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.
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.
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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.
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.
One question that many people, especially parents, face is atwhat is the best age for braces?
There’s no universal right answer to this question, but we can draw from our years of experience to provide some advice on factors to consider when deciding the best age for braces.
Early Intervention: Ages 7-9
We recommend having a child evaluated for braces as early as age 7. This does not mean that braces will be applied that early, but it can give you a roadmap of what future treatment might look like.
By age 7, most baby teeth have started to come out and an orthodontist can get a good sense of what the alignment of permanent teeth will look like.
In some cases, braces or partial teeth aligners may be applied at this stage if a child is having difficulty talking or eating due to poor teeth alignment.
A child is also a candidate for early braces if he or she has protruding teeth, a cross bite, or tooth crowding.
cross bite(front teeth) Cross Bite(back teeth)
Catching and treating these symptoms early can prevent them from becoming worse as more permanent teeth arrive.
If your child needs braces at an early age, be prepared to help him or her take care of them. Wearing braces can provide a valuable lesson in self-care, but may require additional intervention until good habits are formed.
Prime Treatment Time: Ages 10-14
Most children who receive braces begin treatment between the ages of 10 and 14. At this age, baby teeth have completely fallen out and the jaw is stable enough to support long-term orthodontic treatment.Braces come in several varieties from traditional metal brackets to ceramics and invisible aligners.
METAL BRACKETS
CERAMIC BRACKETS
INVISIBLE ALIGNERS
What used to be a stigma about wearing braces has largely been eliminated due to the prevalence of braces among adolescents, but it is important to talk with your child about the changes to his or her appearance that will come as a result of wearing braces.
Unlike young children, teens and pre-teens should be mature and responsible enough to manage braces on their own with little parental intervention. The average time for wearing braces at this age is one and a half to two years.
Once braces come off, a retainer will likely be needed to keep teeth in their correct alignment and prevent additional treatment later on.
FIXED RETAINERS
Older Options: Ages 14+
Contrary to what you might think, you are never too old for braces! Many adults do not have access to orthodontics as kids or delay getting braces for other reasons.
Think of teeth the way you would any other bone on your body. They do stop growing at the end of adolescence, but it’s still possible to correct them throughout your life. If your arm breaks, it can heal and be put back into place with a cast. Teeth are no different.
As an adult, you likely already have an established routine that will need to modified to account for braces. You may need to alter your diet, your morning and evening schedules, or even some of the activities you do. Wearing braces for a few years can save you from more serious dental issues down the road.
CONCLUSION
In
the end, the best way to know the best age for braces is to receive a
professional evaluation from an certified orthodontist.
Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in orthodontic dentistry.This offering from Rootz is primarily to benefit patients from OMR, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Injambakkam etc .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.
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