Orthodontic treatment – For a beautiful smile
Importance of consulting an orthodontist, if there is a problem with the outer appearance of the teeth. Braces are normally used for correction and they are available in ceramic, metal and wires to form brackets on the teeth.
Orthodontic treatment is a part of cosmetic dentistry and the orthodontist has a number of temporary treatments for oral health care if you have a problem with your teeth. Often teeth can get deformed, have several flaws and gaps or even become crooked. This could be caused by accidents, calcium deficiency or poor care of your mouth.
A beautiful smile on a person’s face can have a strong attractive power, and the smile can be especially beautiful if the teeth are white, faultless and well formed. A set of crooked and unhealthy teeth not only looks bad, but causes the person to suffer from low self esteem and a lack of self confidence.
An orthodontist can change your life by rendering the necessary treatment after he has examined your tooth. A common dental treatment is the use of braces and can cure slanted teeth or uneven upper and lower jaws. Some people who suffer from calcium deficiency and have now got uneven teeth can use braces as well so that their teeth align back in the right place. In this way the smile naturally undergoes an improvement.
The braces which are used today are made of a variety of materials. The techniques are now sophisticated and the orthodontic treatment for the patient is less painful. For example, ceramic braces are comfortable to wear, whereas the metal wires and brackets are old fashioned, but still used. The latest invention in this line is the clear braces. They are custom-designed braces and cannot be seen. Hence the people will not know that you are wearing braces. Many young people and adults prefer to wear the clear braces, because they find the traditional metal or ceramic braces simply uncomfortable.
The braces have to be worn for a relatively long period of time, but the latest addition to the market the ‘6-month braces’ needs to be worn for a shorter time. That would definitely solve the problem of the discomfort for the patient. But if you wear braces, all other activities can be continued without any problem like singing, playing a musical instrument and dining out. Most of the orthodontic patients are youngsters and every fifth patient is an adult.
A good and successful orthodontic treatment will give you the beautiful smile that you desire. But if the problem is left untreated, it may become worse. And once teeth become hard to clean there is a possibility of tooth decay or gum disease.
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Article written by Dr. Sween Kathuria (Cosmetic Dentist) in Delhi, India, offering world class Cosmetic Dentistry.
