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Braces & Clear Aligners
With any concern you may have, there is always a solution we can offer !
No matter what your age, from conventional braces or partial braces through to virtually invisible alternatives such as Invisalign or clear aligners, we can offer you solutions to fit your lifestyle.
Having straight, properly-aligned teeth is important to maintain a healthy mouth and avoid the potential risks of conditions such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, and other oral care problems.
Braces vs Invisalign
With any concern you may have, there is always a solution we can offer !
Braces
A metal or ceramic dental base is affixed to each tooth, and a dental wire is inserted through each base. A dentist is able to gradually train the teeth into proper alignment by regularly adjusting the wire. When the desired results are achieved, the fixed dental braces are completely removed.
Invisalign(Clear Aligners)
Gain more confidence with Invisalign (Invisible Braces) – the clear and invisible solution for straightening your teeth. Invisalign is an alternative for patients who are concerned about wearing braces that are visible and want to reduce the length of their treatment.
Metal braces are the most basic and also the most affordable treatment option. It is also less fragile compared to other braces options.
Ceramic braces can be molded/shaped to fit onto one’s tooth, which gives more comfort.
Frictional forces, which prevent movement of teeth, are reduced with the application of braces where the caps are closed and fixed.
Some adults who have misaligned teeth are comfortable with their situation and don’t feel a need to get it corrected. They may even feel the misalignment gives their smile a quirky appeal! However, that quirkiness can become less endearing when a crooked tooth starts to give its owner headaches or cause difficulty with speaking or chewing food. Deciding whether to address or ignore misaligned teeth is a personal decision—but before you decide to forgo treatment, hear us out.
When your teeth overlap, your toothbrush will have difficulty reaching all of the teeth’s corners and surfaces. This compromises the oral hygiene regimen and leads to problems such as dental decay, as well as gum diseases like gingivitis or periodontitis. Procedures such as root canal treatments can become difficult, and these issues may result in eventual tooth loss.
Your malformed teeth might cause a variety of joint symptoms, from clicking or popping in yourjaw joint to pain and tenderness. Earaches, headaches, and painful chewing are some of the more severe symptoms of temporomandibular/jaw joint disorder. In the most serious cases, your jaw might become locked, leaving you unable to move it at all. Surgical intervention may be required to make your jaw functional again
Misshapen teeth not only interfere with your speech, giving you a lisp, but also make chewing difficult and painful. Well-aligned teeth fit cleanly upon each other and do not cause such complications.
It might surprise you to know that misaligned teeth can cause the opposite teeth to chip or crack. This is a particular issue when the misaligned teeth come into contact with dental restorations, especially veneers, which they can chip and dislodge.
If you have difficulty in closing your mouth, most probably your teeth are interfering with it. An orthodontic treatment is required to align your teeth and ensure you can close your mouth. Otherwise, mouth breathing can cause a host of dental problems, including long face syndrome in children.
Last but not least, everyone loves a great smile. If your misaligned teeth are stopping you from living your life to the fullest, visit us at Meiplus Dentalcare to get the dazzling smile you have always wanted.
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Meet Our Dentists from Korea, USA, UK and Singapore.
DDS Columbia Univ. (NY, USA)
BDS NUS
BDS King's College London (UK)
If you are ready to look into getting braces to help correct your smile, there are things you need to consider such as cost, period, pros and cons of each type of braces. Several types of braces are out there to help correct a wide range of orthodontic issues. From the metal versions to the clear aligners of Invisalign, our team is dedicated to helping you find the right fit for your teeth and your lifestyle.
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