Explain Orthodontist
Orthodontist is a dental specialist which helps straighten a person's teeth …show more content…
and prevent the irregularities of the teeth using braces, retainers and other devices. They help to keep the teeth healthy for a long time.
It must be noted that most of the people see the role of an Orthodontist in straightening the teeth. But with the crowded teeth, under bites or overbites, it lead to tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss. So, they come of a great help.
The procedure of Orthodontist
Firstly, there is a consultation with the Orthodontist with an extremely competitive price. Later, X- rays are taken and the dental impressions which will help plan the treatment. An expert advice is given for the invisible braces and a detailed understanding of the treatment schedules and any decision made.
The highly trained orthodontist will give one the best treatment, once their needs are assessed.
With the problems like crowded or overlapping teeth or having problems with the growth of jaw and tooth development are treated well by the orthodontists amongst the kids. The main occurrence for the jaw and teeth problems could be because of tooth decay, losing baby teeth early, accidents or habits like thumb sucking. These could be generic too.
When Should a Kid Go to the Orthodontist?
There is no fixed age to see the orthodontists. Few kids visit them at the age of six and few at ten. Even adults visit them to cure their problems. It is said by the orthodontist that for a kid, the age of seven is ideal to spot the problems in teeth and seek the treatment. It doesn't indicate that the kid will get braces right away. But this will help orthodontist to know where the problems exist and can have their own space to start the treatment.
Braces
Braces put the pressure on the teeth and correct the teeth line up so that it moves into a straighter position.
Retainer also applies pressure to one's teeth so that one's teeth could be hold in a straight position after wearing braces.
Later, there will be frequent visits to the orthodontist with the braces on. The visits are very essential to get regular dental checkups in which one's teeth will be cleaned and checked for cavities. Also they will check that the braces are rightly in place. Further, they will guide you how to wear rubber bands, which are stretched between the two and help to correct the way your teeth line up.
There would be times when one will feel little uncomfortable when one wears braces or orthodontic devices. A pain reliever or the wax provided by orthodontist helps to cover any spots on the braces disturbing you.
Braces are worn for a different periods of time as per the advise by the orthodontist. But most wear them for 1 to 3 years. Sometimes, after wearing braces, a few kids are also asked to wear retainers for a while to keep their teeth in place. Every kid wears a retainer as per the need by the teeth. But the best part is that, by the time one wears a retainer, one will be smiling a super
smile.