of braces that are available to suit your specific needs and budget. Our experienced dentist can help you determine which type would be the best for you.

Metal braces

These are the traditional silver-coloured braces that are attached on the teeth for years at a time, slowly moving the teeth to the correct spot. The results are very impressive and people often experience a significant boost in their confidence after they are removed.

Metal braces are budget-friendly and extremely effective. Since metal is durable and strong, they can be adjusted in ways that will bring about extremely satisfactory results.

Clear braces

For patients who are worried about the appearance of the metal braces, there is an alternative called clear braces. Here, the colourful rubber parts are replaced with tooth-coloured ceramic. The thin wire is practically unnoticeable especially from a distance and in pictures. Clear braces offer the same advantages as metal braces without having to opt for the more expensive option of invisible braces.

Invisible braces

If you really do not want any metal to be visible on your teeth during the time it takes for the teeth to be realigned, inviable braces are the best option for you. Here, a thin corrective plastic replaces the more invasive metal parts. The main advantage of invisible braces is that it will not block out your smile even during the time it takes for the orthodontic correction.

To learn more about the different options for braces and the best course of treatment for you, contact us on (03) 5331 9285 to arrange an appointment.