{"id":18220,"date":"2022-11-01T12:22:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T12:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=18220"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:18:32","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:18:32","slug":"night-braces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"Why wear braces at night?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7529\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"overnight braces\" class=\"wp-image-7529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-1080x735.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-980x666.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690-480x326.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/iStock-1066122690.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Braces that are worn at night are often retainers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/orthodontics\/braces\/\">misaligned<\/a> and you need orthodontic treatment as an adult, wearing braces can be disabling because they are unsightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before reading on, learn more about the invisible orthodontics developed by Dr Smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#Why_have_orthodontics\" title=\"Why have orthodontics?\">Why have orthodontics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#Dental_braces\" title=\"Dental braces\">Dental braces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#Invisible_orthodontics\" title=\"Invisible orthodontics\">Invisible orthodontics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#Restraint_devices\" title=\"Restraint devices\">Restraint devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#What_are_the_rules_to_follow_for_a_successful_treatment\" title=\"What are the rules to follow for a successful treatment\">What are the rules to follow for a successful treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#The_other_night_devices\" title=\"The other night devices\">The other night devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/night-braces\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_have_orthodontics\"><\/span>Why have orthodontics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orthodontics is used to correct the alignment of teeth that may be misaligned and\/or have grown crooked. It also corrects the spaces between teeth that may be either too far apart or too close together and end up overlapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were not treated by an orthodontist as a child, it is still time to correct these defects. Indeed, they can be unsightly, but they can also affect your occlusion, which can lead to chewing and swallowing problems, and sometimes even speech problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have had an accident that caused your teeth to shift and orthodontics will help you get your best smile back, even with overnight treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dental_braces\"><\/span>Dental braces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing traditional braces solves the problem, but you'll be wearing a steely smile for a year or two, which often leads to complexes, as well as embarrassment, depending on your occupation. You can also use ceramic rings, but they are more expensive and are far from discreet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Braces can be worn on the inside of the teeth, this is called a lingual appliance. It is invisible, but the disadvantage is that not all jaws are suitable for this device and it costs two to four times more than braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invisible_orthodontics\"><\/span>Invisible orthodontics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_474566794_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental appliance\" class=\"wp-image-10443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_474566794_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_474566794_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_474566794_S-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_474566794_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Nocturnal bruxism requires patients to wear braces at night  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use an invisible aligner that comes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/aligners\/\">form of a removable transparent tray<\/a>. It forces the teeth into a better position, but it is much less effective than braces, so it must be worn all the time. You should only remove it to eat and to brush your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restraint_devices\"><\/span>Restraint devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Removable braces are normally used at the end of fixed orthodontic treatment to stabilize the teeth in their ideal position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can however be used as an orthodontic treatment if your problem is not too pronounced. If, for example, your incisors are a little too far forward &#8211; perhaps you sucked your thumb as a child &#8211; it doesn't take much effort to correct the alignment and a retainer may be all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The splint and palatal retainer can be worn only at night, but you can also wear them during the day when you are at home to make them more durable and shorten the treatment time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The retention gutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The retainer is a clear silicone appliance that has been made from a mold of your teeth. It therefore perfectly fits the shape of your jaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be put on and taken off with one gesture, which makes it very practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>To relieve bruxism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start with a retainer to relieve bruxism, that famous grinding of the teeth that takes place at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend this product:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The palatal retention appliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The palatal retainer consists of metal wires that are attached to a plastic false palate that is often pink, but can be found in other colors. It is also custom made from a mold of your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is as easy to put on and take off as the gutter. If you wear it during the day, you must remove it when you eat to avoid discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The palatal appliance is very effective, but can have two unpleasant side effects. On the one hand, if you wear it during the day, it can make you lisp. On the other hand, it can change your sensitivity. Indeed, the plastic part which rests on the palate protects it from the contact and the friction of your tongue.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you remove it, your palate is more sensitive and your tongue, like food, causes a tickling sensation. One or the other of these effects can be felt more or less depending on your personal sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_rules_to_follow_for_a_successful_treatment\"><\/span>What are the rules to follow for a successful treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to wear your device only at night, you halve its action time. Moreover, what was done during the night will not be stabilized and will partially return during the day. It should also be taken into account that braces are inherently less effective than braces or lingual appliances, which have a much greater pulling power. All this means that your treatment will last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_475040250_S-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Night braces\" class=\"wp-image-10446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_475040250_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_475040250_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_475040250_S-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Depositphotos_475040250_S.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Visits to the orthodontist are essential after wearing braces<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The wear time for braces at night is usually a minimum of one year and can last up to two to three years. You should visit your orthodontist every three months to check that the correction is progressing and to adjust the appliance if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must clean your mouthpiece or palatal appliance thoroughly when you remove it, as well as when you put it back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have completed treatment, you will need to continue with follow-up visits to make sure your teeth are stabilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_other_night_devices\"><\/span>The other night devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two other appliances that are worn only at night, but they are reserved for specific problems that do not involve teeth that need to be put back in the right position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The orthodontic helmet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The orthodontic helmet is used to treat the positioning of the jaws, not the teeth. It is only used at night, because its size is impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of appliance is only used for prognathic or retrognathic problems, which means that the two jaws are not facing each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The occlusal plate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bite plate is reserved for people who suffer from bruxism, i.e. grinding their teeth. This behavior is unbearable for the spouse and causes side effects on the teeth which wear out and crack, as well as muscular problems due to too much recurrent tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The occlusal plate is a rigid splint. Custom-made, it prevents teeth from wearing out and prevents teeth grinding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657865902059\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why choose a night gutter?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Removable, the night gutter is a very comfortable dental appliance. Simple to install, it is an ideal device to wear at night.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657865908653\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">At what age can I get braces?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In certain circumstances, it is possible to wear braces from a very young age (around 4 &#8211; 5 years old).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657865909486\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What causes bruxism?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Often associated with stress and muscular tension, bruxism is thought to originate in deep neural networks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-01T12:22:53+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 1, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 If your teeth are misaligned and you need orthodontic treatment as an adult, wearing braces can be disabling because they are unsightly. 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