Orthosmile Multispeciality Dental Clinic

The answer is: it depends!  There are several factors that should taken into consideration before making a decision to start orthodontic treatment.  But before we get into that, there are three important things you should know: 1. Permanent teeth start growing around 6 years of age The first permanent teeth to grow are the first molars which grow behind the very last milk molar tooth. Central incisors (front teeth) are the first teeth to replace the milk teeth. 2. It takes around 5-6 years to complete the transition from milk teeth to permanent teeth Most children get their full set of permanent teeth around age 12-13 years. 3. A child's age is not always an accurate indicator of dental development This means that some children develop and grow their teeth quickly while others do not. There are a variety of causes for delayed dental development and in most cases they are not given an importance and concern as long as permanent teeth grow eventually. Every child should be seen...

Diagnosis:     A female patient came with the chief complain of irregularly placed upper front teeth. The extraoral examination reveals mesoprosopic faceform, mesoocephalic headform, concave profile, competent lips, average nasolabial angle. The intraoral examination shows Class I molar relation, Class I canine relation with anterior crossbite, rotations in central incisors, decrease overjet and overbite. Diagnosis is Angle's Class I malocclusion with anterior crossbite on Skeletal Class III bases. Treatment Objectives:  To correct crowding in upper anterior To achieve ideal overjet and overbite To correct anterior crossbite To improve profile To correct nasolabial angle To correct smile Treatment Plan:  Non-Extraction Leveling and alignment  IPR in upper anterior Finishing and detailing Treatment Progress:       The orthodontic treatment is started with banding and bonding in upper and lower arches with standard 0.022 inch MBT preadjusted ed...

Introduction:     The Orthodontic treatment require the long-term use of a retainer to prevent relapse. So the retainer is very important for any orthodontic treatment. Your teeth are always on the move if you want even if you have had orthodontic treatment in the past. Without retainer, the teeth can gradually shift out of position, worsen the perfect smile that you once enjoyed. Patients who may have forgotten to wear their retainers, have lost their retainers, or who wear their retainers inconsistently may suffer an orthodontic relapse. When this occurs, the teeth may have shifted into positions which can no longer be managed by a retainer alone. In that cases, Orthodontic retreatment is mandatory for the correction of the teeth. BRINGING BACK YOUR SMILE:     Your teeth may have shifted, your retainer no longer fits, but the smile can again bring back by retreatment and help you to prevent the same problem from occurring in the future. It should be...

A male patient with a chief complaint of pain on the upper left and lower right region. The patient had severe and continuous pain. The patient’s medical and familial history did not reveal any diseases. In the clinical examination of the oral cavity, large carious lesion was detected on the upper left second deciduous and lower right second deciduous molar. The tooth was sensitive to percussion and palpation. However, no sinus tracts or flow of pus was detected. The occlusal caries was observed on the lower left second deciduous molar. The single visit pulpectomy procedure of upper left second deciduous and lower right second deciduous molar was performed. Both the tooth was restored with stainless steel (SS) crown. The GIC restoration was done on the lower left second deciduous molar.

What is Complete Denture? Complete dentures refer to a full set of replacement teeth that are used in the lower (mandibular) or upper (maxillary) regions to replace teeth that have been removed due to serious gum disease or tooth decay. The teeth are some of the hardest parts of the body but there are cases when they get damaged. Usually, it is because of tooth decay that develops due to plaque buildup or bacteria that penetrate the gums, causing inflammation and pockets. A dentist’s role is to ensure that teeth are saved as much as possible. If not, at least much of the structure is preserved. Nevertheless, when the damage is severe, the teeth are extracted as a last option. If there are remaining teeth, the option is a partial denture, which can also act as a bridge. When several teeth in the upper or lower section have to be removed, complete dentures are the best option. Complete dentures can be immediate or conventional. They are conventional when they require mul...

Introduction : Extractions are routinely used in orthodontics as a method of gaining space. Generally first or second premolars are extracted for orthodontic treatment but there is exceptional cases also. The extraction technique that facilitates teeth removal should be atraumatically. Buccal cortical plates should be preserved for orthodontic tooth movement. Orthodontic tooth extraction is performed after evaluation of clinical records, radiographs and photographs. Orthodontic Treatment often involves the extraction of teeth to gain space for the correction of crowding or proclined teeth. While, for the patient and the general practitioners performing the procedure the principal concern is to successfully complete the procedure atraumatically, for the orthodontist there is an additional prospective to preserve the cortical plates from breaking during extraction compare to other tooth extractions which can lead to ridge narrowing. Fractured cortical plates can lead to narrowed out ridg...

Poor Oral Hygiene & Poor Dental Health leads to following bigger dental problems

          There are several different types of dental braces that may be recommended to improve alignment of teeth including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and invisalign. Each type is associated with a unique set of advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into consideration to decide the best treatment option for individual patients. Traditional Metal Braces:           Traditional braces involve brackets and wires, usually made out of metal, which are attached to the teeth and allow their positioning to be altered as required.           Heat-activated archwires are a relatively new additional to traditional braces. These utilise body heat in the mouth to allow the teeth to move them more quickly and with less discomfort than was previously possible.           This type of braces is typically the least expensive option while being v...

          Smile, a person's ability to express a range of emotions with the structure and movement of the teeth and lips, can often determine how well a person can function in society. Of course, the importance given to a beautiful smile is not new.           Our mission at Smile Design Orthodontics is to provide orthodontic services to prospective patients seeking to improve the function and appearance of their teeth. In addition, the staff at Smile Design Orthodontics is committed to educating the community about the importance of proper oral health care and the impact that orthodontics has on physical appearance and overall self esteem.           Our goal is to provide high quality orthodontic treatment and enhance the smile created in each individual. We aim to provide this with enthusiasm and integrity in a caring and pleasant atmosphere where each person is appreciated. At Smile Design Ort...

Braces:      A dental brace is a device used to correct the alignment of teeth and bite-related problems (including underbite, overbite, etc.). Braces straighten teeth by exerting steady pressure on the teeth. Bridges and Implants:      Bridges and implants are two ways to replace a missing tooth or teeth. Bridges are false teeth anchored in place by neighbouring teeth. The bridge consists of two crowns on the anchoring teeth along with the false tooth in the centre. Dental implants are artificial roots used to support replacement teeth. Crowns and Caps:      A crown or cap is a cover that fits over a tooth that has been damaged by decay, broken, badly stained or mis-shaped. It is prepared by your dentist, and usually requires more than one visit to complete.      A crown can be made of acrylic, metal, porcelain, or porcelain bonded to metal. All-porcelain crowns look more like your natural teeth, and therefore are usually u...