{"id":236024,"date":"2021-09-30T16:36:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T15:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=236024"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:36:23","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T15:36:23","slug":"how-much-are-braces-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/how-much-are-braces-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Are Braces in South Africa?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dental braces straighten or reposition your teeth to improve their look and function. Braces can also help you maintain your teeth and gums’ long-term health by uniformly dispersing biting pressure across all of your teeth, making eating more comfortable. Braces work by exerting pressure on the teeth to move them in the correct direction over time. As the pressure takes effect, the bone in the jaw changes, allowing the teeth and their roots to move.<\/p>\n
The American Association of Orthodontics reported that about 4.5 million Americans, most of whom are adolescents and teens, use braces on their teeth. This is according to a survey conducted in 1998. Approximately 80% of individuals getting orthodontic treatment are between the ages of 6 and 18.<\/p>\n