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What Are Bracket Braces?
Bracket braces are a classic orthodontic method widely used to correct dental flaws, restore a healthy, beautiful smile and make chewing easy. However, faced with the decision to beautify their smile, many customers want to learn the details of the bracket braces service and some important notes. Read the article below for a smooth treatment journey with high effectiveness.
Bracket braces (bracket orthodontics) is a method that uses brackets combined with specialized orthodontic archwires. This appliance system creates a pulling force that moves teeth to the desired position on the dental arch, while correcting bite discrepancies to the physiological standard. This effectively corrects dental flaws such as protrusion, underbite, gaps and crowding.
Types of brackets in braces
Kha Dental currently offers a variety of modern braces methods along with the most advanced dentofacial orthopedic techniques, each with its own characteristics. Depending on your dental condition, the orthodontist will indicate the right method to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile and comfortable chewing.
Metal bracket braces
This method uses brackets made of alloy or titanium attached to the tooth surface.
- Advantages: Metal brackets are easy to replace when damaged or lost, cost-effective and highly effective.
- Disadvantages: Less aesthetic.
Today, traditional metal bracket braces remain the optimal method thanks to their excellent advantages and reasonable cost, and are trusted and favored by a large number of orthodontic customers at Kha Dental Nha Trang in particular, and in Vietnam and around the world in general.
Ceramic bracket braces
With ceramic bracket braces, the doctor uses brackets made of ceramic, with a compact, refined and highly aesthetic design.
- Advantages: This orthodontic method ensures aesthetics because ceramic brackets are clear in color and not obstructive, limiting damage to gums and lips.
- Disadvantages: Thicker and more brittle than metal brackets, so they feel bulkier in use and can easily break if not handled carefully. Ceramic brackets are highly abrasive, so they can easily wear down opposing teeth.
Ceramic bracket braces are favored and chosen by many customers for their high aesthetics, especially young customers and teenagers.
Meaw/Geaw archwire braces
This is a braces method that uses archwires designed with multiple loops that create force to move teeth. This helps treat difficult orthodontic cases, affects individual teeth and resolves facial asymmetry.
The Meaw/Geaw technique is used when correcting complex dental and bite discrepancies and cases with severe facial asymmetry.
In Which Cases Should You Get Bracket Braces?
Bracket braces are suitable for cases with dental and jaw irregularities and a wish for comprehensive treatment, improved bite and adjusted relationship of the upper and lower jaw while keeping natural teeth, with no invasive impact on real tooth tissue.
Dental irregularities: crooked teeth, crowding, gaps, protruding teeth, underbite…
Bite irregularities: protrusion, underbite, deep bite, open bite, overjet…
Cases related to the jawbone such as narrow jaw, jaw deviation, or an upper or lower jaw growing beyond normal.
Cases of facial asymmetry, face deviation and facial midline deviation.
Cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction caused by bite misalignment.
What Age Can You Start Bracket Braces?
Kha Dental recommends that parents start orthodontics (braces) when a child is 4 years old or older. Bracket braces can begin when a child reaches 5–6 years old. In fact, Kha Dental has successfully treated many pediatric orthodontic cases in the growth stage of ages 4–12, delivering comprehensive changes in facial aesthetics, a stable bite, and the most complete functional results with fast, smooth and safe progress.
In addition, Kha Dental also treats many middle-aged patients, aged 30–40 and over, with very successful results.
Advantages of Bracket Braces
As almost one of the earliest methods in the history of dentistry, let's explore with Kha Dental the timeless outstanding advantages of bracket braces, favored and chosen by many customers.
Reasonable cost, worth the investment, suitable for all ages.
Depending on the method and the customer's dental condition, as well as the complexity of the treatment case, the cost of bracket braces varies. Overall, the cost of this service is reasonable and suits many people.
Rich, diverse bracket braces methods.
There are now many options for bracket braces such as metal bracket braces, ceramic bracket braces, and braces using the Meaw and Geaw techniques.
Delivers successful, stable and lasting results.
When the right method is applied with proper technique, bracket braces deliver the best quality with high durability.
Wide scope of application: for cases from simple to complex.
Bracket braces can be applied to cases from simple to complex, bringing great change to smile aesthetics, facial proportions and improving oral health.
Stable pulling force that moves teeth to the correct position.
Through the combination of brackets and archwires, bracket braces create a stable pulling force that aligns teeth into the desired position on the dental arch.
Bracket Braces Procedure
The 9-step braces procedure is carried out methodically, safely, quickly and effectively to deliver lasting success.
Step 1
General clinical examination of the teeth and jaw function
Step 2
In-depth X-ray imaging dedicated to orthodontic patients
Step 3
Dental photography
Step 4
Dental impressions
Step 5
Definitive diagnosis of the underlying cause (cause of skeletal and dental irregularities)
Step 6
Comprehensive, detailed treatment plan consultation
Step 7
Bracket and appliance placement and monitoring
Step 8
Regular monthly follow-up visits on the schedule set by your orthodontist
Step 9
Braces removal and retainer wear
Step 1: General clinical examination of the teeth and jaw function.
The doctor takes your medical history, performs a general oral examination, checks jaw function, jaw muscles and the temporomandibular joint, and makes a preliminary assessment of the patient's dental condition, such as protrusion, underbite, gapped teeth, crooked or crowded teeth, bite misalignment, or facial asymmetry.
Step 2: In-depth X-ray imaging dedicated to orthodontic patients
(*) After the general clinical examination, depending on each specific case, doctors will order some specialized imaging techniques to support orthodontic diagnosis, such as Cephalo (lateral skull film) to assess and analyze the facial profile, Panorex to see a panoramic view of the teeth and jawbones, PA (frontal skull film) to check and assess the asymmetry of craniofacial structures, periapical films to examine in detail individual teeth or groups of teeth and assess root resorption, and 3D CBCT and MRI, ordered when necessary to survey the joint structure in patients showing signs of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Step 3: Dental photography
The doctor takes photos of the face, inside the mouth and the necessary patient positions to assess and serve as important data supporting orthodontic diagnosis. The stored image data helps the doctor closely follow treatment effectiveness at each stage and adjust in time when needed, so the treatment process stays close to the treatment goals. This is one of many efforts by the doctors at Kha Dental to deliver satisfying orthodontic results for orthodontic customers.
Step 4: Dental impressions
The doctor takes dental impressions to analyze the patient's dental models, assessing narrowing of the upper and lower jaw, crowding, dental arch width, and rotation of the molars. In cases of a narrow jaw, the doctor may prescribe a palatal expander or an arch-widening appliance.
Step 5: Definitive diagnosis of the underlying cause (cause of skeletal and dental irregularities)
From the frontal and lateral skull X-ray data collected, the doctor draws and analyzes the cephalometric films and makes a definitive diagnosis of the underlying cause of the irregularity, such as whether protrusion or underbite originates from the upper jaw, the lower jaw or both. The doctor also carries out a comprehensive analysis after synthesizing all information, data and images from the patient, as the basis for an accurate treatment plan.
Step 6: Comprehensive and detailed treatment plan consultation
A private, open discussion takes place between doctor and patient, where the doctor listens to the needs, wishes and aspirations of the orthodontic patient.
The doctor announces the diagnosis, advises on the treatment plan, method and duration of braces, presents a predicted future result (VTO), and gives oral care instructions for the duration of treatment.
Step 7: Bracket and appliance placement and monitoring
The orthodontist places the orthodontic appliances and secures the brackets firmly so they do not come loose or fall off. The doctor then monitors and checks regularly to ensure the process is progressing steadily and makes adjustments if needed.
During braces treatment, images are always kept with a digital camera to record the braces journey and the patient's changes over time, ensuring the process is suitable and closely follows treatment goals.
Step 8: Regular monthly follow-up visits on the schedule set by your orthodontist
Patients return for follow-up visits about once a month, as directed by the doctor, to monitor the stable movement of the teeth and bite.
Step 9: Braces removal and retention.
When orthodontic treatment succeeds — teeth are even and in the correct position, the bite is proper, the cusps interlock, and the face is more harmonious — the doctor removes the braces and instructs the patient to wear a retainer to protect the healthy, beautiful smile.
Estimated duration
Usually 1–3 years or possibly longer depending on severity and each customer's condition.
Team of Doctors Specialized in Orthodontics
Experienced – Dedicated consultation – Comprehensive treatment
Dr. Ngoc Kha is the Founder – Chief Medical Officer and also Head Doctor in charge of Orthodontics and Implants at Kha Dental.
With the wish that every child receives thoughtful oral care, and that dental and jaw irregularities are detected and treated early so a beautiful, radiant smile is always on children's lips, Dr. Ngoc Kha continually conducts in-depth research in dentofacial orthopedics, focusing especially on pediatric growth-guidance orthodontics, delivering the best treatment quality and comprehensive success. Dr. Ngoc Kha always believes: “Early, well-timed orthodontics helps children be confident, beautiful and healthy, bringing them a bright future and success.” This deeply humane treatment philosophy is the motivation and inspiration for him to advance pediatric growth-guidance methods, bringing the most advanced techniques from leading orthopedic professors around the world to clinical treatment of children, helping prevent craniofacial deformities, abnormal jaw growth and dental misalignment in the future.
- 2011 - 2017: Graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
- 2017 – 2024: Research and in-depth practice in the BIOPROGRESSIVE – MEAW, GEAW growth-guidance orthodontic school.
- 2019 – 2022: Advanced specialty training in BIOPROGRESSIVE – MEAW, GEAW orthodontics, guided by leading orthodontic professor Nelson J. Oppermann of the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
Where Is the Best Place for Bracket Braces?
Kha Dental – A Reputable and Popular Braces Address in Nha Trang
Specialist doctors – Thorough treatment – Comprehensive results – A perfected smile
Since its founding, Kha Dental has become a reputable address for bracket braces in Nha Trang city and neighboring provinces, receiving a great deal of support, trust and appreciation from customers. Trusted by many domestic and international patients to accompany them on a sustainable and safe oral care journey, Kha Dental has been, is and will be committed to giving its all to bring healthy and happy smiles to our dear customers, young children, and everyone thanks to the following professional strengths and outstanding service quality.
Highly specialized, experienced orthodontic doctors
The orthodontists at Kha Dental have many years of experience with bracket braces and clear aligners, successfully treating cases from simple to complex such as protrusion, underbite, facial asymmetry and temporomandibular joint dysfunction caused by bite misalignment. Not stopping at in-depth clinical practice, the doctors regularly update new orthodontic knowledge from around the world. As a result, customers can rest assured that the doctors thoroughly study the bite and jawbone, and analyze the underlying causes to make the optimal orthodontic plan, ensuring the preservation of natural teeth and a healthy, beautiful, radiant smile with lasting oral health.
A comprehensive, meticulous, thorough treatment plan personalized for each patient
With rich orthodontic treatment experience and in-depth knowledge of dentofacial orthopedics accumulated over time, Kha Dental's doctors understand jaw development, the biomechanical progression of the craniomandibular system and the physiology of tooth movement, and strictly control the orthopedic force of each appliance to be optimal at each tooth position. Combined with caring for and listening to each customer's wishes, aspirations and treatment goals, the doctors always build an optimal treatment plan for each patient, ensuring a final result that is comprehensive in smile aesthetics, complete chewing ability and lasting oral health over time.
Leading equipment
Kha Dental invests in leading modern equipment for orthodontics such as the ConeBeam CT 3D Smart Plus scanner, Itero 3D dental scanning technology for accurate and fast impressions, and Clincheck treatment prediction and simulation software with up to 90% accuracy… making the braces process rigorous, safe and highly effective.
Genuine orthodontic materials
When you choose braces at Kha Dental, you can rest completely assured, as the clinic uses archwires and brackets certified for international safety and quality. In addition, the clear aligner trays are made of bio-based plastic certified by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), causing no side effects or allergies for patients.
Rigorous and safe orthodontic process
Thanks to solid professional knowledge and rich experience, the doctors at Kha Dental ensure precise technique and strict adherence to sterile protocols, avoiding unnecessary injuries. Throughout the treatment, the doctor closely follows the progress of your braces and checks carefully, keeping the treatment plan on track and the teeth moving steadily.
Strict adherence to sterile protocols
Customer safety is a top priority that Kha Dental especially emphasizes. All treatment areas and sterile rooms at Kha Dental strictly follow sterilization protocols under the close supervision of the doctor in charge, ensuring the space, rooms, materials and instruments are always clean and preventing cross-infection.
Comprehensive, lasting orthodontic results
The quality orthodontic journey at Kha Dental begins with accurate, comprehensive consultation and the diagnostic techniques needed to assess the condition of your teeth and jaw precisely. Once all the information about your oral condition is available, the doctor studies it to draw up a suitable treatment plan, ensuring a perfect final result in lip aesthetics, facial harmony and chewing function.
Successful treatment completed
Kha Dental currently holds a database of thousands of successful braces cases in a wide variety of situations, ensuring the three factors of healthy teeth, good chewing and optimal smile aesthetics. When you come for a consultation, the doctor will show you cases similar to yours, helping you easily visualize your results after treatment and feel more reassured.
Database archiving successful braces cases
With its strength in braces, Kha Dental holds a bank of successful braces cases from simple to complex, with complete data stored for each case. So when you come for an examination, you can refer to a case similar to yours and feel more reassured throughout treatment.
Proper guidance on oral care and hygiene during and after braces, helping maintain stable results for a long
Kha Dental doesn't just follow the orthodontic process closely — we also stay with patients after treatment ends. To maintain the results over time, the doctors guide patients on how to care for and clean their teeth, on their diet during and after braces, and on other necessary instructions.
How Much Do Bracket Braces Cost?
Below is the latest updated bracket braces price list at Kha Dental:
| SERVICE | COST (VND) | UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
ORTHODONTICS |
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| Orthodontic examination and treatment planning (includes 3 X-rays + dental impressions + cephalometric analysis drawing + detailed treatment plan – results delivered in 2 days – deducted from the total cost when the patient proceeds with treatment) | 1,000,000 VND | Visit | |
| Clincheck treatment planning | +10,000,000 VND | Visit | |
| Simple pre-prosthetic orthodontics (under 6 months) | 6,000,000 VND | Tooth | |
| Complex pre-prosthetic orthodontics (6 months to under 1 year) | +10,000,000 VND | Tooth | |
| Simple single-arch orthodontics | 20,000,000 VND | Jaw | |
| Complex single-arch orthodontics | 25,000,000 VND | Jaw | |
| Simple Bioprogressive braces | 50,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Bioprogressive metal braces – level 1 | 60,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Bioprogressive metal braces – level 2 | 70,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Bioprogressive metal braces – level 3 | 80,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Bioprogressive ceramic braces | +10,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Retainer | 1,500,000 VND | Jaw | |
| Simple pre-prosthetic orthodontics (under 6 months) | 6,000,000 VND | Tooth | |
| Complex pre-prosthetic orthodontics (6 months to under 1 year) | +10,000,000 VND | Tooth | |
| Simple single-arch orthodontics | 20,000,000 VND | Jaw | |
| Complex single-arch orthodontics | 25,000,000 VND | Jaw | |
Appliance |
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| Facemask | 8,000,000 VND | Appliance | |
| Headgear | 8,000,000 VND | Appliance | |
| Quad Helix | 5,000,000 VND | Appliance | |
| Inclined plane | 5,000,000 VND | Appliance | |
| Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) | +10,000,000 VND | Appliance | |
| Minivis | 2,000,000 VND | Minivis | |
Growth-guidance braces: for children |
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| 4 crowns | 12,000,000 VND | 4 crowns | |
| 8 crowns | 15,000,000 VND | 8 crowns | |
| Growth stage | 30,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
| Growth stage (permanent dentition fully erupted) | 20,000,000 VND | 2 jaws | |
Clear aligner braces – Invisalign |
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| Invisalign Express package | 70,000,000 VND | Treatment course | |
| Invisalign Lite package | 70,000,000 VND | Treatment course | |
| Invisalign Moderate package | 110,000,000 VND | Treatment course | |
| Invisalign Comprehensive 1 package | 130,000,000 VND | Treatment course | |
| Invisalign Comprehensive 2 package | 150,000,000 VND | Treatment course | |
We commit to honest, transparent cost consultation with no additional charges.
Customers can pay in one payment, in several payments, or in installments at 0% interest.
Prices may vary depending on each patient's specific condition and the chosen treatment method. Please contact Kha Dental for accurate advice and a quotation.
KHA DENTAL IS ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE
Creating Healthy, Beautiful and Lasting Smiles
What Do Customers Who Had Bracket Braces at Kha Dental Say?
I've had an open bite since I was little, plus a crooked canine sitting way up high, and my teeth were very crowded — I didn't dare to smile at all. Since Dr. Kha started my braces, pulling the canine back into an aesthetic position, my teeth are now evenly aligned and, above all, my open bite is gone. Thank goodness my teeth are healthy and beautiful; I enjoy eating so much more because I can now eat foods I never could before because of the open bite. Even though I'm still in the fine-tuning stage before the braces come off, I already feel far more confident than before, and I can smile brightly in front of a crowd in these precious youthful years — I'm so happy!
Tran Ngoc Thanh Xuan
20 years old
Adult braces service
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Tips for Effective Bracket Braces
For a satisfying and lasting bracket braces journey, do not overlook the following important notes:
Before treatment
- Choose a reputable, trustworthy braces address with specialized, experienced orthodontists.
- Fully treat any oral health problems (if any).
- Keep a comfortable, relaxed mindset.
After treatment
- Use supporting appliances as directed and instructed by your doctor.
- Clean your teeth properly at least 2 times a day.
- Also use a water flosser and dental floss to remove food debris.
- Eat soft, easy-to-chew foods during the first week after the brackets are placed.
- Avoid overly hard foods to limit soreness and dislodging brackets.
- Return for follow-ups on schedule so the doctor can monitor tooth movement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bracket Braces
Kha Dental answers common questions and concerns customers have when choosing a braces service:
While the bracket braces are being placed, patients will not feel too much pain, only discomfort and a sense of obstruction because the lips and cheeks are pushed outward more. However, you do not need to worry too much since this will go away after 4–7 days. If the discomfort is greater, you should contact your doctor for a solution.
Basically, there are 2 types of bracket braces: metal bracket braces and ceramic bracket braces. Depending on your dental condition and needs and the characteristics of each specific orthopedic case, the orthodontist will advise the most suitable method. Metal brackets have the drawback of lower aesthetics but are highly durable, sturdy, with stable orthopedic force. Ceramic brackets meet high aesthetic requirements but are thicker and more brittle than metal brackets.
Bracket braces suit most cases from simple to complex but have the drawback of being less aesthetic and obstructive, making chewing and oral hygiene difficult. Meanwhile, clear aligners can be used for mild dental irregularities and have clear advantages over bracket braces: high aesthetics, easy removal, less discomfort, convenient chewing and cleaning, and reduced cavities.
However, to choose the right orthodontic method, you need to consider other factors such as bite misalignment, financial ability and the doctor's indication.
After getting braces, note the following proper cleaning methods:
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean teeth easily and avoid gum injury.
- Choose toothpaste with fluoride to effectively prevent cavities.
- Brush vertically or in circular motions on tooth surfaces twice a day. For the bracket areas, rest the brush against the gum and teeth, then push the brush up and down along the arch to clean around the brackets.
- Use dental floss to clean between teeth and remove leftover food debris.
- Use mouthwash to clean the oral cavity, reduce sensitivity and protect teeth.
- Have professional scaling every 6 months to prevent oral diseases such as periodontitis and cavities…
If you notice a bracket has come off, stay calm and handle it properly. If the bracket has fallen out completely, put it away in a box so the doctor can re-attach it. If the bracket is loose, you can secure it with dental wax and quickly see your doctor for treatment.
If you are considering braces and wondering which braces method suits your dental condition — bracket braces or clear aligners — and how severe your case is, you should research and choose a reputable dental clinic with doctors specialized in dentofacial orthopedics who can design a methodical, safe, scientific and optimal orthodontic roadmap. Book an appointment with Kha Dental's doctors or call the hotline 085 205 2212 directly.