ANSWER: Orthodontic therapy may be required if you notice evidence of misaligned teeth, gaps between teeth, or overlapping teeth.

Bite down completely, but keep your lips open to see the teeth. Do the front teeth match the bottom ones? Do your top teeth protrude past your bottom teeth? Upper front teeth cover more than half of the bottom teeth or the top teeth are in front of the bottom teeth? Take a look at how your jaw is set. When biting down, does the jaw slip off centre? Any jaw misalignment or shifting indicates a skeletal or jaw bone condition that needs an early orthodontic intervention. These are just a few of the more evident signs of orthodontic issues.

ANSWER: Orthodontic treatments employ a variety of tools to re-train muscles, gradually shift the teeth such that they move into the correct position slowly and promote or restrain jaw growth by applying modest pressure to the bones to accurately model your face.

ANSWER: Fixed or detachable appliances may be used in orthodontic therapy. Our Orthodontist will recommend the best treatment option for you based on the severity of your case during the consultation.

ANSWER: Modern orthodontic treatment has a wide variety of solutions for your dental problems. Over the last few years, orthodontic treatment mechanisms have evolved technologically. Today’s orthodontic treatment is not only more effective and precise but also more comfortable thanks to the introduction of new high-tech wires, smaller braces, novel accessories, emphasis on preventive/interceptive therapies and most recently Invisible teeth aligners. Technique and technologies such as lingual orthodontics, invisible aligners, etc. are not visible when you smile or open your mouth wide. However these might not be useful for every case or scenario. Our Orthodontist will discuss all types of treatment options that will be most suitable for you.

ANSWER: Braces, in general, might be uncomfortable at first until you get used to them. Teeth may be sore for a day or two after each adjustment treatment, but they are not unpleasant. Our Orthodontist will discuss these issues and how to address them during the course of your treatment.

ANSWER: Traditional braces can make many individuals feel self-conscious. People who are self-conscious about having braces and have aesthetic issues with their teeth will benefit from invisible aligners. Nobody sees that you’re wearing invisible aligners because they’re practically undetectable. There are no wires or metal brackets, unlike traditional braces, so you can feel considerably more at ease.

However, not every individual or case/scenario is suitable to be treated with clear aligners. Our Orthodontist will discuss wether your case is suitable for treatment with invisible aligners.

ANSWER: Treatment time varies from person to person and also from case to case, however orthodontic treatment is usually long and requires multiple sittings and follow-up visits. We at SMILE DENTAL CLINIC emphasize that your time is valuable and always work towards balancing your treatment, work and lifestyle needs. Our orthodontist will always discuss the treatment plan and clinical visits with you in detail so that effective treatment will be administered with precision and unmatched fidelity.