WHAT IS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Orthodontics is the name given to the type of dental treatment which helps the jaw develop properly & the teeth to grow straight. Orthodontics treatment is usually carried out when :

The teeth are crooked or uneven

Their are spaces between the teeth

The jaw is too small to fit all the teeth in

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The dentist will take impressions of your teeth (moulds) in order to make models.

X-rays of your mouth will be taken to check the position of the developing teeth.

A treatment plan will be decided & discussed with you before the treatment continues.

Next, some teeth may have to be removed & sometimes a brace is used to help straighten the teeth.

Their are 2 different types of braces which can be used depending on the treatment required the simplest kind is a removable brace which has special wires on a plastic plate to fit around your teeth. Sometimes a fixed brace may be used as the dentist may feel he will get a better result. This is where little brackets are fitted onto the teeth with a wire pulling them together.

The treatment does tend to take about 2 years so you must keep all your appointments and it is important to keep your brace, teeth and gums very clean, otherwise you may end up with straight & decayed teeth.

WOLLATON DENTAL CARE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

If you require more personal advice about having orthodontic treatment please ask your dentist or any member of the dental team to help you. The practice currently refers our patients to an orthodontic specialist

Ask your dentist or one of the dental team for more information.

Call us for an appointment on 0115 9283253

or email us on info@wollatondentalcare.co.uk