Orthodontics
A complete alignment of teeth is now possible for any age group including adults.
Introduction of invisible or lingual braces makes you confident in your social life without even revealing that you have opted for the braces !!.
Orthodontic treatment is an excellent option for teeth straightening and alignment and to improve your smile !!
In todays world where looks or aesthetics are prime concern , an early detection and diagnosis of malocclusion is necessary for the child. It may help a child to become much more confident and self image to evolve as an individual who is ready to face the peer pressure of the society .
What are the reasons for orthodontic treatment?
- Malocclusion or irregular teeth needs attention not only because of cosmetic purpose but also it
may cause may problems like
1. Tooth wear due to grinding of teeth
2. Trauma to front prominent teeth
3. Altered speech
4. Poor aesthetic
5. Periodontal or gum problem due to incomplete cleaning
Are you suffering from some of the symptoms mentioned above ?
Lets look at some of the problems orthodontics can treat:-
1. Crowded teeth
It is very common to have too many teeth for the size of your jaws.
overlapping teeth don't just look bad, but can lead to cavities. It’s more difficult to get the teeth clean when they are crowded.
2. deep bite , open bite, cross bite
deepbite is when your lower / bottom teeth are less visible when you bite down .
– An open bite is when there is a gap between upper and lower front or back teeth and they
don’t touch each other
– Cross bite occurs when upper teeth are inside the lower arch teeth or one or more upper
teeth is behind the lower tooth/teeth
3. Thumb sucking or finger sucking
Thumb or finger sucking habits that goes on for longer that the toddler or 2-3 years age causes malalignment of jaws and teeth.
– Habit breaking appliances and help to correct these habits.
4. Help teeth come in right position
Early orthodontic treatment can be used to guide the teeth to their proper position.
5. Close gaps
Gaps or spacing between teeth is effectively closed by the orthodontic / aligner treatment
6. Correct jaw issues
A misaligned bite leads to several problems like muscle spasms, headaches, lockjaw,
tiredness, and even sinus pain. Braces are not just for making you look better