Unraveling the Mystery: How are braces made?
When it comes to achieving that picture-perfect smile, braces have been a steadfast solution for decades. They straighten misaligned teeth, correct bite issues, and contribute to overall oral health. But have you ever stopped to wonder: exactly how are braces made?
If you want to learn more about this treatment, contact Dr. Wint Tun at Harmony Orthodontics. Our top-rated orthodontist serves patients living in Tomball, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX. So, don’t wait – reserve a consultation now at (832) 699-3683!
The process of crafting braces involves a fascinating blend of science, technology, and craftsmanship. So, today, Dr. Tun answers the question, “How are braces made?” Here, our team explores the intricate steps behind the creation of these orthodontic marvels to help you understand the process better.
Step 1: Consultation and Assessment
Before Dr. Tun can make a set of braces, you must first attend a thorough consultation and assessment.
During this initial phase, Dr. Tun evaluates your dental condition, takes X-rays, and creates a treatment plan tailored to your personal needs. This plan serves as the blueprint for crafting the braces.
Step 2: Impressions
Once Dr. Tun establishes the treatment plan, then our team can begin taking dental impressions. In recent years, digital scanning technology has streamlined this process, offering more accuracy and efficiency.
These impressions capture the precise shape and alignment of your teeth, providing the necessary data our team needs for creating customized braces.
Step 3: Designing the Braces
Using your unique impressions, Dr. Tun then collaborates with skilled technicians to design your braces. These professionals meticulously plan the positioning of brackets and wires to achieve optimal alignment. This step requires careful consideration of your dental anatomy and treatment goals.
Step 4: Fabrication of Brackets and Wires
Once our team finalizes the design, then the fabrication process begins.
Technicians can create brackets (which are affixed to the teeth) from high-quality materials, like stainless steel or ceramic. These materials offer durability and biocompatibility, ensuring the braces effectively exert gentle pressure to shift the teeth over time.
Similarly, technicians custom-make the wires that thread through the brackets, following the exact curve of your dental arch. These wires (often made from nickel-titanium or stainless steel) provide the necessary tension to guide teeth into their desired positions.
Step 5: Assembly and Quality Control
Once fabricated, Dr. Tun carefully bonds each bracket to the surface of the tooth using dental adhesive. Afterward, Dr. Tun inserts the wires into slots on the brackets. This assembly process demands precision and attention to detail to ensure proper functionality.
At every stage of the process, our team implements quality control measures to verify the integrity and accuracy of the braces. Our team inspects each component to detect any defects or inconsistencies that could compromise treatment outcomes.
Step 6: Customization and Final Adjustments
Once assembled, Dr. Tun makes any final adjustments and customizations to accommodate your unique dental anatomy.
Dr. Tun may alter the positioning of brackets and wires to ensure optimal comfort and effectiveness. This step may involve trimming wires or modifying bracket placement to address specific alignment issues.
Once all changes have been made, you’ll finally be able to begin your journey toward a healthier smile with a new set of braces!
Traditional and Clear Braces in Tomball, TX
Between the years of 2016 and 2018, data suggest around 60,000 adults took measures to straighten their smiles through orthodontic treatments, like braces. Are you ready to join the leagues of patients aspiring toward their dream smiles? Get started with Dr. Wint Tun at Harmony Orthodontics today.
Reserve your consultation at our Tomball orthodontic clinic online or at (832) 699-3683.