Orthodontics at Dental Studio | Dr Cynthia El Kahi
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Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws positioned improperly.
Not only children and adolescents can benefit from orthodontic treatment but also adults. |
We have different types of braces depending on the cases and the personal preferences of the patients; we can classify them as follow:
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Frequently asked questions
Why do i need braces?
- Misaligned teeth are harder to keep clean
- High risk of tooth loss because of decay or periodontal disease
- High risk of having temporo-mandibular joint problems (headaches, neck and shoulder pain)
- Esthetic reasons
When is the ideal time to consult and orthodontist and to start a treatment?
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends to start consultation with the eruption of permanent front teeth so between age 7 and 8 years.
All depends on the problems we decide to start our treatment; if the problem is related to bad habits or to bad jaw position it is advised to start early with an interceptive treatment (myobraces and dentofacial orthopedics) and if the problem is only dental we monitor the eruption of the permanent teeth to target the problem.
All depends on the problems we decide to start our treatment; if the problem is related to bad habits or to bad jaw position it is advised to start early with an interceptive treatment (myobraces and dentofacial orthopedics) and if the problem is only dental we monitor the eruption of the permanent teeth to target the problem.
Are braces painful?
At first they may irritate your gums but after a few weeks you won’t feel discomfort anymore.
If you follow the guidelines given by the orthodontist you ensure the result you are looking for.
If you follow the guidelines given by the orthodontist you ensure the result you are looking for.
Can I eat normally?
Some habits must be banned during orthodontic treatment specially biting hard or sticky food .
A careful patient can manage to eat everything without any risk.
A careful patient can manage to eat everything without any risk.
How can I clean my teeth?
Food and bacterial plaque can accumulate around the braces, brushing and flossing can be more challenging.
A special brush (Orthobrush) should be given with a small Proxabrush to ensure a proper hygiene.
You have to brush twice a day and use a mouth wash in adjunctive to brushing
A special brush (Orthobrush) should be given with a small Proxabrush to ensure a proper hygiene.
You have to brush twice a day and use a mouth wash in adjunctive to brushing
Can my teeth change after I remove my braces?
In general when we remove the braces or the aligners we provide our patients with fixed and removable retainers to maintain the teeth in their ideal position. Furthermore regular checkup should be performed to monitor the eruption of wisdom teeth.
We can guarantee our patient a stable and healthy result.
We can guarantee our patient a stable and healthy result.
How long should I wear my braces?
All depends on the problem but a regular orthodontic treatment should not exceed 24 months.