Orthodontics : New Methods to Straighten Your Teeth

Orthodontics is one of the main treatment provided in Smile Architect Centre for Dental Care. It deals with the treatment of improper bites or the alignment problems of teeth & jaw. Improper bites are also known as Malocclusion. Malocclusion refers to improperly aligned teeth and jaw. The treatment is done with the help of dental braces. Dental Braces are orthodontic devices which will help to correct the alignment problems of teeth.

The improper bites or alignment problems can occur due to an injury, thumb sucking, hereditary disorder, or other unknown reasons. 

Orthodontics will correct the alignment problems & also improves the overall appearance of the face. It is very effective for all the age groups. The treatment will give confidence to smile & a change to life. 

 

Orthodontic Treatment can be applied to several conditions like

• Teeth on the lower part of the jaw
• Under bite where the lower teeth just out beyond the upper teeth
• Crowding of teeth.
• Spaced or have gaps in between teeth
• Protruded or Overbite
• Lateral incisors missing
• Cross bites
• Deep bites
• Crooked teeth
• Speech and Eating problems
• Health issues of gums and teeth

Orthodontics devices or dental braces are of different types. It is mainly classified into two, fixed braces & removable braces.

Fixed Braces

In orthodontics, fixed braces are common and it is mostly used. Fixed Braces gives best, effective & long lasting results than removable braces. There are different types of Fixed braces,

braces, fixed space maintainers & special fixed appliances.

• Braces : Braces are the most commonly used fixed devices. It mainly consists of bands, brackets, and wires etc.
• Fixed space maintainers : It mostly used in children when their milk teeth goes. The maintainers will help to keep the tooth on either sides from filling the gaps.  

Removable Braces

Removable braces are mainly used for mild problems like thumb sucking or slightly crooked teeth. It is also used after using fixed braces for maintaining corrected position of teeth. This devices can be removed manually when ever the patient desires. Variety of removable devices are available now.

• Aligners : Aligners are being used as an alternative to traditional braces in adults.
• Headgear : It aims to pull back the front teeth while back teeth remains fixed.
• Lip & Cheek Bumpers : Bumpers are helpful in keeping lips or cheeks away from teeth.
• Palatal Expander : Palatal expander is a plastic device which helps to widen the arch of upper jaw.
• Removable Retainers : Devices are meant to prevent the teeth from moving to their original position.
• Removable Space Maintainers : Removable space maintainers performs the same function as fixed space maintainers
• Splints(jaw repositioning appliances) : The splints are designed to train jaw to close properly.  

   We Smile Architect Centre for Dental Care is a well established hospital for all dental problems by giving high quality treatments in affordable prices.

 

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