Question 1

What is orthodontic treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Orthodontics is a dental speciality dealing with the correction of irregular teeth structure or malformed teeth for a better facial appearance and beautiful smile.

Question 2

How long will orthodontic treatment take ?

Accepted Answer

The extent of orthodontic treatments can vary depending on the condition of the tooth. Orthodontic treatment involve moving a single tooth or it can involve jaw surgery. Usually braces need to be kept for 6 - 24 months with orthodontic adjustments and monitoring once in a month.

Question 3

What is the right age for Orthodontic Treatment ?

Accepted Answer

It is best to access Orthodontic treatment as early in life as possible. Early treatment (for 7- 9 year olds) usually results in shorter and less complicated procedures as it aims to influence bone growth for better and faster results. Treatments for teenagers are very effective as well. Adults can also benefit from Orthodontic treatment, though the treatment duration tends to be longer than for children.

Question 4

Are there any alternatives to braces ?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately there are no alternatives to braces. However, these days patients often prefer more cosmetic options like ceramic braces and tooth colored wires to the more conventional metal braces.

Question 5

How long do you need to wear braces ?

Accepted Answer

The duration of treatment depends on a wide variety of individual factors and therefore varies from case to case.

Question 6

Other than enhancing appearances do braces have other benefits ?

Accepted Answer

Braces not only enhance your appearance and make your face more visually pleasing, but they have various other advantages including: 1. Making cleaning all parts of the teeth easier preventing decay and other gum problems. 2. Correcting the bite that can make chewing more efficient thus improving the overall health. 3. Addressing speech problems. 4. Reducing jaw pains by correcting impaired bites.