Hiremath

OrthodoniticsWe give a reason to smile!

Orthodontic Treatment• Orthodontic treatment is highly predictable and immensely

successful. Depending on the severity of the malocclusion (bad

bite) or irregularity, orthodontic treatments may occur in either

two or three distinct phases.• There are many benefits of correcting misaligned teeth.

Straight teeth are pleasing to look at and greatly boost

confidence and self-esteem. More importantly, properly

aligned teeth enhance the biting, chewing and speaking

functions of the jaw.

There are several types of irregularities, including:

• Overbite – The upper teeth protrude further than or

completely cover the lower teeth.

• Underbite – The lower teeth protrude further than the

upper teeth causing the chin to look prominent.

• Crossbite – Some of the upper teeth may close inside the

lower teeth rather than on the outside.

• Overcrowding – Insufficient room on the arch causes

some adult teeth to erupt incorrectly and become rotated.

Three Major Stages of Treatment:Phase 1 – The Planning Stage

• The orthodontist makes a diagnosis in order to realign the teeth

in the most effective and expedient way. The first several visits

may comprise of some of the following evaluations:

• Medical and dental evaluations – Dental and physical

problems tend to go hand in hand. Problems in the oral cavity

can lead to (or be caused by) medical problems.

• Some Patients need a study model (castings/bite impressions)

– The patient is asked to bite down into a dental tray filled

with a gel substance that hardens around the teeth.

• Panoramic X-rays or a 3D image – X-rays are fantastic tools

for viewing potential complications or pre-existing damage to

the jaw joint. X-rays also allow the orthodontist to see the

exact position of each tooth and its corresponding root(s).

• Computer generated images – Such images allow the

orthodontist to treatment plan and examine how specific

treatments may affect the shape of the face and symmetry of

the jaw.

• Photographs – Many orthodontists like to take “before, and

after” photographs of the face and teeth to assess how

treatment is progressing, and the impact the treatment is

having on the patient’s face shape.

Three Major Stages of Treatment:

Phase 2 – The Active Phase

• All of the above diagnostic tools will be used to diagnosis

and develop a customized treatment plan for the patient.

Next, the orthodontist will recommend custom orthodontic

device(s) to gently move the teeth into proper alignment.

This orthodontic appliance may be fixed or removable. Most

commonly, traditional fixed braces are affixed, which

utilizes individual dental brackets connected by an archwire.

• Removable devices are also some times needed. Examples

of removable devices include the headgear, facemask and or

a rapid palatal expander. These devices are designed to be

worn for a specified amount of hours each day to expedite

treatment.

• Whatever the orthodontic device, the orthodontist will

regularly adjust it to ensure adequate and continual pressure

is being applied to the teeth. It is essential to visit the

orthodontist at the designated intervals and to call if part of

the device breaks or becomes damaged.

Three Major Stages of Treatment:

Phase 3 – The Active Phase

• When the teeth have been correctly aligned, fixed braces

and removable devices will be removed and discontinued.

The most cumbersome part of the orthodontic treatment is

now over. The orthodontist will next create a custom

retainer. The goal of the retainer is to ensure that the teeth

do not begin to shift back to their original positions.

Retainers need to be worn for a specified amount of time per

day for a specified time period. During the retention phase,

the jawbone will reform around the realigned teeth to fully

stabilize them in the correct alignment.

• Whether your orthodontic needs are correction of mild

crowding, spaces, severe jaw discrepancy or anything in

between, we promise to provide you with exceptional care

as we enhance the esthetics, function, and stability of your

smile.

• If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to

schedule an appointment, please contact us today. We look

forward to providing you with the personal care you

Hiremath Orthodontics 151 Ridgepoint Parkway Suite 100

Keller, Texas 76248

7748 Denton Hwy

Watauga, Texas 76148

Phone: 214-293-0356

For more information please visit us online at,

www.hiremathortho.com