Hiremath Orthodonitics - We give a reason to smile !

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Hiremath Orthodonitics We give a reason to smile!
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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.

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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
  patients face shape.

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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.

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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 deserve.

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For more information please visit us online at,
www.hiremathortho.com
Hiremath Orthodontics 151 Ridgepoint Parkway
Suite 100Keller, Texas 762487748 Denton
HwyWatauga, Texas 76148Phone [phone]