Orthodontic treatment involves moving or straightening teeth to improve the appearance and functionality of the teeth. So, it is best to treat your dental alignment issues with an expert like Dr Rupali Wanckhede at Smile Edge, Andheri.

Common Dental Malocclusions

Spacing Issues: Unnatural gaps between teeth may occur due to smaller, missing or poorly developed teeth.

Crowded Teeth: Crowded or poorly aligned teeth are those teeth that may be too large to fit normally in the mouth.

Crossbite: This describes the misalignment of upper teeth and lower teeth that leads to poor appearance, insufficient biting, and erodible teeth.

Open Bite: The lower end of the upper teeth doesn't align with the upper end of the lower teeth based on space.

Overbite: When upper front and lower front teeth don't align nicely, this dental issue is called overbite. Sometimes, this can lead to gum disease, palate damage and tooth loss.

Underbite: This occurs when the lower front and upper teeth don't meet and are too far forward or back.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Smile Edge

The most important step to treat these issues is to have a full examination of the face, teeth and jaws. Next, to understand the structure of your teeth and jaw, orthodontists take dental X-rays to have a thorough look at your teeth. Based on the reports, the orthodontist will customise an ideal treatment plan.

Different Types of Orthodontic Appliances:

Braces: Braces are of different types including traditional metal braces, self-ligating and ceramic braces. This helps to gradually move your teeth into the desired position.

Clear Aligners: It's a popular alternative to braces that uses a series of customised, clear aligner trays.

Retainers:Post-orthodontic treatment, a retainer comes in use to keep teeth from drifting out of the desirable position.

Functional Appliances: Devices like Twin Block or Herbst appliances help to rectify any jaw growth issues.

Treatment Phases: Treatment phases can be divided into two parts - active and retention phase. During the active treatment phase, your orthodontist will apply and adjust your appliances to move teeth into the desired position. Post-treatment, retainers help to maintain the new aesthetic position of the teeth.

How much time will the treatment take?

Usually, the duration varies based on the patient's age, the severity of the case and the type of treatment used to cure the dental issue. Nonetheless, the treatment may last for 12 to 36 months.

Post-treatment Follow-up and Maintenance

• • It is important to keep up with the dentist to monitor your progress and adjust the dental appliances at regular intervals.
• • Practice good oral hygiene during and after the treatment to avoid tooth decay and gum disease.

Why Choose Smile Edge?

Even though many people consider visiting a clinic for orthodontic services when they want to enhance their smile, orthodontic treatment is much more than that. Orthodontists in Smile Edge provide a wide variety of dental treatments, with clinical expertise and the latest technology, depending on your needs. Dr. Rupali Wanckhede is the owner of the most popular clinic in Andheri, Mumbai, running Smile Edge for 25 years to beautify your smile! To learn more about how to achieve optimal results in your treatment, schedule an appointment today!

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