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Braces & Aligners Treatment in KPHB
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Teeth alignment is diverse and differs from person to person. Some may have straight teeth naturally which fits well, some may have crooked, misaligned teeth with doesn’t fit well. More than the beauty, properly aligned teeth accounts for a healthy and a masticatory system.
Why is proper teeth alignment necessary?
A proper teeth alignment has several benefits such as:
- Improves your bite
- Easier to Keep Your Teeth Clean and Healthy
- Improved and clearer speech
- Fewer chips and cracks of the tooth
- less wear and tear of the tooth
- Increased self confidence
- Better nutrition
What is malalignment / malocclusion?
Malocclusion or “bad bites” are the conditions where your upper and lower teeth don’t align when you close your mouth. It typically happens when your teeth are crowded — meaning your teeth are too large for your mouth — or are crooked. But it can also happen if your upper and lower jaws aren’t aligned.
If you have misaligned teeth, you still have an option to get them corrected with the help of proper orthodontic treatment. Let’s have a look into which orthodontic treatment suits you best
Signs you may need an orthodontic treatment
Our appearance is the most common sign you may have malocclusion. You might have a noticeable overbite or underbite. Overbite or overjet happens when teeth in your lower jaw are too far behind teeth in your upper jaw. Underbite happens when your upper front teeth are too far behind your lower front teeth.
Other symptoms are:
- Difficulty or discomfort when biting or chewing.
- Speech difficultiesincluding lisp.
- Mouth breathing (breathing through the mouth without closing the lips).
- Inability to bite into food correctly (open bite).
Types of malocclusions:
- Class 1 malocclusion is the most common. The bite is normal, but the upper teeth slightly overlap the lower teeth.
- Class 2 malocclusion, called retrognathism or overbite, occurs when the upper jaw and teeth severely overlap the bottom jaw and teeth.
- Class 3 malocclusion, called prognathism or underbite, occurs when the lower jaw protrudes or juts forward, causing the lower jaw and teeth to overlap the upper jaw and teeth.
How do you fix malocclusion?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontic treatments are dental procedures that help straighten your teeth and correct problems with your bite
Treatment for malocclusion might include:
- Placing braces on your teeth that will gently pull them into alignment.
- Tooth aligners. These are clear plastic appliances that gradually move your teeth into alignment.
- Removing teeth to ease overcrowding.
Performing surgery on your jaw to correct issues you inherited or fix jaw fractures that didn’t heal properly.
Types of orthodontic treatments
Fixed appliances – Braces are made of metal or porcelain and are attached to your teeth. Metal wires and rubber bands are then used to provide a force to help the teeth move into the correct position.
Aligners – Clear aligners are becoming a popular choice for adults as an alternative to traditional braces. They move teeth in the same way, but are virtually invisible and do not require metal wires and brackets.
Removable retainers –These devices are called retainers and are worn on the roof of the mouth or behind the teeth to prevent the teeth from shifting back to their previous position.
Special fixed appliances –Special fixed appliances should only be considered in extreme cases to help control habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting.
Fixed space maintainers – In some cases, young children might lose their baby teeth too soon. When this happens, an orthodontist might suggest using a fixed space maintainer. This device helps to keep the space open until a permanent tooth grows in.
Removable space maintainers – They are composed of plastic or wire branches and an acrylic base that fits over the jaw. They are inserted into gaps between teeth to maintain the space between them.
Jaw repositioning appliances –These appliances are called splints, and they can be placed on either the upper or lower jaw. They are used to treat TMJ disorders by training the jaw to close in a better position.
Lip and cheek bumpers –Bumpers are devices used to keep your lips and cheeks away from your teeth when they exert pressure on them.
Palatal expander – This device is a plastic plate that fits over the roof of the mouth and is known as a palatal expander. It is used when the arch of your upper jaw needs to be widened.
Headgear –These devices are used to slow down the growth of the upper jaw and to hold the back teeth in place while the front teeth are pulled back.
BRACES for Teeth in KPHB
Braces – Braces made up of bands, wires, and brackets. The bands are placed around your teeth to anchor the braces in place. Brackets are attached to the front of your teeth, and arch wires connect the brackets to the bands. By gradually tightening the arch wires, pressure is applied to the teeth, gradually moving them towards their desired position. Braces usually require monthly adjustments and are worn for a few months to a few years.
TYPES OF BRACES
Metal brackets: Metal brackets are a sturdy option which uses elastic O-shaped rubber bands, known as ligatures, to hold the arch wires onto the bracket. Alternatively, orthodontists may use metal tie wires, which are twisted around the bracket, instead of elastic ligatures. Initially, they may cause some discomfort to your gums, but after a few weeks, your cheeks will become accustomed to them.
Ceramic brackets: Ceramic brackets are a type of braces that are made of composite materials and are transparent, blending in with the teeth. They are very strong and do not usually stain. The tiny rubber bands, or ligatures, that hold the arch wire onto the ceramic brackets are often white or clear, blending in with most teeth. They are less noticeable at a distance or in photos. Some people find them more comfortable than metal brackets as they may irritate the gums less. Ceramic brackets are strong and do not usually break or come off teeth if bound with plasma light, just like metal brackets.
Lingual braces (Invisible Braces): Lingual braces, also known as invisible braces, are a type of orthodontic treatment where the brackets are placed behind your teeth instead of on the front surface. This makes them virtually invisible to others, as they are not visible from the outside.
Advantages:
Applicable to all cases: Whereas aligners can treat most cases, braces can be used treat all cases. That means braces are always an option.
Variety of braces: Braces can be various types of metal braces, with or without colours. There are also porcelain braces which are much more discreet than regular metal braces.
Compliance: Because the braces are fixed to your teeth, you cannot forget to wear them, or lose them. This can be useful for some patients if they are not internally motivated to comply with wearing aligners adequately.
Disadvantages:
Hygiene: It is much more challenging to clean your teeth with braces rather than aligners. If cleaning is not done adequately, real damage can occur to the teeth. We give instructions and a proper demo regarding oral hygiene maintenance while undergoing braces treatment.
Diet: With braces attached to your teeth, your diet will need to be modified. Hard foods (or night time grinding) can cause breakages which can slow or stop your treatment progress. Also, as you are more prone to decay with braces on, sugary sticky foods need to be avoided. A poor diet, plus inadequate hygiene is a recipe for disaster!
Comfort: Generally speaking, braces are more likely to cause discomfort as they can rub on the cheeks and lips. Some patients suffer from this more than others and is often a consideration for people involved in some sports and other activities.
Appearance: Braces (even the porcelain ones) are more noticeable than aligners. This is important for some patients depending on their occupation, hobbies and personality.
Appointments: The appointments needed for braces tend to be longer and more involved, with active adjustments needed to be carried out in the chair. There may be a need for more frequent visits as well.
There’s a lot to consider when you are weighing up the options of orthodontic treatment. Hopefully the information provided above will be useful in helping you decide which option suits you best. There are no right or wrong options, however being informed about your choice and what it will mean on a day-to-day basis is very important. Decide what pros or cons matter most to you to help make your decision easier. Most importantly, ask questions. Make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Aligners for Teeth in KPHB
Aligners- A clearest path to get a confident smile back
Aligners are made of plastic and are custom made to fit your teeth. Each aligner moves the teeth step by step towards the final position.
The treatment process combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with orthodontic science. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan, moving your teeth in small steps toward the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist.
We’ll take impressions and a few photos to send precise treatment instructions to Invisalign. Then, using advanced computer technology, Invisalign will analyze and translate these instructions into a sequence of finely calibrated aligners, which can range from as few as 12 to as many as 48.
Each aligner should be worn for about two weeks and only removed to eat, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will gradually move week by week until the final alignment prescribed is achieved.
Advantages:
Appearance: Aligners are less noticeable than braces as they are clear and custom made to fit your teeth.
Diet: As you remove your aligners to eat, your diet is not affected. You will still be able to eat the foods you like.
Hygiene: As your aligners are removable, you can brush and floss as per normal. This is significant as cleaning your teeth with braces in place is challenging for many patients.
Appointments: As the tooth movement is pre-planned by your Orthodontist, the actual visits to the practice are usually much simpler and, in some cases, can be fewer overall. This can be a big advantage for all those who are living busy lives!
Comfort: Generally speaking, aligners are more comfortable than braces. Although the teeth can still be somewhat tender as they begin to move, the lips and cheeks tend to be less irritated as the plastic aligner is smoother than the metal or porcelain braces.
Precautions to be taken during or after orthodontic treatment
Treating malocclusion takes time. You need to be patient until you get your desired smile and occlusion. You probably will have braces on your teeth for several months to more than a year while your teeth are gently realigned. Debris from food is much more likely to get stuck in the mouth when braces are present, if neglected this can result in heavy discoloration and even tooth decay. You need to follow several oral hygiene instructions while you are under orthodontic treatments.
- We recommend brushing a minimum of twice a day for 2-3 minutes each time.
- To properly floss with braces, you must thread the floss under the arch wire; we recommend using a floss threader.
- You might have to change your personal habits to accommodate your braces and ensure your overall dental health isn’t affected by your braces.
Prevention
- Most malocclusionsare hereditary and cannot be prevented. You can prevent malocclusion in your children by discouraging them from sucking their thumbs.
- You can develop malocclusion if you lose teeth. If you’ve lost teeth, consider replacing the missing teeth with dental implants or dental bridges to prevent unwanted spacings.
- Several removable appliances like head gear, palatal expanders are used to restrict or promote the growth of the dental arches and the jaws, so that the space required for proper teeth alignment will be achieved.
Where should I get my braces and aligner treatment done?
To determine which orthodontic treatment, including braces and aligners, is right for you, take the first step and visit The Arc Dental. Our experienced orthodontists in KPHB, Hyderabad will evaluate your condition and formulate a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you achieve your desired smile and occlusion.
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