Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with the correction and prevention of malposition of teeth and malocclusions. Such disturbances are observed in 90% of people; however, the major part does not notice them.

That is why people should visit orthodontist for the first time in the age of 5-6. Starting from this age, orthodontist may follow up the correct growth of jaws and teeth and correct it, if necessary, by means of trainers and other appliances.

The proper bite is not only matter of aesthetics, but also the prevention of various dental and jaw diseases development, as well as diseases of other body systems. Since any orthodontic pathology may be connected with serious problems. The most noticeable is the aesthetic problem.

Person with misaligned teeth is ashamed to smile and enjoy the life to the full extent. In the modern society such people may have psychoemotional disorders, as well as problems in personal and professional life. All celebrities, who are considered to be the beauty idols, have shiny smiles with perfectly aligned teeth. But only few of them can boast of having such smiles by nature. It is not a secret that most of them were orthodontist’s patients.

But apart from aesthetic problem, there is also a functional one, which is more important for the health in general. Misaligned teeth and their crowding complicate the full-fledged dental hygiene carrying out, which leads to dental, gums and periodontium diseases. Malocclusions facilitate the occurrence diseases of maxillodental system, namely temporomandibular joint pathology and excessive dental abrasion.

Nowadays, the implementation of high technologies in orthodontics allows achieving the desired treatment results from both aesthetic and functional points of view regardless the patient age.

Removable and non-removable (braces) types of appliances are used in the modern orthodontics.

Braces consist of locks being stuck to each tooth by means of special glue and interconnected by means of metallic arch. Depending on clinic situation, the duration of braces treatment constitutes 1.5-2 years in average.

Our clinic offers metal, ceramic, or gold braces and lingual braces. We also carry out treatment by means of Invisalign transparent guards, which are absolutely invisible to others.

Each patient should visit his/her orthodontist once a month in average. If you have no possibility to come for regular check every month, you may use self-ligating braces, which may be either metal or ceramic. Such braces do not require the application of significant efforts and frequent arch activation; that is why treatment is faster and less painful.

If you wish to keep in secret your orthodontic treatment, we may offer you lingual braces. They are attached to the interior (lingual) side, so only your dentist and you know about your braces.

Eyes are the window to the soul, but a beautiful smile shows the human health. When we smile, we express our positive emotions and feelings; we also establish connection with the outside world and express ourselves as personalities. Unfortunately, not everyone is endowed with a perfect smile with snow-white aligned teeth. Many people rely on their destiny, but if healthy teeth and harmonious smile is your aim, you are welcomed to the world of orthodontics in Rikota Dental Clinic.