Braces, Aligners and TMJ Treatment
Straighten Your Teeth and Improve Your Bite with General Orthodontics
Introduction to General Orthodontics
General orthodontics focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. By utilizing braces, aligners, and other orthodontic appliances, we can effectively correct misaligned teeth and jaws, consequently enhancing bite function and overall oral health.
Our goal is to create a harmonious and balanced smile that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of my patients’ teeth but also improves their dental functionality. Through addressing issues such as crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, and underbites, general orthodontics plays a pivotal role in transforming smiles. Moreover, when focusing on crossbites, it not only enhances dental alignment but also boosts self-confidence.
Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
In Sia-Tankiko Dental Clinic, specializing in orthodontic treatment including braces and aligners, we have witnessed the numerous benefits it brings to our patients. These include improved dental health, enhanced aesthetics, optimized function, clearer speech, boosted confidence, preventive care, and long-term oral health.
We are dedicated to providing personalized orthodontic care that enhances smiles, promotes oral health, and boosts self-confidence.
Orthodontic Care Process
- Initial Assessment: Firstly, we assess the patient’s dental and facial structure, discuss treatment goals, and create a personalized treatment plan.
- Diagnostic Procedures: Next, we conduct essential diagnostic procedures to develop a tailored treatment plan that meets the patient’s needs.
- Customized Treatment Plan: We design a treatment plan outlining specific orthodontic appliance, treatment duration, and expected results.
- Appliance Placement: We place orthodontic appliances to align teeth and correct the bite.
- Adjustment Sessions: Additionally, we schedule regular adjustments to fine-tune appliances and ensure proper teeth movement.
- Progress Monitoring: We closely monitor treatment progress and make necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Treatment Completion: Finally, upon achieving desired results, we then remove appliances and may provide retainers for maintenance.
We utilize advanced technology and innovations to enhance treatment. This includes digital impressions, 3D imaging, clear aligner technology, self-ligating braces, accelerated orthodontics, virtual consultations, and customized treatment planning. These advancements improve treatment outcomes and provide a more comfortable and efficient orthodontic experience for our patients.
Orthodontic Options
- Braces: We provide traditional braces consisting of metal brackets and wires to align and straighten teeth effectively.
- Clear Aligners: We also offer clear aligner systems, such as Invisalign, which use transparent trays to straighten teeth.
- Retainers: Furthermore, custom-made retainers are available to maintain the alignment achieved after orthodontic treatment, ensuring long-lasting results.
- Palatal Expanders: When necessary, we utilize palatal expanders to widen the upper jaw, correcting cross bites and creating space for crowded teeth.
- Headgear: In specific instances, headgear may be recommended to address bite discrepancies and guide proper jaw alignment.
- Orthognathic Surgery: For more severe cases involving jaw alignment issues, we collaborate with oral surgeons to provide Orthognathic surgery as a treatment option.
- Space Maintainers: Additionally, we offer space maintainers to prevent teeth from shifting and maintain adequate space for permanent teeth to erupt properly.
- Lingual Braces: Moreover, we also provide lingual braces, which are placed on the back of the teeth, making them less visible while effectively straightening teeth.
- Mini Implants: In certain situations, mini implants can be utilized as temporary anchorage devices to facilitate tooth movement and achieve desired results.
- Functional Appliances: Lastly, for growing children with jaw discrepancies, we offer functional appliances to correct bite issues and improve jaw function.
Your oral health is our priority,
and we are here to support you every step of the way.
FAQ
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Our FAQ section answers your questions about Braces, Aligners and TMJ Treatment
Braces typically take between 1 and 3 years to straighten teeth, but the exact time depends on the severity of the misalignment and other factors like your age and bone density. Following your orthodontist’s instructions and maintaining good oral hygiene can help shorten treatment time.
Getting braces put on doesn’t hurt, but you’ll likely experience some soreness and discomfort for a few days after the initial placement and after each adjustment. This is due to the pressure the braces apply to your teeth as they move into their new positions.
Teeth aligners are clear, removable trays that gradually shift your teeth into their desired positions. They are an alternative to traditional braces, offering a more discreet and comfortable option for straightening teeth.
Aligners are more expensive than traditional braces due to the customized treatment plan, high-quality materials, and advanced technology involved in their design and manufacturing. Each set of aligners is specifically made for the individual patient, requiring more time and expertise.
TMJ treatment focuses on addressing problems with the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull. These problems can cause pain, clicking, and difficulty opening your mouth. TMJ treatment aims to reduce pain and improve jaw function.
The duration of TMJ treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition and the treatment approach used. Some treatments, like physical therapy, may take a few weeks to show improvement, while others, like surgery, may require a longer recovery period.
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