It cleans better
Aligned teeth leave fewer places a brush cannot enter. That is the advantage still there when the smile is no longer news.
Orthodontics · Dentistry
Orthodontics for
alignment and function.
Aligned teeth improve hygiene and chewing.
Orthodontics moves teeth into the position where the two arches close better. Aligned teeth are easier to clean and distribute the chewing load correctly.
Arch
What it is
Moving a tooth means remodelling the bone around it.
The path is measured in months.
A tooth moves because a light, constant force makes the bone around it remodel. It is not a push, it is a direction held for a long time. That is why an orthodontic path is measured in months and not in appointments.
The assessment
The preliminary assessment.
Bite, gums and imaging before treatment.
The position of a tooth is assessed within the arch and against the opposite arch, not on its own. That is why the assessment always precedes treatment.
How the two arches close
The problem is nearly always the relationship between the arches, not the tooth you notice in the mirror. We start from how you close.
The state of the gums
Nothing gets moved on inflamed gums: the inflammation is treated first, then the movement is planned.
What is under the crown
Roots and bone are assessed before starting, in three dimensions where needed.
The advantages
The advantages of treatment.
Easier hygiene and a well-distributed load.
The load spreads out
When the arches close well, chewing does not always unload onto the same teeth.
Maintenance is part of the path
Biofilm builds up faster under an orthodontic bracket. Professional hygiene during the path is not an extra.
Frequent questions
The most frequent questions.
The rest is answered at the assessment visit.
Is it only for teenagers?
No. Bone remodels in adults too, which is why an orthodontic path stays possible at many ages. What changes with age is explained at the visit.
How long does it take?
It depends on how much and how the teeth have to move. The estimate is made after looking, not before.
Does it hurt?
The forces used are light by definition. In the days after an adjustment you feel pressure, and we tell you beforehand.
Can I have professional cleaning during the path?
It is worth it, and it is the part people tend to postpone. Around brackets biofilm builds up faster than elsewhere.
Book
Book the orthodontic visit.
Take care of yourself, with us.
The bite, the gums and the imaging are assessed, and we tell you whether and how to proceed. Book on WhatsApp or by phone.
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