Categories: Types of Braces

Can I Get Braces on Just My Top or Bottom Teeth?

Learning about your options for getting braces before making a final decision is important. There are a few different types of teeth straightening options available nowadays. Learning more about them will help lead you in the right direction.

When your teeth are straight, it not only improves the aesthetics of your smile, but it also makes it easier for you to take care of your oral health.

Choosing braces

Looking for information on the types of braces available allows you to decide which one will ideally address your teeth straightening needs. When choosing braces, you need to consider how they will fit into your particular lifestyle. This requires you to understand how the braces will look once placed on your teeth and how much time is involved when caring for your new braces.

Three of the more common types of braces chosen by adults these days include clear aligners, clear braces and lingual braces. All three are nearly invisible when being worn.

Can braces work on just the top or bottom teeth?

When someone is interested in getting braces only placed on their top row of teeth or their bottom row of teeth, they need approval from a dental professional. While single arch treatment is not very common, there are some dental patients who express an interest in getting only one arch of teeth straightened. The most common reason for choosing to have only one arch of teeth straightened is because the other arch of teeth is not as visible. In order for a patient to get the approval they are seeking, it must be determined that straightening only one arch will not negatively affect their bite.

The relationship between the top teeth and the bottom teeth is very important. A good bite occurs when both arches work together exactly as they are supposed to. Even if the top or bottom row of teeth are minimally crooked and corrected using braces, it can still change the dynamics of their bite. A proper bite is also determined by proper jaw alignment. If the straightening of one arch of teeth will lead to jaw misalignment problems, then single arch treatment is not recommended.

When single arch treatment is recommended

Bottom arch only treatment is often recommended when the top teeth stick out to forecast the bottom teeth, which is more often than not caused by the crowding of teeth. Top arch only treatment can help those who have a lot of space in between their upper teeth or are living with an overbite.

Have you made a choice?

Now that you understand more about braces, have you decided which type of braces will fit in with your lifestyle? When you decide to wear braces in order to straighten your teeth, you are committing to taking proper care of your braces for a certain amount of time. While you may only need to wear braces for 12 months or so, it is possible you may need to wear them for a longer period of time.

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