What does a power chain for braces do?

Orthodontists use power chain braces to close spaces between teeth during orthodontic treatment. They prefer to use them as a solution for moving teeth quickly, and for larger gaps where a tooth might be missing, perhaps due to extraction. Note that power chain braces are typically used toward the end of treatment.

Are power chain braces better?

Power chains on braces are highly efficient because they add more pressure and force in moving the teeth than the traditional brackets and ligatures do alone. Used together, power chains and braces have proven effective in achieving great results in a short amount of time.

What stage is power chain braces?

Usually, power chains become part of your treatment after the first phase of alignment. They can be used to help align your teeth or correct your bite, but are most often used to close gaps between the teeth. You might have a gap after a tooth has been extracted.

Are there different sizes of power chains for braces?

Depending on the needs of your smile, you may need one of three different types of power chains. These different types have different diameters between the centers of each loop, controlling which bracket the loop can attach to.

Do power chains work faster?

Why Do I Need Power Chains? Power chains close gaps and proved extra force to move teeth in a quicker fashion than elastic ligatures. It is a given that if you have had teeth extracted then you’ll need them. In some cases, they may be kept on after they have done their work.

Do all braces need power chains?

Some patients will have power chains placed over all of their brackets. However, other patients might only need a small device placed over a couple of teeth.

Are Damon braces really faster?

Do Damon Braces Work Faster? No, technically, Damon braces and other self-ligating braces don’t move teeth faster. Your teeth move in response to pressure and it doesn’t matter whether the force is coming from Damon system braces, conventional braces or clear aligners.

Do Damon braces widen your smile?

Damon braces widen your smile even when their isn’t crowding, but when the teeth are erupting crowded, the more crowding you can tolerate for a short period of time before braces are started, the more spectacular widening to the corners of the mouth we can reveal.

How long do power chains hurt for?

When this happens, the orthodontist replaces the individual ligatures in your brackets with the rings of the power chain. It’s normal to experience pain or discomfort after your braces are adjusted, including after a power chain is added or replaced. This typically only lasts for a few days after the adjustment.

How long does it take to get used to power chains?

In circumstances of mild gap closing and corrections, you may need only a month. In other more severe cases, it can take 6 months maybe more. Again, your ortho will know instantly the needs of your mouth. As the wearer of braces, you may not notice the closing of gaps by the power chains.

How do power chains work on braces?

How does a power chain work? A power chain provides apply force to the teeth through braces and works faster to close gaps between teeth. When this elastic attached to brackets it tries to get back to its original form and in the meantime, it puts pressure on teeth and moves them.

When do you get power chains on braces?

Take a look at the time when you have to wear power chains for braces: During the active phase in braces, and In the last half in braces treatment, or Early-stage during tooth alignment or bite correction

What do power chains do to your teeth with braces?

such as those present after an extraction

How long braces after power chains?

Much like many questions that involve the duration of a treatment in braces, it depends on each individual case. The exact length of treatment will vary between individuals. Some people will wear power chains for six months, while others will complete their treatment after just six weeks.