Orthodontics specialises in the diagnosis, prevention and correction of dentofacial irregularities such as crowded teeth, forwardly placed teeth and abnormal position of the teeth and the jaws.What are the Benifits of Orthodontics?Reduce the risk of decay: Crooked teeth are difficult to cleanReduce the risk of developing TMJ problemsReduce the risk of injury: Prominent teeth are more prone to trauma.Eliminate the excessive wear on your teeth, that can be caused by a poorly aligned bite. Well aligned teeth provide a healthier, more attractive smileTreatmentMajor advances in technology and materials have taken place leading to the following –1.Ceramic brackets (tooth coloured)2.Lingual orthodontics3.Mini implants for orthodontic anchorage4.Orthodontics for cleft lip and palate patients5.Orthodontic preparation for corrective jaw surgeryTransparentinvisible fibre braces are available, which are aesthetically appealing. With the advances that have been made in this area of specialisation, orthodontic treatment is possible even in patients as old as 45 – 50 years provided the gum condition is good.

Dentures are removable appliances which are used as a replacement of missing teeth and tissues. They are the artificial teeth which enable normal functioning of human mouth. Dentures are of two types – Complete & Partial.Complete dentures are advised when all the teeth are missing, and partial dentures are applied when some natural teeth are missing. They are custom made especially for a set of teeth and gum line.Complete Dentures fit over the upper teeth and roof and on the lower teeth placed like a horseshoe. They are conventional dentures and are removed during the night for cleaning.Partial Dentures consists of replaced missing teeth attached to artificial gum connected by a metal framework which helps to hold the denture in place. Missing teeth can change the position of other teeth hence partial denture help to overcome this problem and keep the teeth intact.

Primary teeth give shape to your child’s face, help guide permanent teeth into the right position and are needed for learning to eat and to speak. It’s important to care for them well. All teeth have an outer layer of enamel (a thin, hard, white substance that covers the tooth). This layer of enamel of primary teeth is thinner than the enamel of permanent teeth. This puts them at risk for tooth decay, which can begin even before the first tooth appears. Early childhood tooth decay is decay that affects the primary teeth in children less than 6 years of age Always supervise kids younger than 8 while brushing.