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Services : Orthodontics
Orthodontic Dentistry
Orthodontics treatment involves
tooth alignment as well as treatment of dental and associated facial
irregularities. Their work consists of treating different conditions
such as tooth crowding, overbites, underbites and gaps between teeth.
Corrective appliances such as braces, active plates and retainers
are used in orthodontic treatments.
Orthodontic treatment can provide quality of
life for many people of all ages including adult braces that is becoming increasingly popular. A typical orthodontic treatment
lasts from 6 to 30 months depending on various factors including
coordination of care between you and our practice. The are a variety of braces or different types of braces available including:
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Metal braces
Metal braces are the conventional form
of braces. With today's advances in materials, brackets are
now smaller than before and you can express your individuality
with different-colored elastics or o-rings. |
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Clear braces or Ceramic braces
Clear braces, ceramic braces or tooth colored
braces make orthodontic treatment nearly invisible, making
it a popular aesthetic choice in braces today. |
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Self-ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces consists of both clear
and metal parts allowing braces to be less visible without
the need of elastic bands. Self-ligating braces includes Damon Braces and 3M Unitek SL Braces. |
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Lingual or Internal Braces
Lingual or internal braces are attached
to the inside or lingual side of the teeth which makes them
completely non-visible.
Each lingual bracket is custom-formed to the unique shape
of each individual tooth with only certain clinicians able
to offer this form of specialized treatment. The advanced
lingual orthodontics method are well-suited for adults orthodontics and
individuals whose professions keep them in the public eyes
as no one can tell they are wearing braces. |
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Invisalign®
Invisalign, patented from the USA, uses
a series of clear removable aligners to straighten teeth.
Invisalign are removable and comfortable. Invisalign are however
not suited for all cases and individuals would need to consult
with their orthodontists before determining if Invisalign
is suited for him/her.
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Clear aligners or Essix braces
Clear aligners are similiar to Invisalign
whereby a series clear removable aligners are used to straighten
teeth. Essix braces are the common brand for these clear aligners
that are made in local laboratories for fitting. |
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Removable Appliances
Removal appliances nclude retainers and
active plates. Retainers are normally worn after fixed braces
are removed in maintaining teeth in preventing relapses. Active
plates are commonly worn by children in guiding their erupting
teeth into specific positions. |
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