Conventional permanent and removable orthodontics

Orthodontics is concerned with correcting irregularities which may necessitate substituting teeth or correcting abnormalities which occur when chewing in order to assure optimal aesthetic appeal and functionality.

This treatment is best carried out between the ages of 9 and 15 when bone and dental structures are developing although some preventative treatments correcting malformation are better undertaken during early years between 4 and 5.

Furthermore, there are treatments which correct aesthetic problems available for adults, periodontal diseases, noises which occur when speaking or opening the mouth…

Age is not an issue when it comes to following a course of treatment.

The needs of every individual patient dictate the time involved in a course of treatment although as a rule it takes some 1 to 2 years.

It is advisable when completing a course of treatment to use a reinforcing device for a certain period until such time as the teeth under treatment have become firmly settled/fixed in their new position.

Accepting such a device does not take long even though there may be an initial sensation of a foreign body or mild abrasions which can be avoided by applying wax, gels or other suitable products.

Upon completion of such treatment, the patient is able to enjoy the delights of having an attractive, healthy smile for the rest of his/her life.