What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with straightening and correcting the tooth alignment and the dental specialist who does this is called an "Orthodontist".
Who needs Orthodontic Treatment?
Today children as well as adults are choosing to have orthodontic treatment since age is no longer a factor that governs the feasibility of the treatment. But as you grow older the duration of the treatment is increased since it is easier to shift and align teeth during the growth phase of the jaws. Orthodontic treatment corrects: -malocclusion (bite or occlusion is off) -tooth malalignment (crooked teeth)
Advantages of Orthodontic Treatment:
- Improved facial and dental aesthetics.
- Smiling with confidence and an improvement in your self-esteem.
- Improved dental health due to easier access for cleaning.
- Reducing the prominence of teeth which will decease the chance of tooth injury.
- Correction of dental anomalies such as impacted teeth, extra or missing teeth.
- Simplifying other dental treatments.
FAQ:
1. What are the early symptoms of orthodontic problems?
Answer: Although determining if treatment is necessary is difficult for you to assess, the following symptoms may help in prompting you to seek our orthodontic advice. Ask your child to open their mouth, and let you look at their teeth. If you see any signs of crooked teeth, gaps between your child’s teeth or overlapping teeth, your child may need orthodontic treatment. Ask your child to bite all the way down, but keeping their lips open so you can see their teeth. Do the front top teeth line up with the bottom? Do the top teeth protrude out away from the bottom teeth? Do the top front teeth cover more than 50% of the bottom teeth? Are the top teeth behind the bottom teeth? Look at the alignment of your child’s jaw. Does the jaw shift off center when your child bites down?
2. What age should my child is seen by an orthodontist?
Answer: Orthodontists recommend that your child be evaluated by age seven. Early detection of some orthodontic problems is important in order to take early corrective action and avoid more difficult treatment later.
3. Will it Hurt?
Answer: Teeth Orthodontic Treatments (Pune) has improved dramatically. As a rule, braces make your teeth sore for a few days, but it is not painful. This annoyance can be relieved with an over-the-counter pain reliever.