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The overall process of having braces is simple. First, they are placed on your teeth by an orthodontist you trust. You wear them for quite some time and put on your retainer once they get taken off. There are a lot of people who wear braces; perhaps you are even one of them. Braces may have already been available for many years now, but there are facts about them that you may not know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to get braces, or if you already have them, knowing some facts will help you understand what they are. To help you with that, Southern Dental compiled four interesting facts about the said oral appliance. Continue reading below!
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Braces are not only used for teeth straightening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braces are more than just an investment for cosmetic reasons. Having straighter teeth is only one of the benefits it can bring you. If you have problems with your bite, braces are capable of fixing it! Furthermore, concerns such as speech difficulties, breathing issues, and problems with chewing and swallowing are eliminated once the orthodontic appliance sets your bite.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wires used for braces were invented by NASA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the field of orthodontics took a giant leap, thanks to NASA? NASA developed a metal alloy called nickel-titanium in 1959. Initially, this heat-resistant metal was made for shuttles bound for outer space. However, the properties of nickel titanium were also perfect for creating thin, flexible wires that are capable of maintaining their shape after being bent. Therefore, making the said material highly suitable for straightening the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adults can also wear braces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a stereotype in the past that braces are only for teens and tweens. However, this is not the case. According to The American Association of Orthodontics, about one in five orthodontic patients is an adult. It is never too late to achieve the benefits of healthier and straighter teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and pressure are needed to make braces work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patience is a virtue, and this is especially true for braces! Each of your teeth has a nerve ending inside them, known as pulp. If your teeth are realigned too quickly, the blood supply of the pulp will be cut off. Thus, braces are designed to apply slow and steady pressure on your teeth. This is done so the pulp can continue to supply the teeth with blood and nutrients. The archwires of your braces are designed to deliver the perfect amount of pressure to each tooth to move them to their ideal places as efficiently and healthily as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If you have problems with crooked teeth or with your bite, avail braces through Orthodontics in Houston, TX<\/a>. Schedule an appointment with us at Southern Dental and let us help you improve your teeth. We are located in 9 convenient locations all over Texas! Call us to schedule an appointment.
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The overall process of having braces is simple. First, they are placed on your teeth by an orthodontist you trust. You wear them for quite some time and put on your retainer once they get taken off. 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