What
does the treatment involve?
Orthodontic
treatment involves fixing of braces i.e. custom – made appliances
which are designed according to the problem being treated. They
may be removable or fixed (cemented &/or bonded). They may
be made of metal, plastic, ceramic or may be in combination. All
corrective appliances have one aim to use gentle pressure to move
teeth into proper position. In some cases a patient may need to
get some teeth extracted in order to fix the braces. Teeth are
removed only after serious consideration. However, if the patient
is referred to a qualified orthodontist at an early age and the
problem is not severe, then, entire treatment may be carried out
without tooth removal.
People are generally most scared of dental chair, rather many
have "phobias", due to the painful dental treatment.
But in orthodontic treatment, the pain is very mild and only discomfort
felt is of a foreign body sensation in mouth. This too disappears
in due course of time, as within a few days the child gets used
to it very well. Most children adjust to braces quickly and they
become a part of patient, just like a pair of spectacles, and
wear their "tin grins" with pride.
Next
favorite question is -are there any dietary restrictions? The
answer is- not really, as
one can eat regular food except
for peanuts, chikki, caramels, chewing gum and hard fruits, as
these food can break or loosen one’s braces making
patient feel uncomfortable and can delay treatment. Also one has
to take care of braces during contact sports like boxing, football,
hockey, cricket etc. to prevent damage to brace and injury to
the teeth and lips.
Different
treatment techniques
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Begg's Appliance
Last updated on 24-04-2001
