Braces Treatment in Sinhagad Road Pune

Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities and improving your bite and smile

How do I know if my child is in need of orthodontic treatment?

It is usually difficult for you to determine if treatment is necessary because there are many problems that can occur even though the front teeth look straight. Also, there are some problems that look intimidating and complex which will resolve on their own..

Which are the different types of Braces offered at the clinic?

We have 4 types of fixed braces options available-metal ,ceramic, self ligating metal, self ligating ceramic braces and the most advanced type of Invisible braces or Invisalign available at the clinic.

Although determining if treatment is necessary is difficult for you to assess, the following symptoms may help in prompting you to seek our orthodontic advice.

Ask your child to open their mouth, and let you look at their teeth. If you see any signs of crooked teeth, gaps between your child's teeth or overlapping teeth, your child may need orthodontic treatment.

Ask your child to bite all the way down, but keep their lips open so you can see their teeth. Do the front top teeth line up with the bottom? Do the top teeth protrude out away from the bottom teeth? Do the top front teeth cover more than 50% of the bottom teeth? Are the top teeth behind the bottom teeth? All these are indicators for potential orthodontic treatment.

Look at the alignment of your child's jaw. Does the jaw shift off center when your child bites down? If you see any misalignment or shifting of the jaw, your child may have a skeletal problem, which requires early orthodontic intervention.

These are only some of the obvious symptoms of orthodontic problems.

A. It is recommended that your child be evaluated by age 7. Early detection of some orthodontic problems like improper upper or lower jaw growth need to be corrected at growing age .It is important to take early corrective action and avoid more difficult treatment later.

A. No, age is not a factor, only the health of your gums and bone which support your teeth. About 70% of our orthodontic patients are adults and that number is still growing!

A. Orthodontic treatment has improved dramatically. As a rule, braces make your teeth sore for a few days, but it is not painful. This annoyance can be relieved with an over-the-counter pain reliever. Today's braces are smaller, more comfortable and use technology that reduces the discomfort. We use the latest in miniature braces and the highest quality of orthodontic materials in order to reduce discomfort and treatment time.

B. You can alternatively also choose Invisalign /Invisible braces which are less painful as compared to traditional braces.

A. Yes. When teeth are missing, adjacent teeth will drift into the empty space. This will cause a functional, esthetic or periodontal problem. Orthodontic treatment will correct and prevent these problems and will also provide proper alignment for your dentist to replace the missing teeth.

• 1. Increased self-esteem and confidence
• 2. A more attractive smile and pleasing appearance
• 3. Better function of the teeth
• 4. Improved ability to clean the teeth leading to better health of the teeth and gums
• 5. Improved force distribution during chewing, and reduced wear of the teeth
• 6. Reduced risk of injury to protruded front teeth
• 7. Better position for restoring damaged/missing teeth
• 8. Guidance of permanent teeth into ideal position

Both Braces do straighten your teeth and improve your smile, but more importantly they correct the placement of teeth so that you can chew properly and avoid damage or decay due to misalignment of teeth or bite. The beautiful smile you’ll have at the end is a bonus.

Also crooked teeth are difficult to clean and ultimately it leads to tooth decay. Straightening teeth with braces can help in preventing this.

Crooked teeth or gaps in teeth may also cause some speech or pronounciation problems. These can be avoided if corrections are done at as early age as possible.

The average length of time in braces is anywhere from 1 to 3 years, depending on how extensive the adjustment to the teeth will need to be. Your orthodontist will probably be able to predict how long your treatment may take, but not precisely.

Invisalign/Invisible braces is now a newer option which can reduce treatment time to as few as 5-6 months for minor cases.

There’s not a definite best age for braces. Children, teens, and adults can all benefit from braces. Early intervention orthodontics to correct jaw growth discrepancy can start as early as 7 years old, but actual braces are not usually recommended until after the age of 10.

Clear ceramic braces are a possible option for those who are concerned about their appearance, but who still want the benefits of traditional braces over plastic aligners. Clear braces are slightly less durable than metal braces, but are still very effective.

Best option for less visible braces are Invisalign/Invisible braces/ Clear Aligners. They are transparent special type of 3D printed customized plastic plates which are hardly visible when you wear them. So no one will even know and you can get your teeth straightened without anyone noticing.

For the first few days after getting your braces put on it is normal to feel some soreness in the mouth. However, some over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can usually make it quite manageable. This pain may return on a much more minor scale with each adjustment to the braces along the course of treatment.

Brushing really only requires a little extra care and time to make sure food gets completely removed from around brackets. An electric toothbrush can help. As for flossing you can thread the floss underneath the crosswire to get between each tooth, or consider using a waterpik.

We recommend a small proxa bush to correct around braces.

There are some foods that are best avoided while wearing braces to prevent problems. Popcorn kernels get stuck too easily in brackets and can be hard to remove. Chewing on ice or hard/sticky candy can possibly bend or break braces. Apples should be sliced first or avoided altogether.

But good news is if you choose Invisalign/Invisible Braces/clear aligners, you have no food restrictions as you have to remove your aligners while eating. So you can enjoy all your favorite foods while getting that beautiful smile.

There is not a one-size-fits-all price for every patient who gets braces. It will depend on the course of treatment.

Once your teeth and bite are in proper alignment, your orthodontist will remove your braces. You will receive a retainer that you will need to wear all of the time (except for eating and brushing your teeth) for a while, and then just at night. Most orthodontists recommend that you never stop wearing your retainers at night to keep your teeth in the proper position.