Orthodontist Consultation Gujarat

Braces and retainers straighten the teeth and improve the patient's appearance; They improve the patient's bite; They help teeth stay set in their position after they have straightened; They help control the teeth shift that naturally occurs; Sometimes they are used to help medical problems, such as tongue thrust (this is a condition where the tongue sneaks through the teeth as the patient talks). Although braces and retainers are mostly seen in children, they are for children and adults alike, since the mechanical process that is used to move the teeth is the same at any age. However, certain corrections in adults can take longer as adult bones are no longer growing; as well as that, in some cases adults may require more than braces to straighten their teeth. Braces and retainers should not be worn by children under the age of 12 - only by this age will the permanent teeth have erupted. The procedure consists of attaching tiny brackets to the patient's teeth using special bonding agents. After that the orthodontist will place wires through those brackets. These wires act as tracks that create the "path of movement" which will guide the teeth. Ligatures (tiny elastic bands) can also be used to hold the wires to the brackets; there is a multitude of colors for patients to choose from.

A mouthguard is a flexible appliance that is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. A mouthguard can prevent serious injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, cerebral hemorrhage and neck injuries by helping to avoid situations where the lower jaw gets jammed into the upper jaw. Mouthguards are effective in moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth, preventing laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks, especially for those who wear orthodontic appliances. They may also reduce the severity and incidence of concussions.

Dental implants