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The goal of orthodontic
treatment is a beautiful smile and a good bite—meaning straight teeth that mesh
well with the teeth in the opposite jaw and look great. A good bite makes it
easier for you to bite, chew and speak. Many people find a beautiful smile adds
to self-esteem, self-confidence and leads toward career advancement. We
live in a competitive world and a great smile can give you the edge.
Orthodontic treatment is
often part of a comprehensive dental health care plan. With good care,
including orthodontic treatment when necessary, teeth can last a lifetime.
Treatment in children or
teenagers who are still growing may yield results that may not be possible once
the face and jaws have completed their growth.
A healthy bite and good
looking smile is as important at age 60 as it is at age 16. Even though adults
are no longer growing, they can also enjoy improvements that come from
orthodontic treatment. Your age is not a consideration for orthodontic
treatment. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age.
Orthodontic treatment is a
smart investment in your family, your smile, as well as your dental, physical
and emotional health.
How can you know that you
need Orthodontic Treatment
If you recognize any of these
signs or concerns in your child or yourself, it might be time to schedule a consultation
with an dentist.
♦ You want a beautiful smile design
♦ You feel a great smile will improve your
self-esteem and self-confidence
♦ Spacing between teeth
♦ Early or late loss of baby teeth
♦ Difficulty in chewing or
biting
♦ Mouth breathing
♦ Sucking thumb or fingers, or other oral
habits
♦ Crowded, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
♦ Jaws that shift, make sounds,
protrude or are recessed
♦ Speech difficulty
♦ Biting to the cheek or biting into the roof of
the mouth
♦ Protruding teeth teeth that meet in an abnormal
way or don’t meet at all
♦ Facial imbalance or asymmetry (features out of
proportion to the rest of the face)
♦ Grinding or clenching of teeth
♦ Inability to comfortably close lips
Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
A
Great Smile Always Gives a Fabulous First Impression! Not just a Pretty Smile,
there are so many other health benefits of orthodontic treatment.An enhanced
and more attractive smile
♦
Reduction in
self-consciousness during critical development years
♦
Teeth function better
♦
Increase in self-esteem
♦
Orthodontically corrected
teeth are less prone to chipping and wear
♦
Better ability to clean the
teeth and gums reduce possibilities of dental caries and pyorrhea
♦
Teeth and gums are in better
health
♦
Better chewing and food
digestion
♦
Permanent teeth are guided
into better positions
♦
Reduced risk of TMD or TMJ:
less strain on jaw muscles/joints
♦
Early correction of
crossbites improves jaw development and function
Orthodontic Treatment with
Fixed Braces
Fixed appliances are braces
that are stuck to the teeth. It cannot be removed from the mouth and should not
become detached. Active treatment will, on average, take 1 or 2 years. In some
cases, treatment may take longer and in other cases, shorter. Subsequently, you
will usually be given retainers. Regular appointments are usually arranged 1
month once.
You should expect the
following:
♦ Some possible pain, funny speech or mouth
ulceration, in the first few days after fitting of the appliance, and after
appliance adjustments. You will get used to the appliance after a while. You
can take your usual painkiller medication if necessary.
♦ Some possible discomfort while eating and jaw
clicking due to the change in tooth positions. This is usually temporary and
will settle after treatment.
You must do the following
during treatment:
♦ Keep your mouth clean. You must brush your teeth
well after every meal. Failure to do so may cause caries and gum disease to
develop. Use a fluoride toothpaste and a special 'bottle brush', if necessary,
to clean under the wires. Added use of a fluoride mouth rinse may also be
beneficial.
♦ Eat only soft foods. Hard large and sticky
pieces of food (nuts, crisps, chunky meat, chewing gum etc) may damage your
brace. You should cut large pieces of food into small ones before eating them.
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