Dental Orthodontic Treatment

What is meant by dental orthodontic treatment?

Dental Orthodontic Treatment deals with fixing problems with the position of teeth, spacing of the teeth and other abnormalities in the teeth alignment. Besides addressing misalignment of teeth, orthodontic treatment is applicable for correcting jaw and facial irregularities. This involves wearing an orthodontic appliance to drift the teeth at the correct position.

What are the orthodontic appliances available?

You can get both fixed and removable orthodontic accessories to put the teeth into the proper place. Braces also known as orthodontic braces are the widely used appliance to treat orthodontic concerns. Different types of braces include:

Removable devices like removable teeth braces, Aligners and Invisalign also help you to straighten the teeth in the same way fixed braces do.

Apart from correcting the teeth position, we offer appliances like space maintainers, Lip & Cheek bumbers, Jaw reposition devices to meet other orthodontic issues.

How does a brace change the teeth alignment?

The continual wearing of braces put pressure over the teeth and tightens the gum tissues around the crooked teeth. It insists the teeth that come out of the alignment to a right place.

What is the best age to get teeth braces?

There is no age limit to get teeth straightening treatment. The more you get the treatment early, less is the complexity of the problem to treat. Children who are between 7 and 11 years should get an orthodontic assessment to ensure the proper development of teeth and jaws.

Can I wear braces if I have missing teeth or existing teeth restorations?

Yes. You can. Teeth with restorative appliances like veneers, crowns and fillings also move like a natural tooth. Missing teeth also induce the remaining teeth to get crooked or crowded by altering the teeth alignment. Such misalignment can be controlled with the help of teeth braces.

How long should I wear the braces?

The duration of orthodontic treatment differs for each person based on the treatment, severity of the problem, etc. Usually, the treatment takes 6 to 30 months to straighten the misaligned teeth. After that, you have to wear retainers for some time.

Why should I wear retainers after removing dental braces?

The teeth are set in bones and the position of bone keep persistently changing. Such alteration in teeth bones will change the teeth position after removing the braces. To avoid that, the pressure applied like the braces is required. Hence you should war retainers for at least 12 months after the orthodontic treatment.

Does the orthodontic treatment demand teeth extraction?

Teeth Removal is required in certain cases to get the best orthodontic results. With the advent of modern technologies, teeth extraction for orthodontic treatment is done in very fewer rates.

Can I play sports while wearing teeth braces in my mouth?

Yes. Dental braces will not avert you from indulging in sports but you should shield the braces with mouth guards before going to play.

What are the foods I should not eat during orthodontic treatment?

People with teeth braces should not eat hard and sticky foods until the treatment complete. Your Orthodontist will recommend the right foods to take during the treatment.

How much does the treatment cost?

The cost of orthodontic treatment is determined by the treatment and the type of braces you need. Invisible braces which are transparent are higher in prices when compared to other braces. You can benefit from dental insurance to get orthodontic braces at affordable prices.

Dr. D.Sendhil Nathan MDS, DNB

 

 

Dr. D.Sendhil Nathan MDS, DNB

 

Prosthodontics And Implantology

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