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
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