Whether you need teeth whitening to brighten your smile, veneers to correct imperfections, or orthodontics to achieve perfect alignment, Our Crowning Smiles caters to all your dental aspirations.
We use digital portable x-rays which provide instant x-rays which we can analyse to be able to decide on what treatment is needed.
Professional Consultation
We will discuss your primary issues and your wishes concerning your teeth.
Dental Examination
This is followed by a professional examination of the teeth and gums.
Complete Treatment Plan
We devise a complete treatment plan for restoring your healthy smile.
How can braces help you as an adult?
People assume that braces are only meant to correct the look. The reality is so much deeper than that. Here are some issues braces can help navigate.
Issue
Possible resulting issue
Crowding/haphazard placed teeth
Poor oral hygiene
Improper bite
Chewing inefficiency
Crooked teeth
Bleeding gums/Halitosis/tooth mobility
Irregular teeth
Calculus deposits i.e. yellow teeth
Forward placed/proclined teeth
A more convex profile and posteriorly displaced chin
Spacing between teeth
Speech problems
Open bite
How can braces help your child?
When your child still has both primary and permanent teeth, if needed, wearing braces can help fix the following problems:
Jaw growth disorders at this stage can be corrected in a non-invasive manner which may later require surgical correction
Treatment of crooked
What is the right age to get braces?
Every individual is different. Orthodontic treatment can be started as young as 7 years old. There is no upper limit in terms of age for braces.
If you have good oral health and firm teeth, you can get braces at any age.
There are various kinds of orthodontic treatment available for all ages such as metal conventional braces, metal self-ligating braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and aligners.
Post Treatment Care For Braces
Brush & Floss twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. Healthy teeth respond better to the treatment.
Visit your dentist on time for follow-up checks. Make a note of your appointments and follow suggestions, if any.
Be patient. The treatment duration may vary depending on the case. The teeth will take the time to adjust accordingly.
Do’s And Don’ts With Braces On
Do’s
Try and avoid sticky food like gum or caramel.
Ask for a mouth guard, if you play a sport.
Consume drinks which are low on sugar content and not carbonated.
Brush after every meal and never let food stuck on your braces.
Visit your dentist on every follow-up.
Don’ts
Don’t chew hard food and ice.
Do not bite your fingernails.
Do not consume more than one soda a week.
Do not forget to floss like a boss.
Faq
How Long Does It Take To Put Braces On?
After bonding the dental braces, it takes about 1-2 hours for the process to finish.
Are Teeth Extracted For Orthodontic Treatment?
Usually, orthodontists do not recommend tooth extraction for fixing teeth braces. But if there is a serious crowding issue, one or two teeth need to be removed.
What Colour Braces Should One Get?
There is a variety of braces available and it depends on the patient getting them. If the patient wishes so, they can even get transparent/ceramic braces as well. For more information on what kind of braces will be more suitable for your needs, visit a Dental specialist at Dr. Deepika’s dental clinic.
Are Braces Painful?
Getting or having braces is not painful. However, slight discomfort and soreness are usual after getting them. Apart from this, metal braces may feel to be a little tight after getting them readjusted on a follow-up visit to the orthodontist.
How long does one need to wear braces?
The total duration of wearing dental braces depends on multiple factors that include the condition of teeth and compliance to oral care practices. Usually, the duration may vary from 18-36 months.
What Can You Not Eat With Braces On?
While wearing dental braces, one must definitely avoid any carbonated drinks, sticky food, and crunchy food including ice and popcorn.