Orthodontic treatment
It is commonly called as ‘Clip treatment’ or ‘Braces treatment’. It is the treatment where mal-aligned teeth are brought into proper alignment using special wires and brackets.
Who can get this treatment?
Children above the age of 12-13 years who have got all the permanent teeth can get this treatment done. Children with proclined jaw or teeth may get the check-up done around the age of 8 years to decide when the treatment can be started.
Who needs Orthodontic treatment?
- Children whose teeth are not properly placed
- Whose teeth and jaws are proclined
- Who have gaps in between their teeth
- Who as a child had thumb-sucking habit
What is the procedure of Orthodontic treatment?
The specialised dentist, Orthodontist plans the treatment for the individual needs.He fixes the brackets either made of steel or ceramic on the teeth and joins them with wires, elastic. Every month the doctor will change the wires/elastic as per the individual needs. The average treatment duration may be 12-18 months. After the teeth are repositioned in new place, a fixed or removable retainer is given, and this needs to worn for 8-12 months depending on individual requirement. During the treatment there shall be few food restrictions, special oral hygiene instructions.
Will there be any discomfort during the Orthodontic treatment?
The discomfort depends on individual pain threshold capacity. Initially for a day or two one may feel the discomfort and upon activation every month. Such discomfort is trivial, and tolerable with mild painkillers. At times, ulcer may be developed. Doctor may suggest analgesic/anaesthetic gel application for the ulcer which usually heals with 3-5 days.
