COMMON ORTHODONTIC ISSUES
CROWDING OF THE TEETH
Before
After
The patient began orthodontic treatment at the age of 11 and wore braces for a duration of 26 months. He is delighted with the results and loves his transformed smile.
OPEN BITE - FRONT TEETH DON'T TOUCH
Before
After
The patient, who sucked their thumb as a child, started orthodontic treatment at 13. The treatment included braces and a tongue-retraining appliance called a crib, lasting for 28 months.
DEEP OVERBITE - LOWER FRONT TEETH BITE INTO PALATE
Before
After
At 25 years old, this adult patient needed braces and jaw surgery to correct a severe overbite. The treatment duration was two years. If the issue had been addressed before the teenage years, surgery could have been avoided.
MISSING LATERAL INCISORS
Before
After
This patient's lateral incisors were congenitally missing. She had braces for 20 months to move the teeth into their correct positions, then the missing teeth were replaced with bonded "Maryland" bridges.
UNDERBITE - LOWER FRONT TEETH IN FRONT OF UPPER TEETH
Before
After
The patient experienced jaw joint discomfort and excessive teeth wear due to an underbite. At age 32, she underwent a 30-month treatment that greatly improved her condition. Now, smiling and chewing have become much easier for her.
SPACING OF TEETH
Before
After
The patient was bothered by gaps between their teeth. Braces were used to close the spaces and achieve an ideal bite within 24 months. Special glued-in retainers were applied to maintain the closed spaces.
OVERJET - PROTRUDING FRONT TEETH
Before
After
At ten years old, the patient had a significant overjet, with the upper teeth protruding beyond the lower ones. The treatment involved two phases. The first phase encouraged harmonious jaw growth, while the second phase aligned her teeth and bite. By the age of 13, she proudly displayed her new smile.
NON-BRACES TREATMENT
Before
After
Braces aren't always necessary for noticeable improvements in tooth alignment. In this case, the patient's lower permanent teeth were crowded at age seven. A procedure was performed to reduce the width of the adjacent baby teeth, and surprisingly, the permanent incisors aligned on their own within nine months.
PHASE-ONE
Before
After
At the age of eight, the patient's parents brought him to the orthodontist with concerns about both aesthetics and the health of his erupting permanent teeth. The lower front teeth were crowded and touching the palate, while the upper front teeth were significantly displaced from their normal positions. A 12-month Phase-One treatment was initiated, involving an expander and partial braces. The treatment resulted in a significant improvement in the patient's appearance and dental function.