BRACERS & ALIGNERS - ORTHODONTICS
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Orthodontic treatment helps ensure proper function of teeth and create healthy smiles. A good bite makes it easier for you to bite, chew and speak. Teeth that are misaligned are harder to clean and can cause abnormal wearing of tooth enamel which can lead to extensive and expensive dental procedures.
Braces treatment are usually done for aesthetics and functional purposes. People mainly concentrate on the aesthetics but do not give much importance to the hidden functional part.
Moonstone Dental concentrates both on the aesthetics and functional purpose simultaneously. This focus gives the pleasure of maintaining the corrected alignment for a longer duration than usual. Braces treatment is advised to those who have improper alignment irrespective of the age. Our specialists at Moonstone would help you find the best type of orthodontic treatment according to your dental needs and problems, your comfort, age.
In addition to malocclusion, other functional concerns about which you may seek orthodontic treatment include difficulty in chewing and eating, speech difficulties, and temporomandibular joint diseases. Among the social reasons for orthodontic treatment are the desire to improve one's self-confidence, self-esteem, social interactions, social opportunities, popularity, and issues related to one's professional career.
There are many different types of orthodontic treatment. The best treatment for you depends on the exact problem you have.The first stage of any treatment is to assess the current position of your teeth and how they're likely to change over time. This often involves taking X-rays, making plaster models, and taking photographs of your teeth.You will then be given a treatment plan. This may suggest more than 1 way to treat the problem you have.
The 4 main types are:
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Fixed braces – a brace you cannot remove which is made up of brackets that are glued to the front of each tooth and linked with wires
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Removable braces – usually plastic plates that cover the roof of the mouth and clip on to some teeth; these can only be used to achieve very limited tooth movements
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Functional appliances – usually a pair of removable plastic braces that are joined together or designed to interact together and fit on to both the upper and lower teeth
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Headgear – this is not an orthodontic appliance, but it can be used with other appliances and is usually worn at night.
There are other types of braces available privately, such as aligners, or invisible or lingual braces that fit onto the back of the teeth. We will assess and help you choose the right treatment for you. Retainers are used at the end of a course of orthodontic treatment. They hold straightened teeth in place while the surrounding gum and bone adjusts to their new position. Retainers can either be removable or fixed. You're likely to achieve good results within 18 to 24 months of starting treatment.
If you cover your mouth when you smile, you might want to get some metal in there. If you are ashamed of your smile, you might want to pay a visit to us to get a perfect smile that you always wanted! Children and adults receive quality orthodontic care provided with unmatched personal attention.
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