Orthodontic Dentistry
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 the teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all the teeth.
Orthodontic treatment is usually carried out in children, but adults can benefit
from it too.
Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons- improving
the general appearance of patients' teeth and face for cosmetic reasons - but
treatment is often prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient
with a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
Orthodontics treatments & procedures:
You may not have enough room for all your permanent teeth and so it may be
necessary to take out some permanent teeth to make space. Sometimes space can
be created using other forms of treatment.
Simple treatment may be carried out with a Removable brace (a plate that can
be taken out to be cleaned). It has delicate wires and springs attached, which
move the teeth using gentle pressure.
Orthodontic appliances – can change the way the jaws grow. These functional
appliances use the power of your jaw muscles and can help with certain types
of problem.
Fixed brace – with brackets and bands temporarily stuck to the teeth,
when they need to be guided more accurately than they can be using a removable
plate. A flexible wire joins all the brackets and allows the teeth to be moved.
Fixed braces are not always made of metal. Plastic, ceramic and even invisible
can be used, especially for adults.
At City Dental Clinic we will give you a full dental examination, including looking at your teeth, taking x-rays and making plaster models of your teeth. After we will discuss your treatment options with you.
