Pretty much all braces are effective in correcting dental misalignment for a perfect smile. The choice of braces usually depends on the patient’s budget and aesthetic needs. Metal braces are usually the most affordable with the least aesthetic types of braces while aligners are aesthetic but cost almost double that of metal braces.

You will have minor pain and soreness in your gums during the treatment, especially after your orthodontic appointments as that’s when your braces are tightened to encourage more movement. However, the discomfort is completely manageable through oral massages and topical ointments.

Tooth extraction for orthodontic treatment, i.e., orthodontic extraction, is only performed if there is a discrepancy between tooth size and jaw space. If you don’t have adequate space on your jaw for the dentist to align your teeth properly, then they may remove some teeth t create more space. Orthodontic extraction is usually performed for patients with overcrowding, supernumerary teeth, etc. The first premolar is generally extracted.

No, once used braces can not be reused for another patient, but if your brackets fall off during the treatment, they can be bonded to the tooth structure again, as they are molded according to the patient’s dental surfaces.

The change in your face after orthodontic correction depends on how much tooth and jaw misalignment you have and whether your face is asymmetrical. By correcting teeth and jaw alignment, orthodontic treatment makes a face more symmetrical.