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Orthodontic Dentistry
Orthodontists requires professional skill in the design, application
and control of corrective appliances, such as braces and retainers, to
bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and to achieve facial
balance.
The results of orthodontic treatment
can be dramatic — beautiful smiles,
improved dental health and an enhanced quality of life for many people
of all ages. Outstanding results are also dependent on maximizing the
coordination of care between you and our practice.
Types of Orthodontic Treatments
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| The metal brackets on braces can now be done clear
or colored, depending on the patient's preference. Clear
braces makes wearing braces less noticeable. |
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Lingual
or Internal Braces
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| Lingual braces are
attached to the inside or lingual side of the teeth which
makes them completely non-visible. Lngual orthodontics
particularly well-suited for adults whose professions
keep them in the public eyes. |
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Retainers
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| A retainer is a custom-made, removable appliance that
help teeth to maintain their new position after braces
have been removed. Retainers can also be used to treat
minor orthodontic problems |
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Ceramic
(Invisible braces)
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Traditionally,
braces have consisted of metal brackets and wires. However,
some
people have feared the idea of a "metal mouth" so
much that they refuse to wear braces altogether, missing
out on the possibility of a beautiful smile. For this reason,
orthodontic research began to focus on less visible options.
Those wanting "invisible" braces can choose from
four options:
- ceramic braces,
- sapphire
braces,
- lingual braces
- Invisalign.
Ceramic, sapphire and lingual braces all function the
same way as metal braces. Brackets are glued to the front
of your teeth. A wire is shaped into the ideal position
of your teeth, then threaded through the brackets. As the
wire struggles to get back to its original shape, it gradually
pressures your teeth into that shape as well. Your orthodontist
(a dentist trained in tooth movement and dentofacial orthopedics)
will tighten the wires every four to six weeks. You should
see a nice, straight smile within two or two and a half
years (though this time period can be shorter or longer,
depending on the severity of your problem). Once your braces
come off, you will likely wear a retainer for six months
to a year, to keep your teeth from shifting and make sure
your new smile stays in place.
The difference, though, is that these three types of braces
don't look like traditional braces. Ceramic brackets are
transparent and blend in with the teeth. Sapphire brackets
are also very transparent, but tend to look best against
very white teeth (otherwise, they can stand out). Both
of these types of braces are placed on the front of the
teeth and are barely visible from over a metre away, or
in photographs. Lingual brackets and wires, meanwhile,
are glued onto the back of the teeth, making them completely
invisible when you smile.
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Signs for Early Orthodontic Examinations
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Difficulty in chewing or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Crowding, misplaced or blocked out teeth
- Jaws that shift or make sounds
- Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth
- Teeth that meet or bite abnormally or not at all
- Jaws and teeth that are out of proportion to
the rest of the face
Benefits of Early Detection for Orthodontic Treatment
A check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7 for children who
enable the orthodontist to detect and evaluate problems (if any), advise
if treatment will be necessary, and determine the best time for that
patient to be treated. Patients who have clear indications for early
orthodontic intervention, early treatment presents an opportunity to:
- Guide the growth of the jaw
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower dental
arches
- Guide incoming permanent teeth into desirable positions
- Lower risk of trauma (accidents) to protruded upper
incisors (front teeth)
- Correct harmful oral habits
- Reduce or eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech
problems
- Improve personal appearance and self-esteem
- Potentially simplify and/or shorten treatment time
for later corrective orthodontics
- Reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth
- Preserve or gain space for permanent teeth that
are coming in
Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. Many orthodontic problems
can be corrected for adults as children. Orthodontic forces move the
teeth in the same way for both a 75-year-old adult and a 12-year-old
child. However for adults, complicating factors such as lack of jaw growth,
may create special treatment planning needs.
Goto section on Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) on Orthodontic Treatments
We offer services of best orthodontic specialists
in India. Our experts are trained in AIIMS, New Delhi, India and
PGI, Chandigarh, India
We will even be able to finish your
case with tooth whitening dentistry if you desire,
to give you a gleaming, bright smile.
Please contact
us to setup a consulation.
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Here
is a sample case for your reference. This patient was treated at
Advanced Dental Care Centre and the dramatic results can be seen
below.
Click
here to view some of other case studies from
our clinic.
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