Can I get rid of my crooked teeth ?
Crooked teeth or misaligned teeth are very common in children and adults.
Crooked teeth in children:
Baby teeth can come in crooked, or they can become crooked. Baby teeth sometimes move into crooked positions because they’re too small to fill the amount of gum space allocated to them. Failure of correction of crooked teeth In children may leads to speech difficulties, inefficient chewing, indigestion, weight gain, loss of self-esteem etc.
Causes of crooked teeth in children:
- Modern diet
- Thumb sucking
- Pacifier or bottle use
- Tongue thrusting
- Mouth breathing
- Misaligned jaw
- Genetics
- Poor nutrition
- Facial injury
Crooked teeth in adults
- Undoubtedly, crooked teeth can be corrected in adults too
- Correction of crooked teeth also involves options such as visible and invisible braces
- You'll probably notice soreness and discomfort for a few days after getting braces and having adjustments made, but an over-the-counter pain medication can help.
- The entire treatment process may take longer for you than for a child or adolescent. While the time it takes to straighten teeth varies from person to person, on average, treatment lasts about 2-3 years.
Problems due to crooked teeth :
- Loss of self esteem which disturbs mental health
- Gum diseases ultimately loss of teeth
- Indigestion and weight gain
- Excess wear and early loss of teeth
- Speech difficulties
- Stress on jaw joint resulting in chronic pain
What can I do to prevent crooked teeth in my children and myself?
- Take your child to the dentist regularly(6 months once) to assess the teeth position
- Visit yourself twice a year to explore various treatment options for your crooked teeth
Services offered at AMARA DENTAL for treatment of tooth decay/tooth cavity
- assess your teeth and oral condition
- advise you to have preventive dental treatment to prevent crooked teeth in your child.
- discuss variable options of teeth straightening modalities such as visible and invisible braces, teeth straightening surgery(orthognathic surgery) etc…
Metal braces
- Metal brackets are attached to the front of your teeth and metal bands are fitted around each tooth, as well as flexible wires or arch wires that hold the brackets or bands together. Some braces also include rubber bands or metal ties that link the brackets to the wire. These bands create more pressure to help straighten and align your teeth.
- Treatment time may vary from 1-3 years and varies from person to person
Ceramic braces
- Ceramic braces are similar to metal braces, but they use clear or tooth-colored brackets rather than gray or metallic silver brackets and wires.
- Many people opt for ceramic braces because they’re less noticeable on your teeth than metal braces. This can be a huge advantage if you’re considering braces and don’t want to feel self-conscious about wearing them.
- Treatment time may vary from 1-3 years and varies from person to person
Invisible lingual braces
- Lingual braces have the same components as conventional braces, but they’re fixed to the back of your teeth, on the tongue — or lingual — side of the teeth. Because they’re behind your teeth, they’re nearly invisible.
- Treatment time may vary from 1-3 years and varies from person to person
Invisible aligners
- Clear Aligners or invisible aligners are virtually invisible and removable alternative to braces designed around convenience and flexibility.
- Aligner trays are custom-built for every patient, depending on the severity of teeth misalignment (malocclusion).
- They use gentle and constant force to move the teeth in the required position without going through the hassles of metal wires and brackets.
- Treatment time may vary from 6 months -3 years and varies from person to person
Orthognathic(teeth straightening)surgery
Orthognathic surgery also known as corrective jaw surgery or simply jaw surgery, is surgery designed to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems owing to skeletal disharmonies, or other orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces
