Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is a dental specialty focused on aligning and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted, or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners, and removable retainers.Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth.
Generally, orthodontic treatment is needed for individuals with crooked or crowded teeth that impair proper chewing and speaking. Orthodontics also looks to correct jaw disorders such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder which can cause tension and pain in the surrounding muscle tissue
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Children should have their first orthodontic visit at the age of 7. While many children won’t need treatment at this age, it’s a good time to find out if there are any issues to watch out for. Often, children who need early orthodontic treatment can reduce their need for extensive dental procedures in the future.
Almost everyone can gain some benefit from orthodontics. But some people need treatment more than others. Many people seek orthodontic treatment because they want to improve the appearance of their smile. But in addition to cosmetic benefits, orthodontics offers improved chewing function and oral health.
Common orthodontic problems
Types of orthodontic problems include:
>> Overbite is when upper teeth stick out over your lower teeth.
>> Underbite is when lower teeth stick out further than your upper teeth.
>> Overlapping teeth.
>> Crowded teeth.
>> Crooked teeth.
>> Rotated teeth.
>> Impacted teeth (which are partially or fully trapped in your jawbone).
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT DONE AT SUYASH HOSPITAL
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>> Treatment of malaligned teeth
>> Alignment of impacted teeth
>> Space maintainers
>> Interception of the habit of thumb sucking Nail biting, tongue thrusting, and mouth breathing
>> Oral rehabilitation for cleft patients
>> Treatment of skeletal facial disharmony
>> Functional jaw orthopedics - Myofunctional appliances
>> Adult orthodontics
>> Orthognathic surgeries
>> Esthetic treatment
>> Lingual orthodontics
>> Treatment with micro-implants
>> Treatment with aligners
>> Treatment of bruxism
>> Treatment of sleep apnea (snoring)
>> Complete orthodontic check-ups for all ages
At Suyash Hospital, Orthodontic treatment can be done by many sorts of appliances, which most people call a 'brace'. Simple treatment may be carried out with a removable brace (a plate that can be taken out to be cleaned). It has delicate wires and springs attached, which move the teeth using gentle pressure. Often, teeth need to be guided more accurately than they can be using a removable brace. So a fixed brace is used. This has brackets and bands that are temporarily stuck to the teeth. A flexible wire joins all the brackets and moves the teeth. You can't take the appliance out yourself, so it is called a fixed appliance. Using a functional brace is sometimes possible to change the way the jaws grow. This works by using the power of your jaw muscles and can help with certain types of problems. Fixed braces are not always made of metal. Plastic and ceramic can be used, especially for adults. They are tough, clear plastic 'aligners' (moulds) that are used to straighten teeth. Several sets of specially molded, slightly different aligners are made for each patient. Each set is worn for two weeks before being replaced with the next one. They are made from clear plastic, so they are nearly invisible. This means that no one needs to know you are straightening your teeth.
The aligners should be worn for 22 to 23 hours a day for the best results. They can be easily removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and for cleaning in between your teeth. You need to have all your adult teeth before you can have this treatment.
