Orthodontics

Types of teeth

W

hat is Orthodontic Treatment?

You might have seen people wearing braces or wires on their teeth. That is infact that person is going through orthodontic treatment. Teeth in irregular position lead to an undesirable apperance, and smile. Therefore public with such problem seek for orthodontic treatment so that their apperance can be improved. Orthodontic treatment helps in improving the oral health condition and facial bone development too.

Orthodontic treatment not only improves the look of your teeth, it may prevent bigger dental problems from developing later in life. Orthodontics is the science of adjusting the position of mis-aligned teeth by the use of  'braces.'

Types

1. Fixed- can not be removed and placed by patient himself.
2. Removable- Can be removed and placed by the patient himself. 

Stainless Steel with Molar Bands	Ceramic & Stainless Steel Bands
Twin Block	Bomded-Retainer
Invu and Nu Edge	Bite Turbo Teeth
Invisalign

                                                                                         

What are the benefits of fixed procedure over removable?

Only minor irregularities can be corrected by the removable orthodontic treatment whereas major problems can be treated by the fixed orthodontic treatment.
There are high chances of relapse with removable than fixed. After orthodontoic treatment, it is always advisable that a retainer is used.
Fixed orthodontic treatment is always better with uncooperative patients who tend to remove their appliance if they do not like it.
The final outcome is always better with fixed orthodontic treatment procedure.

Benefits of orthodontic treatment?

Before Treatment

After Treatment

Improvements to the bite can be made, making it easier to bite, chew and speak; cosmetically, appearance can be greatly improved.

Who needs orthodontic treatment?

Not everyone has a good smile.Many people have either overcrowded teeth or too spacing making your personality poor.You can improve that with the orthodontic treatment.  In addition, crooked or crowded teeth may cause uneven wear of tooth surfaces or jaw problems that may lead to complications later in life. They can also be difficult to clean properly, which makes them prone to tooth decay and gum disease.

Treatment Period

Treatment times vary, but it may take from 18 to 30 months to complete. For adults, treatment may take a little longer because the facial bones have stopped growing. But whatever your age, keeping your teeth and gums healthy during orthodontic treatment will help keep treatment time on track.