We all fancy the thought of having the best smile wherever we go. The kind of smile that everyone else in the room is so obsessed with. Smiles are a powerful tool and an element of beauty. Having the best smiles makes us feel more beautiful, more powerful and less self-conscious. We may also want the best smile there can ever be, but the reality is that not all of our smiles are perfect. Most of us have some defect that inhibits the beauty of our smiles. The Nairobi Sterling Dental Clinic, however, has a solution for this. We offer orthodontic treatment to help you build up that perfect smile you so much crave.
Orthodontic treatment is one of the most popular and sought-after dental treatments. It is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints. This is achieved by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth. Orthodontic treatment is mostly used in treating malocclusion. This is a dental effect associated with misalignment of teeth, irregular bite and mispositioning of teeth. The procedures are performed by an orthodontist. Nairobi Sterling Dental Clinic has the best and most proficient orthodontist in Kenya.
Do you have crowded or crooked teeth? Or maybe you have an irregular bite? Do your upper front teeth stick out and look unsightly? Does the way your upper and lower jaw meet bother you? Or maybe, are your jawbones strained by their irregular meeting? Are your teeth misaligned with some growing on top or beneath others? In some instances, your teeth may also protrude outside the lips when you close your mouth. Does this make you feel uncomfortable? If you have any of these, then it’s highly recommended that you visit our orchardists for consultation.
During the consultations, the orthodontist performs a physical examination of your mouth and examines the nature of the defects. He may use several dental tools such as a dental mirror, scaler or probe. He may also recommend a series of tests including a dental X-ray. This helps to further assess the exact nature and type of defect and extent of the damage. The orthodontist then gives you a diagnosis, and the possible and most appropriate treatment to solve it. Moreover, he gives you the guidelines you need to follow before the procedure. The specialist will guide you in selecting the best treatment to use. There are several types of orthodontic treatments which include:
- Fixed braces – Tiny brackets are attached to the front or back of each tooth, and a wire is tied to them. The constant gentle pressure of the wire slowly moves the teeth.
- Clear aligners – These are also known as ‘invisible braces. Clear aligners are a series of clear pieces of custom-moulded plastic that sit over the teeth and slowly move them. While you usually need to wear clear aligners for 20–22 hours a day, you can take them out to eat, drink and clean them
- Elastics – These small rubber bands are stretched between upper and lower braces for extra force to move teeth.
- Plate – A plastic device that sits in the mouth and uses wires and springs to move teeth or to hold them in place. Unlike fixed braces, a plate can be taken out of the mouth.
- Surgery – in severe cases, surgery may be required to remove buried teeth or make it easier for them to come out. Surgery can also be useful when there is a problem with the jaws, or to improve the outcome of orthodontic treatment.
Why is orthodontic treatment important?
Crooked, crowded and overlapping teeth can cause a range of problems, including:
- Tooth decay and gum diseases – Teeth that are very close together can be harder to clean properly. A build-up of plaque can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
- Injury to the gum – If a tooth doesn’t meet with its partner on the opposite jaw properly, it may dig into the gum and cause damage.
- It may be difficult to eat or chew properly or affect your ability to speak properly, swallow or dries out your mouth.
- Teeth that stick out may be more likely to be injured or traumatized during sports or in a fall.
- Wear and tear – If teeth don’t come together properly the action of chewing can wear them down unevenly.
- Self-confidence – teeth problems can make people feel embarrassed and they may not feel comfortable smiling.
Teeth malocclusion defects should not be grounds for you to lose your confidence or self-worth. Having such defects may intimidate you into feeling less loved or beautiful. The truth is we all have our defects, some visible, and others not so much so. But should you feel the need to seek a solution for your orthodontic defects, then look no further than Nairobi Sterling Dental Clinic. We are located at the Park Suite Building in Parklands, Nairobi. Visit us here, consult with our orthodontist and start your treatment journey. Feel free to also contact us to book an appointment or make enquiries about our services.