What are Metal Braces?
Metal Braces are orthodontic appliances made of stainless steel or titanium. They are suitable for patients of all ages. They are the cheapest among braces and are considered the most effective. Once fitted, metal braces exert pressure on the tooth to move it to the correct position. Orthodontists adjust the wires of metal braces at every appointment to make sure that the tooth moves correctly. It takes about one to three hours to fit metal braces.
For how long should I wear Metal Braces?
Patients need to wear metal braces for two to four years. The time taken to correct tooth alignment depends on the age of the patient and the needs of each individual patient.
Is having Metal Braces fitted painful?
Fitting metal braces is not a painful procedure. Patients will feel pain and discomfort after the braces are fitted, as pressure is exerted on the teeth to move them to their new position. The pain and discomfort diminishes as patients get used to their braces.
How are Metal Braces fitted?
The orthodontist will polish the teeth and paint the front surfaces with glue. The metal brackets will be pasted onto the teeth. A curing light is focused to fix the brackets. The orthodontist will thread a wire through the brackets and then place wires around the brackets to hold them in place.
What care is required after fitting Metal Braces?
Patients should practice proper dental hygiene and brush and floss their teeth correctly. Patients should use fluoride toothpaste. They should not eat hard or chewy food items that will damage their braces. Patients should attend their orthodontist appointments to ensure the correct fianl position of the teeth is achieved.
Why visit Antipolo City?
Why is Antipolo City a popular tourist destination?
Antipolo City is a well-known pilgrimage centre in the Philippines. Pilgrims from across the Philippines visit the Anitpolo Cathedral where the image of the Virgin of Antipolo is enshrined. Nature lovers come to see the Hinulgang Taktak National Park. It is also famed for its local cuisine. There are hotels to suit every budget, bed and breakfasts, resorts, guesthouses and apartments that accommodate tourists in Antipolo City.
Why is Antipolo City an international medical tourism destination?
Antipolo City has many well-equipped JCI accredited medical and dental clinics and hospitals that offer services to overseas patients. They offer packages to combine a holiday and treatment.
How does a medical tourist get to Antipolo City from the airport?
Antipolo City is serviced by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. There are taxis, shuttle buses and coaches to take visitors from the airport to Antipolo City. Hospitals and clinics that offer services to medical tourists often offer airport transfer services and local transportation services in addition to arranging accommodation and offering treatments.
What are the visa requirements for medical tourists to the Philippines?
There are no specific medical tourism visa requirements for patients travelling to the Philippines. Patients with valid passports and return tickets travelling from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and a few other countries do not require a visa for staying in the Philippines for up to 21 days. Patients can get details of visa requirements by visiting the website: www.immigration.gov.ph
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