Orthodontic Treatment

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Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving your teeth, to give you a great smile and help keep your teeth, gums and jaw joints healthy for the long-term. Besides, it help in spreading the biting pressure evenly across all your teeth, giving you a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth. 

 The best time is usually childhood, but adults can also benefit from orthodontic treatment. Age is less important than the right number of teeth. In children, it may be necessary to wait until enough teeth have grown in before starting treatment. 

If you have crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment straightens the teeth or puts them in a better position. This can improve the appearance and clenching of teeth and make cleaning easier.

Some people have upper front teeth that stick out and look unsightly. These "protruding" teeth are more susceptible to damage, but orthodontic treatment can bring them back into line. Or the meeting of the upper and lower jaws can make the teeth look unsightly and result in a bad bite. Orthodontic treatment may be able to solve both problems.

When the teeth don't come together properly, it can strain the jaw muscles, which can lead to jaw and joint problems and sometimes headaches. Orthodontic treatment can help you bite more evenly and reduce stress 

It depends on severity of your teeth. Usually it takes less than 2 year for less severe cases.

There is 3 types of braces:

1. Conventional Braces (Elastic Type)

Pros:

• Affordable
• Colourful

Cons:

• Longer treatment time
• Prone to ulcers
• Need to review once a months
• Slightly more discomfort compare to other braces

2. Self Ligating Braces (Full Metal Types)

Pros:

• More natural and quick movement
• Some individual found it more pleasing
• Less review time (5-6weeks/once)

Cons:

• Pricey compared to Conventional Braces

3. Clear Aligner

Pros:

• More natural and very quick movement
• Can be review from your house
• Less time consuming
• No ulcer

Cons:

• Pricey compared to Self Ligating

Consult with our dentist for full examinations and comes up with the best treatment plan for you.