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Orthodontics

Orthodontic consultation

An orthodontic consultation is very comprehensive and takes 45 minutes to an hour.

A full intra-oral and extra-oral examination is done.

Panoramic and Cephalometric x-rays are taken.

Impressions for study models are done.

Extra and intra oral photographs are taken.


A Complete diagnosis and treatment plan is done, which will be presented on a second appointment.


Removable appliance therapy for children (plates and retainers).

Removable appliances can be used to correct mal-occlusions in kids from a very early age. Some of the most common problems that can be treated are prolonged thumb sucking and dummy sucking, as well as other habits effecting the development of the teeth and face. These appliances need be worn for 3-6 months.

The cost of removable appliances is significantly less than fixed braces, and can also prevent long and invasive treatment later in life. Example of removable appliances are plates and retainers

Kids Ortho

Orthodontic problems in children can be addressed as early as 5 years. Sometimes early intervention can prevent long orthodontic treatment later on in life. The most important things to look out for are habits that some children might have like thumb sucking. These habits can cause skeletal imbalance and can be treated very effectively early on.

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Adult Ortho

Healthy teeth can be moved at any age. Irregular teeth and a poor bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, abnormal wear of the biting surfaces of the teeth, cavities, areas of weakened enamel and surprisingly on a psychological level, it is incredible how mal-aligned teeth can greatly affect personal contentment and self-esteem.

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Fixed appliance therapy or conventional braces

METAL BRACES AND CERAMIC BRACES


Adults can have conventional metal braces or clear braces. Metal braces are sometimes used on the lower jaw only, and white braces are used on the top teeth that are more visible.

The term, ‘conventional braces’, simply describes the type of braces that we are all generally familiar with. Your treatment can last up to two years, depending upon the amount of movement necessary. Once your treatment is completed you will need to wear a clear night-time retainer for at least a year which holds the teeth in their new position until they settle permanently into their new position.

Ceramic braces are made of a clear or tooth colored material, and is usually very popular with adult patients. The cost of clear braces are usually a bit more than metal braces.

SHORT TERM ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT ( 6 – 8 MONTH )

Short Term braces are the most natural, most conservative and least invasive approach for you to improve your appearance.

Simply said, 6-month braces (short term orthodontics) are used to improve the appearance of upper front teeth or lower front teeth in a very short time – usually about six months. It is limited orthodontics not comprehensive orthodontics. The objective is to move only the front six to eight teeth only and not change the bite overall. Because the objective is limited the time span to achieve a more aesthetic smile is very short.

Traditional metal orthodontic braces are normally placed for the 6-month braces. However, if preferred we can use ceramic or white brackets instead of the metal ones.