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ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Orthodontic treatment is not just for straightening your teeth and making you look good. Teeth alignment has a direct effect on your jaw structure and form. It causes bone damage, gum diseases, eating disorders, and speech problems.

Braces

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Not everyone will be suitable for Invisalign and traditional fixed braces are a good reliable option to treat crooked teeth. Misaligned, crooked teeth, protrusions, overcrowding, spacing are just some of the issues that braces fix.

Invisalign

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Invisalign treatment is the clear alternative to metal braces for kids, teens, and adults. Maldent is an Invisalign trained Orthodontist. Invisalign straightens and aligns your teeth, fixing gaps and irregular spacing.

Who Needs Teeth Straightening?

Crooked teeth, wide gaps, crowding, and misalignment are just some of the problems that your orthodontist can help treat. If left untreated, these problems lead to major dental and oral problems. Not to mention, it affects your confidence and self-esteem and annihilates your social life.

When do you need to see an Orthodontist?

An orthodontist specialises in teeth alignment, bite correction, and the overall aesthetics of your dental structure. The medical term for problems with the development of your teeth and their alignment is called malocclusion. Even though malocclusion has no negative impact on your physical health, it is an eyesore. It makes you feel embarrassed when smiling or laughing. Severe cases also lead to jaw deformities and chewing difficulties. Some of the common orthodontic problems are:

Some Common Orthodontic Problems Include:

Spacing or Gaps

Gaps in the middle of the teeth happen naturally or due to missing teeth. Empty spaces between your teeth can cause bone loss and change the shape of your jawline.

Upper Front Teeth Protrusion

Similar to overbite, front teeth protrusion happens when the upper front teeth extend over the lower front ones.

Unmatched Dental Midlines

When your upper and lower teeth don’t meet and don’t show even when the mouth is closed.

Openbite

A gap between the lower and upper teeth that do not allow them to meet when biting or closing your mouth is called an openbite. It usually occurs in younger children but can persist in adults in some cases.

Spacing or Gaps

Gaps in the middle of the teeth happen naturally or due to missing teeth. Empty spaces between your teeth can cause bone loss and change the shape of your jawline.

Upper Front Teeth Protrusion

Similar to overbite, front teeth protrusion happens when the upper front teeth extend over the lower front ones.

Unmatched Dental Midlines

When your upper and lower teeth don’t meet and don’t show even when the mouth is closed.

Openbite

A gap between the lower and upper teeth that do not allow them to meet when biting or closing your mouth is called an openbite. It usually occurs in younger children but can persist in adults in some cases.

What Causes Orthodontic Problems?

Orthodontic problems are usually hereditary. They can also occur from the prolonged use of a pacifier, bottle feeding, and thumb sucking when young. Other reasons include injuries or medical conditions. Improper dental treatment like poorly fitted dentures or braces can also lead to misaligned teeth and jaw problems. Malocclusion also leads to difficulties in oral hygiene because of the unnatural position of the teeth. It can also lead to tooth decay and cavities. Orthodontic treatments work not only as a cosmetic procedure to correct your teeth alignment but also as a preventive measure against a whole host of dental problems.

Orthodontic Treatments

Along with a complete range of dental procedures, we offer a wide variety of orthodontic treatment plans. After a detailed assessment of your teeth’ position, our orthodontist will recommend a personalised plan for your treatment. It can last anywhere from six months to more, depending on the type of treatment and appliances you need. We use a combination of fixed and removable appliances to fix and realign your teeth. Our in-house team of orthodontists will recommend the best type of appliance, customised to your mouth and teeth, to accelerate your treatment.

Fixed Appliances

Fixed orthodontic appliances cannot be taken off during the duration of the treatment. You must take specific precautions and care to maintain their efficacy and make routine visits to the orthodontist for cleaning and checkup. Fixed orthodontic appliances include:

– Braces
– Fixed space maintainers
– Special fixed appliances

Removable Appliances

You can take off removable appliances before oral cleaning and flossing. They are usually used for adults and include:

– Aligners
– Retainers
– Headgear
– Jaw repositioning

Our Practice History

Maldent was established by Dr Michael Wieder in 1985, taking over the existing dental surgery located at 34 Malden Road. In his time as principal dentist of the practice, Dr Michael has overseen several renovations of the practice, including expanding from a single surgery suite...