An orthodontic treatment comprises of Braces and Functional appliances to alter the growth of the jaws and the muscles simultaneously wile moving teeth to its desirable position.
According to your need, the orthodontic treatment may either comprise of just Braces or the combination of braces and functional appliances.
Depending on the type of malocclusion you have, the treatment duration may vary from 6 months to 2.5 years.
Braces: consists of bands, wires and brackets which are usually fixed onto the teeth surface to move the teeth using the forces of the wire to its desirable location.
Removable/Fixed functional appliances:
These appliances are prescribed in the growing period of the child, to utilise the growth of the jaws and modify it towards more favourable pattern, thus correcting the alignment of teeth and harmonising it with other facial structures.
These appliances may include:
- Habit Breaking Appliances
- Special removable appliances
- Jaw Expanders