Kristal Clinic Agency
Orthodontics
Some of us have perfectly aligned teeth, but most of us have crooked teeth that do not line up together, Orthodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on aligning and straightening the teeth, common orthodontic treatments include braces, clear aligners, and retainers.
Who should have orthodontics Treatment?
A lot of people seek orthodontics treatment because they want to have a better smile, but everyone can benefit from this treatment, in addition to having a better smile, orthodontics provides better chewing function and better oral health.
Usual orthodontic problems
- Overjet, upper teeth stick out over lower teeth.
- An underbite is when lower teeth stick out further than upper teeth.
- Overlapping teeth.
- Crowded teeth.
- Crooked teeth.
- Rotated teeth.
- Impacted teeth (which are partially or fully trapped in the jawbone).
Treatment Phases
As in any medical treatment, early treatment is the best, which leads to preventing problems from escalating. Orthodontic treatment can start at different ages, depending on the case.
A special orthodontic device is used to expand the width of the palate or jaw, if necessary. Which helps make more room for the teeth to come in as straight as possible.
A correction device is then fitted to help correct the existing teeth. Adjustments are made as teeth move during treatment.
A second device (a retainer) is fitted, and expected to be worn regularly for another 12 months to prevent teeth from moving back into their old position.
Orthodontic treatment at Kristal Clinic Agency
Some of the most common Orthodontics treatments include:
Usual orthodontic problems
- Braces:
consisting of brackets, bands, and wires, braces little by little shift the teeth back to their places over time, the type of braces differs from one patient to the other.
- Clear aligners:
they are considered an alternative to the wires and brackets’ traditional braces designed to put the teeth back in their desired position. Same to braces, clear aligners use a gradual force to move the teeth into position.
- Clear aligners:
consisting of brackets, bands, and wires, braces little by little shift the teeth back to their places over time, the type of braces differs from one patient to the other.
- Retainers:
they are pieces of plastic or metal, custom-made for each patient’s needs made to keep the teeth from shifting or moving out of position. retainers are used after the orthodontic treatment ends.
Results after orthodontics treatment
The results of the treatment should be permeant if you abide by the doctor’s instructions, but if you stopped wearing the retainers your teeth would shift back into their old positions over time.
Cost
the cost of the orthodontic differs according to the patient’s needs and treatment plan, the estimated cost will be provided upon consultation at Kristal Clinic Agency along with the treatment plan and the provided options to patients seeking a healthier and brighter smile.
The orthodontist is the one who can specify what treatment is needed by using the necessary tools such as Agency exams, X-rays, and models of the teeth, and decide the treatment plan accordingly.
