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What are the main uses of dental braces?
Dental braces are used to align and straighten teeth and help position them correctly as per the person’s bite.
What are the different types of dental braces?
Dental braces only differ in the material used. The colors on the braces are only for cosmetic purposes.
How difficult is the procedure to install dental braces?
Installing is not painful at all. Post-installing is usually not painful as well. The shape of the braces has improved in a way that suits the patients and doesn’t cause pain. Also, the braces need to be adjusted on a monthly basis.
What is adjusting the teeth gaps all about?
When the gap is too wide, it is preferable to seek help at a younger age – when the bones are still adjustable and easy to operate on.
Patients may have several gaps caused by teeth falling or removed. It is extremely difficult to fill the gaps especially when the gaps are very wide, in which case, a Dental Implant is the only solution.
How is the “gummy smile” treated?
Several methods of treatment are used to fix the “gummy smile”.
Hypermobile upper lip is, when smiling, too much gum tissues tend to show. The length and position of the gum can also be related.
We study the patient’s X-rays and then determine the exact problem, to be able to initiate the treatment.
In some cases the “gummy smile” is caused by the width of the jaw itself, and that’s when an operation is needed.
Botox in also used now to treat “gummy smile” – by injecting the lip to hide the extra tissue of the gum. However, this is only a temporary and not a definitive cure.
When the situation is not as complicated, we can operate on the gum to shorten it.
Is it possible to replace dental braces with dental operations for immediate results?
Studies are still ongoing concerning this topic. Operations may help fasten the process of fixing or straightening the teeth. But it is not practiced yet.
Biological limits are to be considered, which is why dental braces are the ideal and only solution being used now.
What are the latest devices being used in dental braces now?
The focus is now on the cosmetic devices – they have the same effect as the traditional braces.
“Lingual Braces” are the same as traditional metal braces, except that the brackets and wires are placed on the inside of the teeth.
Then we have the “Invisalign” clear plastic aligners that can be removed easily and replaced easily. It is the most advanced device being used now. At Al Emadi we use a patient’s digital simulation to show patients the teeth movement and the final expected result.
Hot are the dental braces cleaned?
Naturally it requires extra care, so we always show our patients how to clean the braces and brush their teeth.
What is the duration for wearing the braces?
The duration differs depending on the patient’s dental problem, age and bone resistance.
What is the proper age to have dental braces?
There isn’t a specific age. Braces can be installed on up to 60-year-old patients. But it is always preferable for children starting the age of seven.
What is your advice for parents about children’s dental health?
Parents must pay attention to their children’s teeth, especially at an early age. When noticing a misalignment or a different teeth positioning, open bite, teeth gaps, sleep disorder (snoring) and bad dental behaviors such as pacifiers and “thumb sucking”, they must check with a dentist as soon as possible.
The usual dental hygiene routine is to be well focused on, in addition to encouraging a healthy diet.
Starting the age of seven, regular visit to the dentist is highly recommended.
Are there any side effects of the dental braces?
When dental hygiene is neglected, the side effects will happen, including white spots, remineralization and infections.
Dental braces are used to align and straighten teeth and help position them correctly as per the person’s bite.
What are the different types of dental braces?
Dental braces only differ in the material used. The colors on the braces are only for cosmetic purposes.
How difficult is the procedure to install dental braces?
Installing is not painful at all. Post-installing is usually not painful as well. The shape of the braces has improved in a way that suits the patients and doesn’t cause pain. Also, the braces need to be adjusted on a monthly basis.
What is adjusting the teeth gaps all about?
When the gap is too wide, it is preferable to seek help at a younger age – when the bones are still adjustable and easy to operate on.
Patients may have several gaps caused by teeth falling or removed. It is extremely difficult to fill the gaps especially when the gaps are very wide, in which case, a Dental Implant is the only solution.
How is the “gummy smile” treated?
Several methods of treatment are used to fix the “gummy smile”.
Hypermobile upper lip is, when smiling, too much gum tissues tend to show. The length and position of the gum can also be related.
We study the patient’s X-rays and then determine the exact problem, to be able to initiate the treatment.
In some cases the “gummy smile” is caused by the width of the jaw itself, and that’s when an operation is needed.
Botox in also used now to treat “gummy smile” – by injecting the lip to hide the extra tissue of the gum. However, this is only a temporary and not a definitive cure.
When the situation is not as complicated, we can operate on the gum to shorten it.
Is it possible to replace dental braces with dental operations for immediate results?
Studies are still ongoing concerning this topic. Operations may help fasten the process of fixing or straightening the teeth. But it is not practiced yet.
Biological limits are to be considered, which is why dental braces are the ideal and only solution being used now.
What are the latest devices being used in dental braces now?
The focus is now on the cosmetic devices – they have the same effect as the traditional braces.
“Lingual Braces” are the same as traditional metal braces, except that the brackets and wires are placed on the inside of the teeth.
Then we have the “Invisalign” clear plastic aligners that can be removed easily and replaced easily. It is the most advanced device being used now. At Al Emadi we use a patient’s digital simulation to show patients the teeth movement and the final expected result.
Hot are the dental braces cleaned?
Naturally it requires extra care, so we always show our patients how to clean the braces and brush their teeth.
What is the duration for wearing the braces?
The duration differs depending on the patient’s dental problem, age and bone resistance.
What is the proper age to have dental braces?
There isn’t a specific age. Braces can be installed on up to 60-year-old patients. But it is always preferable for children starting the age of seven.
What is your advice for parents about children’s dental health?
Parents must pay attention to their children’s teeth, especially at an early age. When noticing a misalignment or a different teeth positioning, open bite, teeth gaps, sleep disorder (snoring) and bad dental behaviors such as pacifiers and “thumb sucking”, they must check with a dentist as soon as possible.
The usual dental hygiene routine is to be well focused on, in addition to encouraging a healthy diet.
Starting the age of seven, regular visit to the dentist is highly recommended.
Are there any side effects of the dental braces?
When dental hygiene is neglected, the side effects will happen, including white spots, remineralization and infections.
