Braces

Braces

Braces are fixed appliances that are used for over a period of approximately 1-2 years for the correction of crooked teeth(malalignment). After the correction, removable retainers are given for a period of about 6 months in order to retain the teeth and stabilize it in the corrected position.

This type of treatment will require the patient to visit the dentist once every month in order to change the existing wires and elastics.

Metal Braces: These are metallic braces and hence are cheaper than the ceramic ones.

Ceramic Braces: (tooth colored braces) as they are transparent they are aesthetic.

Lingual braces are an advanced technique where the braces are placed on the inner aspect of the teeth and hence are invisible.

Damon Braces^®: These are Self-ligating braces which are modern alternative to traditional braces that straighten your teeth more comfortably and efficiently.
Instead of using tight, stain-prone rubber bands to hold the wire in place, these brackets feature a built-in sliding door that snaps shut around the wire.
This allows the wire to slide smoothly, reducing friction and applying a gentler, more natural pressure to move your teeth. For you, this means fewer clinic visits, shorter appointments, and an easier brushing time and keeping your teeth clean.

Advantages over traditional braces:

• Faster treatment – As they are self-ligating, they require about half the time of conventional braces.
• Less breakage-as they are self-ligating, there is no fracture or popping out of braces.
• Less pain – Patients reported 60% less discomfort with Damon braces.
• Less friction –  Allows the teeth to move smoothly and comfortably with lighter, more natural forces.
• Lesser plaque and bacterial accumulation on the braces.

Orthodontic Treatment :

You may need an orthodontic treatment if you notice the following problems:

• Crooked or crowded teeth, spacing between the teeth, protruding upper or lower front teeth
• Upper front teeth that overlap the lower teeth too much — either vertically (overbite) or horizontally (overjet)
• Upper front teeth that bite behind the lower ones (underbite/crossbite), other jaw malalignment problems that cause an uneven bite.

Procedure :

Exam and Evaluation: Orthodontist conducts a thorough extra-oral and intra-oral exam of your facial profile, teeth, jaws and mouth. Panoramic X-ray and (Lateral Cephalometric) X-ray, Plaster models might be required.

Potential tooth extraction: If your mouth is very overcrowded, or there is less space orthodontist may recommend removing one or more permanent teeth to allow room for the remaining teeth to fit comfortably.

Monthly visits: To change your wires and elastics.

Other procedures:

In severe cases, where tooth movement alone will not correct a bite that’s significantly off, jaw surgery is required in combination with orthodontic correction (orthognathic surgeries).

The Dental Galaxy®’s advantage: An in-house orthodontist who will thoroughly examine and curate a customised treatment plan for you that ensures the fastest treatment time possible, a reassuring maintenance guide, and guaranteed results. We also offer pre & post-treatment photographs, comfortable time slots & locations to visit, a variety of braces to choose from, superior-quality brackets & appliances at a reasonable price, and convenient instalment options ensuring a hassle-free procedure.