Malaligned teeth

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.

Why should I have orthodontic treatment?

Many people have crowded or crooked teeth orthodontic treatment will straighten the teeth or move them into a better position. This can improve their appearance and the way the teeth bite together. Making them easy to maintain. It will also boost your confidence with an improved smile.

How is it Done?

Orthodontic treatment can be done by many sorts of Appliances which most people call a Brace! There are various options available depending on the condition of your teeth

Removable brace! - Simple treatments can be carried out with a removable brace.{plate that can be taken out to be cleaned]. It has delicate wires and springs attached which move the teeth using gentle pressure

Fixed brace! - Often, teeth need to be guided more accurately than they can be using a removable device. So a fixed brace is used. This has brackets and bands which are temporarily stuck to the teeth. A flexible wire joins all the brackets and allows the teeth to be moved. You can't take the appliance out yourself. So it is called a fixed appliance.

Functional brace- It is sometimes possible to change the way the jaw grows, using a functional brace. This works by using the power of your jaw muscle and Can help with certain types of problem 

Invisible braces:- They are tough, clear plastic 'aligners' that are used to straighten teeth. several set of specially moulded, 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 no one needs to know you are straightening your teeth.

The aligners should be worn for 22 to 23 hours a day for best results. They can be easily removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and cleaning in between your teeth. You need to have all your adult teeth before you can have this treatment.