The Different Phases of Orthodontic Treatment

 Treatment of orthodontics South East London done by orthodontists is highly predictable and immensely successful. Depending on the severity of the treatment and the irregularity, orthodontic treatments occur in two or three phases.

There are many benefits of correcting misaligned teeth. Straight and in-line teeth are very pleasing to look at and boost the confidence and self-esteem. The most vital thing is that properly aligned teeth improve the chewing, biting, and speaking functions of the jaw.

Some of the different types of irregularities include:

• Overbite – the upper teeth come further than required and completely cover the lower teeth.
• Underbite – the lower teeth come further than the upper teeth causing the chin to look prominent.
• Crossbite – some of the upper teeth when closed inside the lower teeth instead of covering the outer portion is known as crossbite
• Overcrowding – when there is not so sufficient room in the jaw then some adult teeth may erupt incorrectly and become rotated.

Orthodontic Treatment Phases

Usually, time taken to complete the orthodontic treatment is between six to thirty months. The treatment of orthodontics in South East London done by orthodontists largely depends upon the type of malocclusion, the type of dental device used for correction and the perseverance of the patient.

Here we have classified the three major stages of treatment.

Phase – 1 - The planning Stage

The orthodontic will make the correct diagnosis to realign the teeth in a most effective and efficient way. The first few visits may include the following evaluations.

• Medical and dental evaluations

Physical and dental problems go together. The oral cavity problem may lead to severe medical problems. The aim of the examination is to check whether the prior or existing dental issues are completely under control before the commencement of the treatment.

• Study model

In this stage the model of the patient teeth is created with plaster to enable the orthodontist to study and scrutinize the position of each tooth and how it is related to the other tooths.

• X-rays

X-rays help in viewing the potential complication and damage to the jaw joint.

Phase – 2 – The Active Phase

The above tools are used to diagnose and develop a customized plan for the treatment of the patient. The orthodontist will then recommend a customized device to gently move the teeth in its proper position. The appliance used by the orthodontic dentist south east London would be fixed or removable. Traditional metal braces are fixed, which utilizes individual dental brackets connected by a wire. Lingual braces are also fixed but on the inside of the teeth to make it less visible.

Alternative to fixed braces are removable braces. Invisalign, headgear, and facemask are some of the examples of removable devices. They are designed to be worn for specific amounts of hours each day.

The orthodontics will adjust the device regularly to ensure adequate and continuous pressure is applied to the teeth. It is necessary to visit the orthodontists at regular intervals to repair of the device breaks or becomes damaged.

Phase – 3 – The retention Phase

When the teeth are aligned correctly, the traditional fixed braces and removable device is removed and discontinued. The important part of the treatment in Orthodontics in South East London is over at this stage. The orthodontists will now create a custom retainer. The retainer ensures that the teeth does not shift to its original positions. During this phase, the jawbone will reform around the realigned teeth and fully stabilize in the correct alignment.

Conclusion

These three phases are the most important for any treatment of Orthodontics in South East London. Mindful dentists have the orthodontists that specialize in these treatments and provide utmost care. They provide their patients with special care during the treatment phase to ensure the success of the treatment. To know more about their treatment process visit their website at www.mindfuldentist.com