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Metal braces

A variety of orthodontic options exist today for people looking into getting braces.  From  traditional  metal  braces  to  Invisalign  /  clear  aligners,  it  can  be  a challenge to decide which choice is the best for your particular needs. Visit Dr Tushar Kolhe ( an  orthodontist ) who  can  work  with  you  to  explain  the  benefits  of  each  type.

Traditional braces are more effective at treating extreme overcrowding than other options like clear braces or transparent   aligners. They give your orthodontist the control he needs to move the teeth in small increments at a time.

Self ligating metal

Self-ligating braces are very similar to traditional metal braces, with a striking exemption: the elastic ligature. It is an incredible benefit not to utilize flexible metal ties, as they are not needed for the treatment’s viability.

Lingual braces

Lingual braces are a type of invisible braces. 

Advantages of Lingual Braces

  • Invisibility. The parts that make up braces are all bonded on the lingual/oral surface of your teeth.‌
  • Possibly less pain. Studies differ on this idea but seem to favor lingual braces.

Any type of braces will cause you some mouth pain at first. Around 90% of people with braces say that their main problem is pain and discomfort. But Your Discomfort Will Go Away Eventually. In the meantime, We may recommend using orthodontic wax, over-the-counter pain medication, and eating cold foods. Learn how to clean your braces, and more.

  • Custom design. Orthodontists can customize lingual braces with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software

Disadvantages of Lingual Braces

  • Orthodontist training issues. Lingual braces require completely different techniques from labial braces.
  • Effects on speech. Wearing braces, whether labial or lingual, will affect your speech at first.
  • Expense. Lingual braces are usually more expensive than labial braces, especially if you use custom-made lingual braces. To cut the cost of your  braces, consider a combination: wearing lingual braces on your upper teeth and conventional, labial braces on your bottom row.
  • Cleaning problems. Using a water flosser can help you remove any stuck food

Aligners Clear (or "invisible")

aligners aren’t for everyone. Dr tushar kolhe orthodontist will help you decide what’s best for you.

Can anyone get invisible/clear teeth aligners?

Because the invisible aligners are custom-built for a tight fit, they are best for adults or teens. Straightening a child’s teeth is more complicated. Young people, and their mouths, are still growing and developing. Clear orthodontic aligners are typically used for patients who have mild or moderately crowded teeth, or have minor spacing issues. Patients who have severe crowding or spacing problems or severe under bites, overbites, or cross bites may need more complex treatment.

They’re made from a clear plastic or acrylic material and fit tightly over the teeth, but can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing. You’ll get a new aligner every few weeks to continue moving the teeth into the desired position.

Clear/ Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are a popular choice because they’re less noticeable than metal braces. Talk to your orthodontist to learn if ceramic braces are suitable for your teeth.

Advantages of Ceramic Braces

  • Less visible.
  • Ceramic brackets can be clear or tooth-colored to match your teeth.
  • The archwires that connect the brackets are also available in tooth color. This makes ceramic braces less visible than metal ones.
  • Less allergenic. An allergy to the nickel used in dental appliances like braces is the most common allergic reaction seen in dental practices. This leads to nickel-related contact dermatitis.
  • Suitable for imaging tests.
  • Ceramic braces are MRI safe and don’t have to be removed.
  • Ceramic braces  are  like  conventional  metal  braces  and  can  be  used  for  variouscomplex dental treatments.

Disadvantages of Ceramic Braces

  • More bulky.
  • Easily stained
  • Demineralization of enamel.
  • Less durable
  • Harder to remove

Myofunctional appliances for children and adolescent

Myofunctional appliances use the facial muscles and masticatory muscles to produce changes in the relation of teeth or arches. This means that these appliances aim to utilize, eliminate or guide the forces arising from muscle function, tooth eruption and growth in order to alter skeletal and dental relationships.Myofunctional therapy uses a combination of physical therapy exercises to improve the bite, breathing, and facial posture of those with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). The training targets the face, neck, and mouth’s soft tissues to reach optimal tongue position and oral rest posture.

Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion. Surgical orthodontics, or jaw surgery, is a corrective procedure  that  involves  straightening  and  repositioning  the  jaw  and  teeth  to  correct  dental and skeletal issues.

Interdisciplinary Orthodontics

An interdisciplinary approach to treat a patient with pathologic migration of teeth, with severe  anterior proclination and molar mesial inclination due to localized aggressive periodontitis will necessitate a combined approach of regenerative periodontal-Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work..