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What is Orthodontic Treatment?
Orthodontics focuses explicitly on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting dentofacial irregularities such as crowded teeth, forwardly aligned teeth, irregularly positioned teeth, and jaws.
Why should you go for orthodontic treatment?
Most people indeed have crooked teeth or misaligned teeth. With braces treatment, you can quickly straighten your teeth and bring them to the correct position. This type of dental treatment can improve your appearance and confidence.
Best aligned teeth make it easier to clean. Remember that misalignment of teeth can also significantly affect the jaw muscles, leading to jaw problems. K Smile Dental Clinic’s professional Dr. S. Bhuvaneswari, brace treatment can help you with this.
Types of Appliances
Fixed and Removable
Fixed appliances are worn for a more extended time and used for treating moderate to severe mal-alignment. Removable devices treat mild dental deformities, and patients can remove them.
Ceramic brackets
Ceramic brackets are clear or tooth-coloured. They are preferred by adult patients who want to minimize their braces’ visibility.
Functional appliances
Dentofacial (jaw) growth irregularities are often corrected using functional appliances. When the lower jaw growth does not match with upper jaw growth, cervical pull or high pull headgear reduces it. Reverse pull headgear, chin cups, and facemasks help when upper jaw growth does not match the lower jaw.
Arch expansion
Children with crowded teeth and narrow arches need palatal expanders. Your orthodontist will place the palatal expander device into the upper arch for expanding a narrow upper arch for six to eight months. Palatal expanders expand the upper arch and form a soft rounded “U” shape arch. It helps to make the smile attractive.
Lingual orthodontics
Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth. These are cosmetic alternatives for people who otherwise do not require treatment
Orthognathic surgery
Orthognathic surgery treats improper bite problems and incorrectly positioned jaws. It can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health, and appearance. Injury to the jaw and congenital disabilities can also affect jaw alignment.
While orthodontics alone can correct “bite” problems if only the teeth are involved. You may require orthognathic surgery if jaws are involved or are not appropriately related.
Pre-Surgical Orthodontics
Pre-surgical orthodontics help move your teeth into a new position. So, they will fit correctly when the jaws are surgically repositioned. During this pre-surgical orthodontic treatment, you will be wearing braces, usually for 6-18 months. You will visit your orthodontist frequently for essential adjustments of your braces and evaluation. After surgery, final orthodontic tooth movement is generally required to “fine-tune” your bite.
What are the Benefits of Orthodontics?
- Decrease the risk of decay as crooked teeth are difficult to clean.
- Reduce the risk of developing TMJ problems.
- Reduce the risk of injury as prominent teeth are more prone to trauma.
- Cut the excessive wear on your teeth that can be caused by a poorly aligned bite.
- Well-aligned teeth provide a healthier and attractive smile.
- A beautiful smile boosts your confidence and self-esteem.