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CROSS-BITE

Crossbite is a dental condition that affects the way your teeth are aligned. 

Crossbite means upper teeth fit behind the lower teeth when the mouth is closed or at rest.

Crossbite can affect the front teeth and the back teeth. It can affect a single tooth or a group of teeth and one or both sides of the jaw.

ANTERIOR CROSSBITE -- affects the front teeth. It may involve a single tooth or all front teeth.

FRONT TEETH CROSSBITE

FRONT TEETH CROSSBITE

POSTERIOR CROSSBITE -- affects the back teeth. They can be unilateral (affecting the teeth on either left side or right side of the jaw) or bilateral (affecting both sides of the jaw).

BACK TEETH CROSSBITE

CAUSES:

• Genetics.
• Finger sucking in childhood.
• Accident that causes jaw trauma.
• Delayed loss of baby teeth.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

• Cosmetic problem -- Altered shape or appearance of facial features, including jaw or facial asymmetry.
• Pain in jaws.
• Wear and tear of the teeth.
• Frequent headaches.
• Difficulty in speech.
• Tooth decay and gum disease.
• Trouble chewing or biting the foods.

In some cases, there won't be any symptoms also.

TREATMENT:

          Depending on the type and severity of the crossbite, the treatment plan will be given by considering the several factors such as - age, overall health, personal preferences.

If a crossbite is identified during childhood, treatment can begin before age 10. When the jaw is still developing during childhood, palatal expanders can be used to widen the roof of the mouth and treat a crossbite. Headgear may also be used in the treatment.

PALATAL EXPANDER

REVERSE PULL HEADGEAR

Adults with mild case of crossbite can go for orthodontic treatment including braces and clear aligners.

Adults with a more severe crossbite, jaw surgery may be recommended.

CONCLUSION:

An untreated crossbite can cause issues with overall dental health and hygiene. 

Teeth that aren’t aligned are more difficult to keep clean, which can increase your risk of dental decay and gum disease.

There are other chronic medical conditions associated with an uncorrected crossbite, including TMJ disorder and sleep apnea.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry and Aesthetic dentistry.For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755.

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Do you have crooked teeth ?

CROOKED TEETH

Crooked or misaligned teeth are very common in adults and children.

Crooked front teeth are aesthetically unappealing to most people, but not just the look of crooked teeth alone cause a problem and it will attract unwanted discomforts in your oral health.

Causes:

• Baby teeth sometimes move into crooked positions because of small jaw size.
• Prolonged habits, such as thumb sucking or pacifier usage, causes the baby teeth in crooked positions.

THUMB SUCKING LEADS TO PROTRUDED
 FRONT TEETH AND AN OPEN BITE 

• Hereditary and genetics also plays a role.
• Premature loss of baby teeth, may cause the permanent teeth to go into crooked positions.
  
• Smaller jaw size.
• Poor myofunctional habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, mouth breathing.
• Crooked teeth are at greater risk of injury. Injury to the face or mouth can knock the tooth out to crooked position.

INJURY TO THE TEETH CAUSED BY  FALL

Consequences to crooked teeth:

• Periodontal disease - it can be hard to clean between the crooked teeth results in tooth decay and gum disease. If left untreated gum disease leads to periodontitis.

PERIODONTITIS

• Digestion - crooked teeth can interfere with the proper chewing, which causes digestion problems.
• Excess wear - crooked teeth can cause excess wear and tear on the teeth, gums, and jaw muscles, resulting in cracked teeth, jaw strain, TMJ disorders and chronic headaches.
• Speech difficulties.
• Lack of self esteem and self avoidance.

Treatment to crooked teeth:

• Orthodontic treatment is used to correct the crooked teeth. After the orthodontic treatment, wearing the retainer is must. Retainers prevent the teeth from going back to their original positions.

CERAMIC BRACES AND METAL BRACES

• Recent advances for correction of crooked teeth includes clear aligners.
• Clear aligners correct the crooked teeth without metal wires and braces and they are removable.

INVISIBLE CLEAR ALIGNERS

• Smile correction procedures like crowns, veneers can be done for some crooked teeth.

Conclusion:

Correcting crooked teeth not only improves the overall appearance of your smile, but it can also enhance your overall oral health.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry and Aesthetic dentistry.For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                       No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Invisible clear aligner treatment - Alternative to clip treatment.

INVISIBLE ALIGNERS

Clear aligners are the alternative to orthodontic braces treatment.
More people are having success with orthodontic clear aligners or invisible aligners.

Clear aligners are a series of custom made, transparent trays which deliver gradual force to re-position the teeth.

Clear aligners are used to treat mild rotations, crowded teeth, spacings between teeth, protruded teeth and retruded teeth.
Advantages of clear aligners :

1) These are removable and aesthetic.

2) Easy to maintain oral hygiene.

3) No diet restrictions.

4) Highly biocompatible.

5) Comfortable and no gum irritations.

6) Final treatment outcome can be seen before the treatment starts.

Clear aligners are't for everyone, your dentist will help you decide what's best for you.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Orthodontic treatment with braces

BRACES TREATMENT

In orthodontic treatment, braces are used to properly align the teeth and the jaws to get an even bite.

METAL BRACES

Crowded and rotated teeth - causes food lodgement, difficulty in maintaining oral health results in bad breath and followed by gum problems, unaesthetic.

CROWDED TEETH

Spaces in between the teeth - causes speech problems, unaesthetic, results in food lodgement.

SPACES BETWEEN TEETH

Proclination of teeth - mostly lip incompetence seen. Lack of self confidence, speech problems, unaesthetic.

PROCLINED UPPER TEETH

The ideal age of starting orthodontic treatment is between ages 8-14 years while growth is still happening. 
An evaluation for orthodontic treatment is recommended by the age of 7.


CONCLUSION:

A thorough evaluation with an orthodontist is very important in determining whether you are a good candidate for braces or not.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Orthodontics for teenagers

TEENAGE ORTHODONTICS

Teenage orthodontics are used to correct any problems with tooth positioning in order to improve the smile and set a strong foundation for future oral health.

Teenage is the optimal time for orthodontic treament, as by the age of 12 or 13 you will have your full set of adult teeth.

The time duration of orthodontic treatment is around 12 to 24 months.

Malocclusion and malaligment can be corrected by different treatment options provided by your orthodontist.     

Treatment options are --

TRADITIONAL  METAL BRACES

CERAMIC BRACES

LINGUAL BRACES

REMOVABLE CLEAR ALIGNERS

After completion of orthodontic treatment, retainers to be used.

LINGUAL RETAINER

HAWLEY'S RETAINER

CONCLUSION:

Not all of us are born with beautiful smiles, but with a good oral hygiene routine, and a little help from orthodontics, you can have a beautiful and healthy smile. 

                                          

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Correction of malaligned teeth with orthodontic treatment

BRACES

Braces and orthodontic  treatment are used to correct “bad bites,” or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked). In some cases your teeth may be straight, but your upper and lower jaws may not meet properly. These jaw or tooth alignment problems may be inherited or could result from injury, early or late tooth loss, or thumb sucking.

DENTAL MALOCCLUSION

JAWS  MALOCCLUSION

If you have an abnormal bite your dentist may recommend braces or another orthodontic treatment to straighten out your smile. Correcting the problem can create a nice-looking smile, but more importantly, orthodontic treatment results in a healthier mouth. Not correcting an abnormal bite could result in further oral health problems, including:

• tooth decay
• gum disease
• tooth loss
• affected speech and/or chewing
• abnormal wear to tooth enamel
• jaw problems
• TMJ problems

REMOVABLE CLEAR ALIGNERS

TRADITIONAL BRACES

Straightening your teeth can be accomplished in different ways. The kind of orthodontic treatment you have will depend on your preference and the options provided by your dentist or orthodontist. Traditional braces realign teeth by applying pressure. They usually consist of small brackets cemented to your teeth, connected by a wire, which is periodically tightened by your dentist or orthodontist to gradually shift your teeth and jaw. The brackets may be metal or tooth colored. Sometimes they are placed behind your teeth. Removable clear aligners are another option for treating orthodontic problems.

LINGUAL BRACES

METAL COLORED BRACKET

TOOTH COLORED(CERAMIC) BRACKET

Orthodontic treatment may be provided by your dentist or an orthodontist, a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. It will depend on the severity of your case.

Since abnormal bites usually become noticeable between the ages of 6 and 12, orthodontic treatment often begins between ages 8 and 14. Treatment that begins while a child is growing helps produce optimal results. That doesn’t mean that adults can’t have braces; healthy teeth can be orthodontically treated at any age.                      

HAWLEY'S RETAINER

 Treatment plans will vary based on your situation, but most people are in treatment from one to three years. This is followed by a period of wearing a retainer that holds teeth in their new positions. Today’s braces are more comfortable than ever before. Newer materials apply a constant, gentle force to move teeth and usually require fewer adjustments. 

LINGUAL RETAINER

While you have braces it’s important to maintain a balanced diet for the health of your teeth. Of course, a healthy diet is always important, but eating too many sugary foods with braces can lead to plaque build-up around your brackets that could permanently stain or damage your teeth. Avoiding foods like popcorn, corn on the cob, chewing gum, whole apples, and other sticky foods is also a good idea. Ask your dentist about foods to avoid while you are in treatment. 

CONCLUSION:

Not all of us are born with beautiful smiles, but with a good oral hygiene routine, and a little help from orthodontics, you can have a beautiful and healthy smile. 

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Orthodontic dentistry. .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

                       Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center, 

                                            No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                            Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                            Chennai - 600 097,

                                            Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com