Permanent or Removable?
Orthodontics appliances come in two forms, permanent and removable ones that each have their own pros and cons. Removable ones are preferred by some who want the option of having them taken out when they need it like with formal affairs and other social events. Though they might seem convenient, they run the risk of getting flushed down the toilet or lost in some other place. These removable types are also limited to certain cases that are considered to be moderate meaning not too much movement is needed for the process to attain the desired outcome.
Permanent appliances are ones that are anchored directly to the tooth and cannot be removed making them unsightly and sometimes darned painful. They are used for more extensive cases which through the use of springs, wires, rubber bands and other materials that exert a certain amount of force that corrects the bite or overall alignment of teeth. They have shrunk considerably during the past years as the technology has been refined making them smaller and less obtrusive but can still be quite embarrassing say when you get a huge chunk of steak caught in between the many parts. Whichever case or type of appliance, it is up to the orthodontist to decide which is better and with the fast paced development of newer and better dental technology we will be seeing them more and more as more of us want that perfect smile.