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Types of Braces 
| | Beggs Appliance: (Australian Technique)
Treatment using round wires. We can even use steel bands on front teeth (ideal for boxers & people playing contact sports). | | | | |  | | Pre-adjusted Straight Wire Appliance (American Technique)
Treatment using Pre-adjusted brackets. We prefer the O22 MBT prescription.
| | | | |  | | Low-Friction Appliance
This
is a new way of treatment using a Low-friction bracket system &
thermally active Arch-wires. This combination of Low-friction bracket
& heat activated wires are gentle to the teeth & tissue.
Treatment proceeds swiftly & painlessly.
| | | | |  | | Ceramic Braces
A combination of white transparent braces & white arch wires makes the appliance almost invisible. Ideal for Adults!
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Functional Appliance
Some-times
the problem lies with the skeletal system (bones) rather than the
teeth. We can modify the growth & thus give pleasing profiles. This
can be done only in growing children. | | | | |
Braces For Adults
It
is a misconception that only children can have braces. Even some 80-90
year olds have undergone Orthodontic treatment! Treatment is possible
at any age!
Habit Breaker Habits
like finger & thumb sucking, lip biting, mouth-breathing etc can
lead to bad teeth. By giving habit breakers for a few months it is
possible to break the habit easily.
Duration of Treatment
The
duration of treatment varies from 1 to 2 years depending on the
severity of the problem and type of braces used. The patient needs to
visit the clinic periodically during this time to monitor treatment.
The interval between visits is longer if low friction braces with
thermal wires are used.
Care During Treatment - You may feel uncomfortable for a week or so
- You may have little pain and ulcers, for which take medicines as your doctor prescribes
- Don't worry, within a week you will become alright!
- If any part of the braces hurts, apply wax or wet cotton over the area
- Brush 4 times regularly with usual paste and brush
- Use pressure while brushing. Don't worry, braces will not come out
- Gargle after every food and even after snacks
- Please don't play with the braces by using the finger or tongue
- If any part of the braces comes out, bring it carefully during your next appointment
- Breakages will prolong the treatment period
- Try to come on appointment date and on right time
- Do
not eat hard and sticky stuff such as raw mango, apples, aamla, makkai,
sticky chocolates(like 5-Star,Eclairs),chewing gums, sugarcane,
coconut. (But you can take anything in the form of juice or small
pieces)
- Bleeding gums is a sign of POOR brushing
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