Q1) What is a space maintainer ? Ans: Space maintainer are appliances that are used to maintain space so as to guide the the unerupted tooth in the arch. Q2) When do kids need a space maintainer ? Ans: When milk tooth is lost too early .Early loss could be Read more…
Orthodontic problems can be because of teeth / jaws or combination of both. Every individual as a pattern of biting, accordingly the person gets grouped under a classification for orthodontic treatment . How many types of malocclusion do we have? Basically there are three types Cl1, Cl2, Cl3.Again this can Read more…
‘Start early and finish early’ is a famous saying, applicable in braces treatment as well. Many of the parents or patients simply without proper understanding delay early intervention of orthodontic problems. When a problem is identified at an early age by the orthodontist, the doctor will be able to advise Read more…
Benefits of FLOURIDE What does fluoride application do ?………… Fluoride application provides extra protection against tooth decay by making the tooth resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the child’s mouth. Hence, FLOURIDE should be applied in addition to brushing. Different forms of fluoride. — Fluoride foams, Read more…
Extraction of teeth for orthodontic cases are done when there is space constraints.However removal of teeth always is not the first choice for a growing child requiring orthodontic treatment. Infact extraction for orthodontic cases is the last possible option after exploring space regaining appliances like the DISTAL JET by American Read more…