Orthodontics corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. It is an effective treatment method that can be used to enhance jaw growth, close gaps between teeth, ensure that your teeth and jaw are properly aligned, straighten crooked teeth, improve oral function (such as eating or speech) and mend improper bites providing treatment options varying from growth modification appliances, fixed braces, invisible braces and aligners.
Orthodontics corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
Orthodontics which includes braces, aligners is an effective treatment method that can be used to enhance jaw growth, close gaps between teeth, ensure that your teeth and jaw are properly aligned, straighten crooked teeth, improve oral function (such as eating or speech) and correct improper bites.
At what age can Orthodontic treatment/ braces be started?
Braces can be started as early as 9 years of age, depending on the underlying problems.
Types of braces ( Fixed )
Metal braces : Stainless Steel brackets and wires that attach to your teeth with rubber bands.
Ceramic braces/ Tooth colored braces : Tooth colored brackets attached to your teeth with rubber bands.
Self-ligating braces : Stainless steel and tooth colored brackets with a built-in mechanism attached to your teeth. This system of braces is more comfortable, and support faster treatment.
Damon : Damon is a self-ligating braces system with advanced technologies, supporting greater comfort and faster treatment time, without extraction or removal of teeth.
What are Damon Braces? They’re an innovative way to straighten teeth using orthodontics. The two types of options available are Damon Clear Braces and Damon Metal Braces. The Damon clear option is less noticeable and lets teens and adults feel more confident with their smile during treatment. Visit us at Dr Tejani’s Dental Studio & Orthodontic Centre and get Damon Smile.
Lingual/Invisible Braces : Lingual/Invisible braces are similar to the conventional braces but they’re fixed on the back of your teeth. Because they are fixed behind your teeth, they are invisible while smiling during treatment. Lingual/Invisible braces also come in self-ligating system.
Removable
Aligners : Aligners are thin, clear trays made to fit your teeth. Unlike fixed braces, aligners are removable. The patient is responsible for putting them in and taking them out. Patients receive sets of aligners designed to move their teeth using the same method as braces: constant, gentle pressure.
Invisalign : Invisalign is the most advanced aligner system in the world.
Treatment time varies from patient to patient in the range of few months to few years with the help of latest technology of 3D scans, orthodontic implants, timely visits, priority appointments we aim to quicken the process and provide comfort
Growth Appliances : Wearable bite plates, face and jaw appliances to correct and enhance jaw growth and teeth eruption in growing kids that help balance bite and face proportion ultimately optimizing results of braces or avoiding braces treatment all together.
