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Orthodontics

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Orthodontics

The Gawai Healthcare orthodontics team specializes in correcting misaligned teeth and jaws and providing patient-centered, evidence-based treatment for a balanced bite and beautiful smile. Multiple solutions are available, including growth modification, clear and invisible braces, surgical orthodontics. Both children and adults can undergo orthodontic treatments. Orthodontic treatments can be started as early as age eight. Recently many adults are opting to undergo orthodontic treatments at age 50+ too. There are different types of orthodontic treatment to correct a bad bite:
  • Metal Braces
  • Invisalign
  • Ceramic Braces
  • Hidden Braces
Many different types of appliances, both fixed and removable, are used to help move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These appliances work by placing gentle pressure on the teeth and jaws. The severity of your problem will determine which orthodontic approach is likely to be the most effective.  

FAQ

The entire process  takes about 1-2 hours.

Orthodontist usually tries not to extract a tooth but if there is severe crowding then they might need to remove one or two teeth.

Braces do not hurt while putting them on but there can be a little discomfort or soreness after they have been placed, which lasts only for a few days.

The duration varies from 18 months to 3 years.

One should not consume carbonated drinks, avoid eating sticky foods and crunchy food upon the situation.

Your orthodontist will want to see you about every month or so in order to make sure the braces are exerting steady pressure on the teeth. 

The mechanical process used to move teeth with braces is the same at any age. So the benefits of orthodontic treatments are available to both children and adults who wish to improve their appearance and bite. The main differences between treatments in adults and children is that certain corrections in adults may require more than braces alone and the treatments may take longer because adult bones are no longer growing.

Some people may get braces for mostly cosmetic reasons but there are also a number of health benefits to straighter teeth. Straight teeth are easier to clean,.

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