It is dental treatment to correct your crooked teeth or jaw problem. It is generally conducted over a period of 18 months to 36 months, and will depend upon your severity of your teeth alignment.
Generally the treatment begins at the age of 10 to 14 years old when all your adult teeth have come through or about to come though. But some time dentists might advise that you to start the treatment early to redirect your jaw growth if the jaw is the cause of the problem for crooked teeth. Patients can however start orthodontic treatment any age even adults also can get orthodontic treatment
Custom designed series of removable aligners worn by the patient 20 hours a day, to correct your crooked teeth.
That is every 2 weeks you change to a new sets of aligners with the supervision of dentist to align your teeth.
This aligners are nearly invisible and very comfortable
Soon after the first visit of teeth separators (rubber band use to separate the teeth ) you might feel very uncomfortable or pain. Because this is the first force that teeth experience. Some time patient feel difficult to chew or close their lip in the first few weeks after the braces placement, but generally within few weeks lips and gum will get use to it. Some time teeth can become non vital due to the orthodontic force even though it is very rare it is possible and if so need root canal treatment. Bracket might come off during the course of treatment if you chew on the hard food or sticky foods. So dentist will ask you to avoid all the hard and sticky food during the course of treatment.
Dental radiographs (x-rays) show the structures of your teeth and mouth that cannot be seen visually during your clinical examination. X-rays also allow us to see the very early signs of decay which means we can start treatment early – sometimes without having to do a filling! From time to time there are other more specific reasons to take an x-ray, for example, infection or to check on wisdom teeth. Dental x-rays require small radiation doses (even smaller now that we have digital x-rays!) however, we never take them unnecessarily.
We encourage you to bring your children in with you to your check-up appointments from very early on. This introduces them to the dental environment and the Dentist in a non-threatening way and allows your child to have confidence when it is their turn.
You can introduce a soft children’s toothbrush from 12 months (earlier if tolerated by the infant) and just use water.
Many comparisons have been made between electric toothbrushes and manual toothbrushes to look at the ability of each to remove plaque effectively and prevent or reduce calculus (tartar) build-up, thereby reducing the development of gum disease. Research studies have indicated both powered and manual toothbrushes to be equally effective when used correctly, which mean it is not so much the brush you use, but how you use it is the critical factor. Many people are choosing to use a power toothbrush, especially older patients who find them easier to hold. Advice from our dental hygienists can help ensure that your brushing routine is effective no matter which brush you prefer to use.
Clinically referred to as halitosis, bad breath is an unpleasant condition that is cause for embarrassment both socially and professionally. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware they have a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see one of our dentists for an assessment as they can help to identify the cause and, if it’s due to an oral condition, develop a treatment programme to help eliminate it. What you eat affects the air you exhale. Sometimes bad breath is attributed to certain foods such as garlic and onions. Once the food is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is transferred to the lungs, where it is expelled. Brushing, flossing and mouthwash will only mask the odour temporarily. Odours continue until the body eliminates the food. Dieters may develop unpleasant breath from infrequent eating. If you do not brush and floss daily, particles of food remain in your mouth, collecting bacteria, which can cause bad breath. Food that collects between the teeth, on your tongue and around the gums can rot, leaving an unpleasant odour.
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