ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
It is the alignment of crowded teeth which must be done by an orthodontist that has been specifically trained to this type of treatment. Orthodontic treatment is considered a complex treatment.
There are important ground rules that must be met before seeing an orthodontist which are:
• The mouth has to be free from disease (gum disease & tooth decay)
• After patient start orthodontic treatment the patient must visit the general practitioner to ensure:
1. Patient maintains cleaning .
2. The mouth free of disease (gum disease & tooth decay).
Orthodontic treatment is expensive but is very long processes it may vary from 1-3 years depending on the case.
the treatment is not painful but is uncomfortable. After treatment is completed the patient must wear a retainer (a removable device) for at least 6 months or longer otherwise the whole treatment may be wasted and the teeth can move back to where they were. Orthodontic treatment can be done in all age groups but is preferably done on developing teenagers. seek your orthodontist for additional questions or queries.