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Orthodontics (Braces)
What is an Orthodontics?
Crowding, misalignment and crooked teeth are common problems
for many adults and children. These can all affect a
person’s confidence in his or her smile and also lead to
tooth decay and gum diseases.
In Oaiss Braces Center, we provide you with detailed
consulations with our specialists. With over twenty years of
experience, our specialists offer excellent, efficient and
customized treatments tailored to every individual’s needs.
We offer standard braces and ceramic (tooth-colored) braces
to match your individual wishes.
Who Can Benefit from Orthodontics?
Orthodontic therapy is used to improve aesthetics, oral
health and hygiene and tooth function. Orthodontic therapy
can be successfully provided to individuals of any age after
eruption of their permanent teeth at age 7 years and above.
Did you knowchildren
with bad teeth are
7 times more likely to
get bullied?
Provided to individuals of any age after eruption of their permanent teeth (7 years old and more).
- Overcrowding of teeth
- Misalignment of the dental arches
- Bite correction (overbite; protruding upper jaw and underbite; protruding lower jaw)
- Cosmetic related dental issues
- Difficulty in achieving dental therapies such as crowns, bridges or implants
- Problems with tooth eruption and displacement
- Teeth spacing or gaps between teeth
Why should I get orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment is not just about having straight teeth. It is about aligning the teeth so that cleaning and maintaining your teeth and gums can be easier. Orthodontic treatment can help you avoid and solve existing problems such as abnormal wearing of the tooth surfaces, and difficulty chewing or speaking. Orthodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural teeth keeping them strong and healthy. Orthodontics is an investment in you, your smile and your future.
When should my child get a check-up with an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that children get their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age 7. Though orthodontic treatment can be done at any age, timely treatment ensures maximum dental health.
Orthodontic treatment may include the following :
Orthodontic treatment uses appliances, tooth removal, or surgery depending on the patient’s age and the complexity of the case. The orthodontist will time the treatments to match the child’s natural growth or adult’s age.
- Extraction: Removal of some baby teeth to help in severe crowding and make space for the permanent teeth to erupt.
- Braces: These are appliances that correct dental irregularities and are commonly used in the treatment of malocclusion. These apply constant gentle force to slowly change the position of teeth, straighten them and properly align them with the opposing teeth.
- Removable appliances: These appliances can be inserted and removed by the patient.
- Retainers: These are appliances that are used to hold the teeth in their new positions after orthodontic treatment is complete. They are inserted after the removal of braces. Retainers do not move teeth; they only stabilize them in their current position. Retainers can be fixed inside the mouth permanently or removable.
- Jaw surgery: In some cases, the child may need jaw surgery to correct the bite problem when the bones of the jaw are involved in the malocclusion problem. In this case, initial orthodontic treatment to align the teeth so they will fit properly after the surgery is performed.
Do Braces Hurt?
Braces do not cause pain, but they may cause slight discomfort the first few days after you get them and sometimes after appointments with adjustments. To minimize the discomfort, eat soft foods. You may also use warm salt water rinses and if the discomfort is considered severe according to your pain threshold, you can take over-the-counter painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Orthodontic treatment doesn’t stop at the end of your appointment. It is an ongoing process that mostly takes place outside the dental office! That is why cooperation between you and your orthodontist is extremely important to achieve the desired results of a healthy, natural and beautiful smile.
What should I do?
- Be on time for appointments and don’t skip them!
- Clean your teeth at home. Your teeth’s biggest enemy is plaque, and the best way to remove plaque is by brushing and flossing!
- Ask your orthodontist about the best way to brush your teeth. Oaiss Braces Center provides focused patient education to make sure you are well informed.
Orthodontic Appliances
Orthodontic treatment includes different types of appliances which can be fixed for a certain period or removed on a daily basis. Your orthodontic specialist will suggest specific treatment based on the severity of your situation.
Treatments with fixed appliances include:
- Braces for teeth positioning
- Palatal expander to widen the arch of the upper jaw
- Special fixed appliances to control thumb sucking
- Space maintainers to keeps the space of a missing tooth open until the permanent tooth erupts
Treatments with removable appliances include:
- Aligners, an alternative for braces
- Retainers to prevent teeth returning to previous position
- Headgear to prevent growth of upper jaw and pulls back the front teeth
What should I avoid during orthodontic treatment?
- Chewing gum
- Sticky foods (caramel candy)
- Hard food (hard candy, nuts, popcorn, and crunchy food)
- Chewing on pens
- Biting ice
- Biting whole apples
- Using tooth picks