Orthodontics

The department of Orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics is a specialization in the field of dentistry that deals with collecting malocclusions and guiding the jaw and facial growth during the early stages in life.

Misaligned & crooked teeth should be corrected to maintain their integrity & support to avoid the early loss of teeth during the later stages in life. Misaligned permanent teeth can increase the chances of tooth decay due to food accumulation leading to compromised oral health. A right treatment plan at Growing smiles orthodontics also straightens teeth to give a more aesthetic smile with respect to the golden proportions.

Orthodontic treatment with fixed & removable appliances has many advantages! Fixed Orthodontic appliances use stainless steel arch-wires in traditional braces that apply pressure on the teeth to move the teeth. The most popular types of fixed appliances are as follows.

Traditional Metal braces

Traditional metal braces in Bangalore
These are one of those orthodontic appliances that are highly time tested and used for more than a decade by our Orthodontist in Bangalore. They can have a combination of metal brackets, metal wires made of stainless steel or elastics such as rubber bands that facilitate tooth movements to straighten crooked teeth.

For more than a decade they have evolved into new appliances which can also use the body heat to move the teeth due to heat activation in the arch-wires, thanks to the continuous research. Starting at 25000 INR, metal dental braces cost in Bangalore is also very affordable to many. Over the years the metal brackets have become smaller in size making them less conspicuous and comfortable.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces at Growing smiles Orthodontic clinic in Bangalore
These are the same as metal braces but are made of tooth colored ceramic material. The brackets match the tooth color making them less visible compared to traditional metal braces. These have a metal arch wire or a ceramic arch wire inserted into the brackets.

Aligners

Like traditional braces, clear aligners are designed to move teeth a little at a time. The aligners are plastic replicas of your teeth. Wearing them puts gentle pressure on the teeth, ever-so-slightly repositioning them. Clear aligners are one of many technological advancements that have made orthodontic treatment less conspicuous, and one of many “appliances” orthodontists use to move teeth and align jaws to create a healthy, beautiful smile.