Orthodontics
Orthodontics treatments at Beach Smile Dental in Redondo Beach offers with Invisible dental aligner from Invisalign, Clear Correct and MTM clear aligner.Nothing affects a person’s confidence in their smile like crooked or misplaced teeth, but they aren’t just a cause for concern for your appearance. Misaligned teeth can affect your bite and cause other issues such as migraines, excessive tooth wearing, and jaw pain.
Orthodontic treatment is the process of correcting your teeth alignment. Having well aligned teeth improves not only your appearance but can also significantly improve oral health and function. Orthodontic treatment can be safely and predictably undertaken at any stage of life—it is not just for children and teenagers. Fixed dental braces and retainers are the most common method of orthodontic treatment for younger patients, while clear orthodontic aligners (like Invisalign or Clear Correct) are very popular among adults. In young children, removable appliances (also known as ‘orthodontic plates’) can sometimes be used to improve the arrangement of teeth, by harnessing and gently guiding the growth of the young jaw bones. The use of these appliances in some cases may reduce the length of treatment with fixed braces or eliminate the need for braces later on in a child’s life.
Orthodontic treatment may be necessary for a number of reasons. You may have difficulty chewing, a cross bite (where your upper front teeth rest behind or inside your lower front teeth), a deep bite (your upper front teeth completely cover your lower front teeth), an open bite (your front teeth do not touch when biting together), or simply have crowded, overlapping, or spaced out teeth. Your upper and lower teeth may not line up or look like they are on an angle.
Our Dentists In Redondo Beach will complete a full dental examination, including x-rays, photos, and impressions or scans of your teeth. Assessment and planning the best treatment option may take several appointments. If your teeth are not suitable for treatment by a general dentist, We will refer you to a specialist orthodontist for more complex treatment.
Most people wear dental braces or clear aligners for between one and two years. If you are only looking for a minor cosmetic improvement, this treatment may take between 6 to 9 months, depending on the severity of the problem. After your braces are removed or your clear aligner treatment is completed, you may need to have a permanent retainer cemented onto the inner side of your teeth and issued with a removable retainer to wear during the night, to make sure your teeth do not move back into their original position.
At Beach Smile Dental in Redondo Beach, we need to understand your end goals and why you wish to correct the alignment of your teeth. This way we will have a better idea of what type of treatment would suit you better (fixed braces or clear aligners), what duration of treatment would be appropriate and achievable and what type of result you are expecting. Knowing this, in our dental clinic in Redonde Beach We can present you with a number of appropriate options and in some cases even give you a preview of the final outcome before commencing treatment.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with a surgical or invasive procedure, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Below are some of the more common frequently asked questions from our adult patients, but you can always contact us by email or phone to ask anything you’re unsure about.
As we all know, straight teeth can have a big influence on the aesthetic appearance of our smile. Orthodontics specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dental and facial irregularities in children and adults. Crooked and crowded teeth can be more difficult to clean and maintain, contributing to tooth decay, eventual gum disease and tooth loss. So orthodontics plays an important role in reducing the need for future dental treatment. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function and excessive stress on gum and bone. Misalignment of the jaw joint can even cause chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck.
When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage of your treatment. Your final orthodontic result depends on you wearing your retainers, so follow through with the work you’ve put in so far. Remember to remove your retainer before eating, and brush your retainer before placing it back in your mouth. Alternatively, we can fit you with a permanent fixed wire retainer on the inner surfaces of your teeth.
The really good news? The days of metal bands wrapped around each of your teeth individually are long gone! The new techniques and appliances National Dental Care uses greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits and shorten treatment time. There are also several options available, including metal braces, translucent braces or Invisalign. During your initial examination, we will be able to determine the best possible treatment for your individual needs. We can also outline the treatment plan, the time frame required and the approximate cost. Metal braces are the most common. They are made of high-grade stainless steel and are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive than ever. Clear (or ceramic) braces are made of translucent material. They are very popular with adult patients. The only drawback is that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits.
It’s never too late to achieve a beautiful straight smile… Braces aren’t just for kids any more. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. Having orthodontic treatment can dramatically improve your appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.
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