Dental Occlusion Dental occlusion is the way teeth fit when the upper and lower jaws come together. Dental Occlusion affects Teeth and gums Chewing efficiency and Chewing muscles Facial muscles Growth of upper and lower jaw Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Body posture and balance Brain activity Good dental occlusion not only helps in maintaining the health…
Labial Frenectomy Frenectomy is a surgical procedure of removal of labial or lingual frenum. Labial Frenum is a band-like structure that connects the upper lip with the upper jaw and lower lip with lower jaw. Frenectomy is required when labial frenum is attached higher which may cause a few issues Space between upper front two…
Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2) A few additional terms to know- Bands: These are metallic rings placed for more support from teeth. Buttons: These are round attachments, can be of metallic or tooth coloured. Spring: Placed in the wire between certain teeth. Loop: Part of wire bent into a certain shape. Power…
Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1) If you or your kid is going through Fixed Orthodontic Treatment, you should know basic terms- Wire: Wire is put into brackets. They apply some force to move teeth.Brackets: These are small metal, ceramic or plastic attachments fixed on teeth. These have a slot to receive a…
When is Orthodontic Treatment needed?There are various conditions which can be benefitted from Orthodontic Treatment- Irregular teeth Forwardly placed teeth Spacing Increased overjet Decreased overjet Deep bite Open bite Crossbite Impacted teeth Missing teeth Abnormal jaw growth TMJ problems Cavities & bad breath Habits like Mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, thumb sucking Migraine and other headaches…
Aligners Cons Even though aligners offer better aesthetics and patient satisfaction, they have some limitations. Cons of Aligners- Aligners are costly Dependence on patients’ cooperation and willingness to wear the aligners Some cases need attachments to be bonded on teeth surface Use of temporary anchorage devices may be required in severe cases Caution to be…
Are aligners better than braces?Aligners are a better choice than fixed appliances for mild cases. Aligners when compared to fixed braces offer added advantages Better results with aligners Faster treatment Lesser number of visits to Orthodontics Lesser emergency visits Aligners can also be used in complex cases with caution. ReferencesOrthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and The…
Aligners Advantages Aligners are one of the most advanced and popular options for getting teeth straightened. Aligners advantages – Aligners are invisible Very easy to use and can be removed anytime Aligners can be removed before drinking & eating No eating/ drinking restrictions Easy to wear and take off Easy to take care of aligners…
Hey Readers, This time, I am going to answer one of the most common questions asked. Why does this happen? This question is frequently asked by those who get spaces between their teeth and with time the spacing increases. How teeth remain in stable position? Let’s see what how teeth remain stable in mouth. If…
