Hello everyone! All of us have seen kids with braces. Some of them know as ‘wires’. The
dentists call it a science of Orthodontics. Today we as ikigai dentistry will explain Orthodontics to you in very
simple and easy to understand language or you can also call 9319065937 for more information.
What is Orthodontics?
In simple words, Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that corrects irregularly positioned
teeth with the help of wires. Now these wires can either be fixed to your teeth; in this case it’s
called Fixed Orthodontics. Or they can come in the form of a small appliance that a patient
can remove from their mouth at will; this one is a Removable Orthodontics.
Is Ortho treatment expensive?
Within the type of removable or fixed treatments, an Orthodontist can offer you a wide
variety of treatments depending upon the severity of your problem and the age of the patient.
Contrary to common misconception, the cost of Ortho treatment does not have to be very
high. It can range from a few thousand rupees like in a removable appliance to a few lacs like
in clear aligners. We have something for everyone. It is not just an elite
treatment option anymore.
What is the right time for Orthodontics?
The right time for Orthodontics is WHEN YOU COME TO KNOW ABOUT THE
PROBLEM IN YOUR MOUTH.
Contrary to common misconceptions, an Orthodontist can correct your crowded teeth or gaps
between your teeth even in your thirties. The time duration required for the treatment
however may increase or decrease.
How do you know if your kid needs an Ortho treatment?
Your kid is 9 or 10 years old and he has, frankly speaking, scary teeth. They are too big for
his face and so tilted. One front tooth points in one direction and another tooth in completely
opposite. Well, it is possible that your kid is undergoing what we dentists call a ‘duckling
stage’ (Author’s note: DON’T MENTION UGLY AS PEOPLE DON’T LIKE THEIR KIDS
TO BE CALLED UGLY). This is a completely normal situation and will improve on its own
after your kid’s corner teeth i.e. canines erupt. However, sometimes this condition can also be
because of an extra tooth between the two front teeth and it needs to be immediately removed
for normal development to continue. So, you need to visit me for this purpose.
How do you know if your kid needs to wear braces?
Sometimes because of genetic reasons, there is simply not enough space in the mouth for all
teeth to erupt. In that case, we need to put braces in your kid’s mouth. The braces will remain in the mouth for a minimum of 8 to 12
months. This duration however depends upon how bad the condition of teeth is.
Why do we need to do tooth extraction to put braces?
Sometimes when there is not enough space in the mouth to guide the teeth into their proper
places, we need to make some space by extraction of teeth which are not very important for
our mouth. This extraction is necessary.
Does your kid have some abnormal habits?
Sometimes kids have some harmful habits which can change the position of teeth. Finger
sucking, abnormal swallowing (called tongue thrusting), nail biting etc. All these habits can
be removed with the help of Ortho appliances.
What if you don’t want to get an Ortho treatment done?
The development of our face and jaw bones depends a lot upon the proper positioning of
teeth. If you don’t choose an ortho treatment timely, it will not only affect the facial
appearance of your child, it also hampers his or her speech, confidence and self-worth. The
irregularly placed teeth put pressure on your mouth joint under the ears and can cause pain.
Hence, We at Ikigai Dentistry, advise you to always seek proper Orthodontic guidance,or you can also call 9319065937 for more information.