ORTHODONTICS
To prevent complications and restore a beautiful smile, more and more patients visit an orthodontist every year. Modern treatment methods cover a wide range of procedures and allow you to effectively eliminate existing problems and achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
What is a malocclusion? The first and most important thing you should know about bite is that uneven teeth (dental defects) are not the same as a malocclusion. The bite can be perfect even with tooth rotation and other defects. The correct bite is a bite in which the upper incisors and canines cover the lower ones, the upper premolars (semi-molars) are in close contact with the lower ones, and the upper molars (molars) slightly protrude above the lower ones. It is recommended to start treatment of malocclusion after a complete change of teeth in a child - bite correction in children. In adolescence, bone tissue is more pliable, and problems can be treated very effectively. Bite correction in adults is a longer process. The tissues are fully formed and it is not always easy to "move" them. However, modern medicine is ready to help you make your smile perfect.
The main specialists in the field of aesthetic dentistry are orthopedic dentists. Their area of responsibility is the manufacture and installation of artificial crowns and prostheses. Not only your feelings during the "operation" of prostheses and implants, but also your appearance depends on their skills. Gold "fixes" and "iron teeth" have become obsolete, because the prices for aesthetic dentistry have become more affordable and the requirements of the time have changed. Modern technologies and the latest materials make it possible to manufacture prostheses and crowns that are as close as possible to the native teeth in color and shape.
The clinic "Aleksandr Sulima" employs competent and experienced orthodontists who will help both adults and children to correct the bite gently and painlessly. Please contact us and we will discuss the methods of bite correction, prices and treatment time at the first appointment.
The choice of how to correct a malocclusion is the prerogative of the orthodontist. Based on the results of the examination, the doctor may prescribe completely different forms of treatment, from special exercises for the facial muscles to wearing special appliances. Plates, lingual and vestibular braces, removable mouth guards, or even bite correction surgery - it all depends on the patient's age and the severity of the problem.
Correction of bite with braces.
Braces are the most commonly used. The cost of such a bite correction procedure depends on the type of braces used, the period of wearing them, the need for adjustments, and the frequency of visits to the doctor. Also, the price of braces depends on the material of manufacture. Metal braces are the cheapest, but ceramic or sapphire braces will cost a little more. Today, there are "quick" and "invisible" braces, which the orthodontist will be happy to tell you about at the initial consultation!
Bite correction with mouth guards.
The bite can also be corrected with the help of kappa technology. It corrects minor bite pathologies and uneven teeth positioning. The essence of the technology is that there is no need to wear braces or plates in your mouth all the time. The aligners are worn at night and for a couple of hours during the day. An excellent option for those who find it difficult to aesthetically cope with the presence of braces in the mouth.
Bite correction with plates.
Orthodontic plates are mainly used in pediatric dentistry or to correct minor defects in single teeth. They are rarely used in modern dentistry due to their low effectiveness.
Bite correction by tooth trainers.
It is used in pediatric orthodontics and is an excellent alternative to orthodontic plates. Children wear them with pleasure!