Dental braces
Dental Braces
Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health.
Pronunciation
Dental braces: /ˈdɛntəl breɪsɪz/
Etymology
The term "brace" is derived from the Old French word "bracer" meaning "to brace, to make stronger," which is in turn from Latin "brachium" meaning "arm, forearm". The term "dental" is derived from the Latin "dens, dentis" meaning "tooth".
Usage
Braces are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw.
Types of Braces
There are many types of braces which include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and Invisalign or other clear, removable aligners.
Related Terms
- Orthodontics: The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth.
- Malocclusion: The misalignment of teeth and jaws.
- Underbite: A type of malocclusion where the lower teeth are too far forward.
- Overbite: A type of malocclusion where the upper teeth are too far forward.
- Open bite: A type of malocclusion where some teeth are unable to make physical contact with the opposing teeth for a proper bite.
- Cross bite: A type of malocclusion where the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth.
- Crooked teeth: Teeth that are not aligned properly in the mouth.
- Lingual braces: A type of braces that are placed on the back of the teeth.
- Invisalign: A type of clear, removable aligner used in orthodontics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental braces
- Wikipedia's article - Dental braces
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