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Self-ligating braces come in two main varieties: active and passive brackets. Both feature a small door or gate that closes over the bracket to secure the archwire.
Active brackets utilize a sliding spring clip that applies pressure directly onto the archwire, exerting active force.
Passive brackets employ a simpler sliding mechanism that holds the archwire without pressing against it.
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Braces are effective in correcting a wide variety of conditions and provide an array of benefits. On top of the aesthetic benefits of a straighter smile, correcting your crooked teeth can improve your oral health. It ensures that biting pressure is spread out evenly across your teeth, thus reducing premature wear and tear.
Additionally, it is easier to clean and brush your teeth when they are straight as there are no nooks and crannies for plaque to hide.
Self-ligating braces use a built-in system to secure the archwire to the brackets. You may also hear this system referred to as self-ligating brackets.
This ligation method is different from traditional braces, in which tiny elastic bands or metal ties are applied to the brackets to hold the archwire in place. These are called ligatures. Please rephrase this content
There are several potential benefits to using self-ligating braces. These include:
Faster Appointments
Unlike traditional braces, which require replacing individual ligatures during adjustments, self-ligating brackets open and close more quickly, reducing the time spent at each visit.
Simplified Cleaning
Food particles can get caught in and around ligatures on traditional braces. Since self-ligating braces don’t use ligatures, they may be somewhat easier to keep clean.
Reduced Discomfort
You may find self-ligating braces more comfortable than traditional ones because they create less friction—only between the wires and brackets—unlike traditional braces, where friction occurs between wires, rubber ligatures, and brackets.
DMH Dental offers comprehensive dental care, including preventive, cosmetic, and orthodontic services, with modern technology and a patient-centered approach to ensure a comfortable, personalized experience.
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