{"id":324,"date":"2017-10-26T07:28:43","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T07:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stamatelopoulos.com\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2017-10-27T21:44:20","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T21:44:20","slug":"orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stamatelopoulos.com\/en\/orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"About Orthodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Orthodontics<\/h1>\r\n\t

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What is Orthodontics ?<\/strong><\/p>

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in correcting the alignment of the teeth and jaws, creating straight teeth and a fantastic smile. Crooked teeth are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and gum disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome, and neck, shoulder and back pain.<\/p>

Orthodontic treatment allows us to bring the teeth and jaws into harmony in all three dimensions. The results of orthodontic treatment can be dramatic \u2013 beautiful smiles, improved dental health and function and an enhanced quality of life for people of all ages.<\/p>

Steps before Treatment<\/strong><\/p>

At your first appointment you will meet the Doctor and he will examine your teeth, mouth, and jaws. He may ask you to open wide or bite your teeth together and might ask questions about whether you have problems chewing or swallowing or whether your jaws ever click or pop when you open your mouth. The orthodontist may tell you that your teeth and jaws are fine, or recommend that you begin treatment. This will usually involve further examinations like taking x-rays and making plaster models of your teeth. Your Orthodontist will study the results and he will then discuss with you what treatment is possible. Once you are sure you want to go ahead, you will visit your dentist in order to check for issues such as tooth decay, gum disease and other conditions. Scaling,cleaning and fluorization must be done and you are ready for braces!<\/p>

How long will it take?<\/strong><\/p>

The length of treatment depends on how severe the problem is, and may take anything from a few months to two \u2013 three years. Most people can be treated in one to two years.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How is Treatment carried out ?<\/strong><\/p>

Orthodontic treatment can be done by many sorts of appliances which most people know as \u2018braces\u2019.<\/p>

1. Simple treatment may be carried out with a removable appliance (a plate that can be taken out to be cleaned). It has delicate wires and springs attached,which move the teeth using gentle pressure.<\/p>

2. It is sometimes possible to change the way the jaws grow, using functional orthodontic appliances. These functional appliances use the power of your jaw muscles and can help with certain types of problem.<\/p>

3. Often, teeth need to be guided more accurately so fixed appliances are used. These have brackets and bands temporarily stuck to the teeth. A flexible wire joins all the brackets and allows the teeth to be moved. It is not possible for the patient to take the appliance out and so it is called a fixed appliance.<\/p>

Will it hurt?<\/strong><\/p>

All appliances may feel strange to begin with and can cause discomfort. If the problem doesn\u2019t go away the orthodontist may be able to carry out adjustments to help. Teeth are usually uncomfortable immediately after adjustment but this will settle.<\/p>

What happens when the teeth are in the right position?<\/strong><\/p>

When treatment is finished the teeth need to be held in position for a time. This period is called retention, and the appliances that hold the teeth in place are called retainers.The retainers hold newly straightened teeth in position while the surrounding gum and bone settles. The retainers can be removable or fixed depending on the original problem.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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