Dental Braces

What are dental braces?

Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person's bite, while also working to improve dental health.

Synonyms: Orthodontic Braces, or simply Braces

What are the uses of dental braces?

Braces are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, cross bites, open bites, deep bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws.

What are the different types of braces?

Various types of braces are:

• Traditional Braces: These are made out of top quality stainless steel. These are the most popular and most affordable form of braces used today. 
• Ceramic Braces:  These braces are clear and hence usually these braces are made to blend in with the natural color of a tooth’s enamel.
• Lingual Braces: These are braces that are fitted to the backside of the teeth. These can be incredibly expensive.
• Invisalign: These braces are almost entirely invisible (hence the name) and they aren’t easily noticed.

What is the average cost of dental braces? 

The average cost of  dental braces vary greatly and can start off  with as little as $2700 and can go up to even $10,000.