Introduction to Orthodontics

This video answers:
1. Why do we need orthodontics?
2. How is Orthodontics done in the mouth?
3. What is involved in Orthodontics?

How and what to Eat with Braces Newly Installed

EAT EVERYTHING BELOW

 
 

FOOD SHOULD BE CUT IN SMALL BITE PIECES. JUICE, FRUIT SHAKES, MILK, YOGURT IS GOOD.  

 

AVOID THESE 2:

(1) BUBBLE GUM

because its stickiness may cause the bracket to loosen 

(2) SODA

because the acids weakens the bracket cement and

loosens the bracket

Brace Problems: Poking wires, Sore teeth, Broken brackets

Proper Brushing Technique with Braces

Bracket Placement (Bonding Procedure)

 This procedure usually takes 1 to 1.5 hours. 

After, the patient may feel soreness and pain for 3 days. 

Pain relievers like PANADOL, PRUFEN or ROFENAC depending on your doctor's orders.

DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT, USUALLY 3 WEEKS TO 1 MONTH FROM NOW.

Any problems with braces, click here.

Proper brushing technique, click here.
Food to eat with sore teeth, click here. 

WELCOME!

Thank you very much for trusting us to correct the malocclusion of your teeth.

Both you and I are partners in the success of your treatment. 

We will succeed  by following these 2 words: MOWED + TANZIF

1.  MOWED
Go to your appointments on time. A delay in your appontment prolongs treatment. But if you really have to cancel, be kind enough to call the clinic 2 days before the appointment to cancel so we can give your slot to another patient.


2. TANZIF
Make sure that your teeth and gums are always  clean and healthy. Brush your teeth after every meal, use your interdental brush. Again, we will not be able to move teeth when the gums are inflamed, thus causing prolonged treatment time.

Call us for any questions at 2444-111, Saturdays thru Thursdays from 9 am to 12 noon, then 4pm to 10 pm.

We will gladly serve you and your needs.  

The steps to Orthodontic treatment are:

1. Taking a panoramic and / or cephalometric x- ray (asha-a)

   PANORAMIC X-RAY

Shows us the teeth that are present within the mouth, some of which are erupted, still developing or impacted.  

CEPHALOMETRIC X-RAY

Shows us the skeletal development and relationship of the maxilla and mandible  

2. Making of Dental Casts (magas)

 

3. Placement of separators  (matat)
    

 

The separators are placed for 3 days.

An appointment is made after 3 days to finally put brackets and bands

It would help for you to watch this introduction to Orthodontics, click here.  

(click here for next procedure: Bracket Placement)