Orthodontics In Green Point, Brooklyn
Uneven teeth can create real discomfort not only physically but also psychologically. People lose self-confidence, along with the habit of smiling often.
The problem of malocclusion is faced by more than 85% of the world’s population. Uneven teeth often cause problems with prosthetics in adulthood. Also, malocclusion can cause serious health complications. Every year, more and more people turn to iSmile Dental specialists in New York to solve this problem.
About Orthodontics
The relevant techniques are studied in the dental direction - orthodontics. An orthodontist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing proper bites in a patient. Modern methods of treating malocclusion can level out not only the unevenness of the dentition but also correct the maxillofacial structure already in adult patients.
The most popular way to align teeth is to install braces for patients. The orthodontist determines the need for the use of braces, and their cost largely depends on the type chosen, as well as on the individual characteristics of the patient's dentition.
During treatment, the orthodontist iSmile Dental perfects the shape of the jaws: unfolds and moves the teeth to improve the appearance of the oral cavity and its functionality; conducts procedures to strengthen the gums, teeth, jaw joints by distributing uniform pressure on all teeth.
Pediatric orthodontics involves correcting malocclusion and aligning teeth. Deformities caused by diseases of age-related changes, periodontal disease, and tooth loss are corrected mainly by orthodontics for adults.
Orthodontists use four methods to correct tooth irregularities:
- surgical;
- hardware;
- functional;
- apparatus-surgical.
In the arsenal of orthodontists, iSmile Dental has various devices: plates (removable and non-removable), braces (vestibular, lingual), and a vast range of mouth guards designed for patients of any age. Computer diagnostics help to determine the best treatment method and accurately predict treatment outcomes. With the help of computer scanning systems, iSmile Dental specialists have the opportunity to create individual braces for each patient.
For patients who refuse to wear braces, there is a system of removable mouthguards, including transparent ones, which allows you to align your teeth gradually.
Dentists of iSmile Dental strongly recommend not delaying a visit to the clinic. Many experts believe that it is from age that the complexity of treatment depends, allowing one to achieve the desired results. The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on the degree of curvature of the dentition, which will be corrected.
Not every dentist can eliminate the problem of malocclusion. Among all dentists, only 5% specialize in orthodontics and have the proper qualifications and experience. Our dentists confirm their specialization with the appropriate certificates. Trust your health only to specialists.
faq
What is included in orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment provides diagnosis, braces, and surgical procedures if necessary. A doctor can only choose a treatment method. At the same time, the patient’s preferences and features are discussed during the consultation.
When is an orthodontist needed?
Orthodontic treatment is carried out in cases where the patient needs to correct the bite and align the teeth. Orthodontists are addressed to make the teeth in the rows straight and the smile flawless. It happens that a person is satisfied with everything, but at the reception of a specialist, he learns that he needs orthodontic treatment.
What should be the correct bite?
The bite is considered valid if the following factors coincide:
- The center of the lower dentition coincides with the upper one.
- The axis of symmetry of the face passes between the central line of the incisors.
- Chewing teeth are in tight contact.
- The upper incisors cover the eponymous lower ones by about a third.
How is the examination by an orthodontist performed?
During the consultation, the doctor finds out the reason for your treatment and clarifies whether you have previously worn any orthodontic devices, what you would like to change, and what results to achieve in the therapy process.
How to understand that it's time to see an orthodontist?
- Uneven teeth;
- Bad habits;
- Mouth breathing;
- Violation of the pronunciation of individual sounds;
- Asymmetry in the face, smile, bite;
- Early loss of milk teeth;
- Reverse overlap of incisors;
- A large gap between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw.
Is it possible to live with malocclusion?
At first glance, the anomaly of occlusion is an insignificant defect that an adult can easily ignore. Living with an incorrect bite is possible. In fact, you remember the existing defect constantly.
How does the face change while wearing braces?
Quite often, the line of the lips is aligned, the nose acquires a more precise shape and is slightly raised, the massive chin is smoothed, and the second chin completely disappears or decreases. That is, all changes occur only for the better.
What should I do before going to the orthodontist?
Before orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to visit a hygienist for professional teeth cleaning and perform minor periodontological manipulations.
How does the bite affect the psyche?
Due to malocclusion, speech problems and asymmetry of the face may appear. In addition, psychological problems are possible when a person is embarrassed by his appearance, and it is more difficult for him to contact others.
How are braces placed? Does it hurt?
The installation of braces is a painless process. An exception may be complex clinical cases in which the patient experiences minor but tolerable discomfort. Braces affect the teeth immediately after the orthodontist has fixed them.
Why can't I bite with braces?
When chewing solid food, you can damage the arc, peel off the braces, and break or tear the ligature. Replacing parts of the braces is an additional cost and increases the duration of treatment. In addition to mechanical damage, chewing solid food can be painful.
Why does the bite change with age?
Not only the bite changes but also the dentition as a whole. This is because bone density decreases with age (after about 40 years). Bone tissue is constantly renewed.
