Whether it's porcelain or metal braces, the self-ligating archwire remains metal. However, this can cause severe irritation (and in rarer cases, headaches and fatigue) for patients who suffer from metal allergies.
Further disadvantages of self-ligating braces
Patients who opt for external braces must get used to avoiding certain foods for the sake of the appliance and their teeth. For those who do not wish to eat harder vegetables and fruits solely in sliced or pureed form, for example, they will need to look for other, more innovative orthodontic methods.
Removing plaque and debris that hide under orthodontic archwires and accumulate around the edges of brackets presents a significant challenge for many patients. Among those who wear external braces and do not regularly attend professional dental hygiene treatments, many suffer from tooth sensitivity, gingivitis, bleeding gums, or gum shrinkage.
Naturally, regular (biannual) dental hygiene treatment is recommended for everyone, but those wearing self-ligating braces should visit their dentist even more often, even if they use interdental brushes as part of their oral hygiene routine.
Which orthodontic brace should I choose if I want a no-compromise solution?
There is an innovative, removable brace system, to which approximately 10,000,000 patients with perfect dentition worldwide owe their healthy smiles. This is Invisalign, the comfortable and invisible orthodontic treatment recommended by Naturadent Laser Dentistry.
One of its biggest advantages is that thanks to its ease of insertion and removal, our patients can eat or drink whatever they want, whenever they want.
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Guest review from Éva Zámbori about Invisalign:
„Over the past 10 years, I've requested orthodontic plans, but each time I was put off by the minimum 18-month treatment time I would have to wear fixed, wired braces. Besides my aesthetic concerns, I felt I couldn't plan that far ahead and didn't want to commit myself.
The last time I asked Dr. Márta if she could recommend a faster, more modern solution, she suggested Invisalign. I immediately liked the idea of it being practically invisible and removable, and that it also involved fewer consultations and, to my surprise, a shorter treatment time.
I always received detailed information during the consultations, and the entire duration of my orthodontic treatment was well-planned for me. I recommend it to anyone who wants fast, comfortable, and aesthetic orthodontics.”
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