Orthodontic Dental Treatment Step by step

• 1. Consultation – first visit has an informative purpose. You will discuss your problem with the orthodontist who will present you possible ways of treatment. The necessary steps will be scheduled to get the definite treatment plan (i.e. 2 -3 X-rays and impressions for models of teeth and bite).
• 2. In accordance with the X-rays and impressions, the orthodontist reviews the results in order to formulate the optimal treatment plan.
• 3. The treatment plan – during this visit the orthodontist explains in detail the suggested treatment plan, introduces the orthodontic appliances, principle of the treatment, possible side effects, how to brush your teeth while wearing braces, cost of the treatment, etc.
• 4. The start of the treatment by fixed or removable braces.

The treatment by the fixed (not removable) braces:

The fixed braces consist of following parts:

• Bands – thin rings of metal fitted usually around the molars.
• Bands – thin rings of metal fitted usually around the molars.
• Archwire – a metal wire that is attached to the brackets to move the teeth.
• Other special appliencies if required.

Setting on the fixed braces:

• Separating – a few days before the procedure an elastic ring is used to open space between molars where later bands are placed.
• Bonding - attaching brackets onto the teeth by using a special safe glue.
• Ligation - the archwire is attached to the brackets by ligatures.
• Instructions about oral hygiene – wearing fixed braces requires intensive oral care.

Patients wearing fixed braces are asked to come for regular check-ups, usually once in 6 weeks, to evaluate the treatment, to replace the archwires and to control oral hygiene.

Removal of the fixed braces:

• All the parts of the fixed braces are carefully removed, teeth are cleaned and prepared for the following appliance – retainer - which will maintain the newly aligned teeth.

The treatment duration using fixed braces is approximately 2 years.

Removable braces:

According to the name, these braces can be removed from mouth and are intended only for particular kinds of tooth irregularities.

* Orthodontic treatments are only available in London