Orthodontic treatment questions
Around 40-70% of the general population may have an advantage from the orthodontic treatment.
Some of them are kids and some of the adults. The right time to visit the orthodontist is at the age of 7, and most of the patients start the orthodontic treatment at the age of 9-14.
Nowadays more and more adults seek of orthodontic treatment, but is this case the approach should involve close cooperation of the dentist, orthodontist and patient and in some cases oral surgeon. If we do so, we are able to create a beautiful smile and healthy teeth even at later age.
What is orthodontic treatment?
Is a specialty of dentistry which has to do with the reposition of the teeth and jaw. Problems like malposition teeth, crowding, protruded or intruded teeth, wrong position or wrong size of the jaws can be corrected with orthodontic treatment.
Unfortunately here in Cyprus the specialty of Orthodontist is not fully regulated and dentist can do orthodontic treatment. In this case the 80% of the cases will fail.
How the orthodontic treatment can be done?
Individualized appliances and brackets are designed by the orthodontist according to the problem. Because of these appliances the teeth move under stable, controlled and mild direction until reach the correct position.
Is an orthodontic treatment successful?
Yes, if the dentist has a specialty in orthodontics, and if the orthodontist design the case correct. The correct position of the brackets on the teeth is very important. Of course, we need the cooperation of the patient.
Orthodontic treatment for all the ages?
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. But the early diagnosis of the problem can reduce the severity of the problem and of course the cost.
Why adults seek of orthodontic treatment?
Look at your smile in the mirror. Is the most important element of your face.
Are you happy with your smile?
What do you believe about someone with a beautiful smile? Is charming?
What do you believe about someone with not so nice smile?
Most adults have orthodontic treatment because they believe the health of their smile is a part of their general appearance.
Is orthodontic treatment only for cosmetics?
Orthodontic treatment not only improves the aesthetics of a smile, but improves the general health of the teeth.
Crowing and malposition teeth is harder to be cleaned and decay is very often for these patients
With orthodontic treatment we correct the occlusion. Wrong occlusion leads to periodontal problems, teeth abrasion, and constant headaches.
Is orthodontic treatment painful?
Modern orthodontic treatment is very comfortable. Brackets are smaller and polished and the wires are more flexible.
Types
- Metal braces these are the convenient braces
- Clear Braces these braces because are clear take the color of the tooth. Only when someone is close to you can see whether you have braces or not.
- Incognito. This type of braces are customable for every person and positioned on the inside of the teeth. Having these braces no one knows that you have braces in your mouth
- Invisalign. These are customable clear splints that need to be in the mouth 23 hours a day.
Duration
Usually the orthodontic treatment lasts from 18-30 months according to the severity and the type of the problem. The cooperation of the patient and the oral hygiene maintenance plays a critical role in the duration of the treatment.
Cost
The cost of the orthodontic treatment individual for every patient and depends on the duration, the type of the braces the patient will choose and the combination of different intraoral and extraoral appliances we will need.
The payment is divided into monthly payments according to the duration of the treatment.
Dr. Michael Tamassios
Specialized Orthodontist at Stylianou Dental Clinic
+23 822111