Orthodontics
Orthodontics
Park St Dental Practice has a team of experienced Dental Surgeons, Invisalign Doctors and Myobrace( Children Braces) Practitioners who can provide all sort of children and adults’ orthodontic treatments and referrals.
A beautiful smile is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think about braces and orthodontic treatment. However, braces do much more than just straightening of crooked teeth. They re-position crowded teeth, correct overbite and under bite, and help aligning of the jaws.
Orthodontic treatments do not just make you look better; they make you feel better and healthier.
Crooked teeth are harder to clean, which can impact the health of the teeth and gum. Poor mastication, chewing problem and associated poor digestion can be a result of severely crooked teeth and misaligned jaws. Misaligned jaws and bites may cause facial pain, headache, and jaw joint disorder and pain (TMJ disorder).
Braces can give you the straight teeth and proper bite that will help you chew better, smile more often, feel more confident and keep your teeth longer.
Braces for Children and Adults
Although the braces are often associated with adolescents, more and more adults are choosing to have their teeth straightened to have a nicer and healthier smile.
It is best for children to be seen by a dental practitioner by the age 7 to be fully assessed if orthodontic treatment is required. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and cross bites, crowding and other problems can be evaluated and then treated easily.
Younger patients have more malleable bones, which results in a shorter length of orthodontic treatment and less discomfort.
By early orthodontic treatment, the growth of the jaw and incoming permanent teeth can be guided which will guarantee a better patient’s facial growth and shape. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, provide space for permanent teeth, possibly avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce the likelihood of impacted teeth, correct thumb-sucking and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems.
In fact, early orthodontic treatment of children can simplify or eliminate the need of any later treatment.
Traditional and Clear Braces
There are various types of braces:
- Traditional Braces( Metal and Ceramic)
Metal braces are the most common type of braces; made of high-grade stainless steel which straighten the teeth using metal brackets and arch wires.
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on teeth than metal braces; they can be used for the patients who have cosmetic concerns especially on the front teeth.
- Clear Braces( Invisalign)
Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces that can help you achieve straighter teeth and nicer smile with Invisible aligners. For more information, please check the Invisalign page.