Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

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Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Orthodontics/braces deals with correct alignment of teeth as well as dental arches- the mandible and the maxilla. While Orthodontics deals only with teeth straightening using dental braces, Dentofacial Orthopedics is more concerned about the alignment of teeth according to facial and jaw structure.

Sharma Dental Clinic- best dental clinic in Ludhiana specializes in the diagnosis, interception, prevention as well as treatment of malocclusion along with other abnormalities of orofacial structures.

We have a team of best orthodontists in Ludhiana that offer a broad spectrum of orthodontic services and braces such as metal, tooth colored/ceramic braces, lingual braces, damon braces system, clear aligners, invisalign system of teeth straightening.

Do you know the first orthodontic checkup begins at the age of six years!

Any mal-alignment of teeth/jaws, braces can be placed as early as 10 years. Gone are the days when teeth straightening braces could be placed in 13-14 years of age (the early teenage). Now with advanced techniques and technology, the braces can be placed early to avoid malocclusion.

Why one needs an orthodontic treatment?

  • Crowding of teeth
  • Any habit such as mouth breathing, finger/thumb sucking habit
  • Inability to chew (bite issues)
  • Asymmetric face and teeth
  • Temporomandibular joint making noise/clicking sound
  • Retained deciduous teeth/ Early shedding of deciduous teeth
  • Incompetency of lips (non closure of upper and lower lips)

Why one needs an orthodontic treatment?

  • Crowding of teeth
  • Any habit such as mouth breathing, finger/thumb sucking habit
  • Inability to chew (bite issues)
  • Asymmetric face and teeth
  • Temporomandibular joint making noise/clicking sound
  • Retained deciduous teeth/ Early shedding of deciduous teeth
  • Incompetency of lips (non closure of upper and lower lips)

In order to make sure that newly erupted permanent teeth fall in ideal position, strategic extraction of primary teeth is followed known as serial extraction. This is usually done at the age of 5-6 years and help in reducing malocclusion and the time period of braces as well.

Our dedicated and committed team offers multidisciplinary and comprehensive orthodontic care to patients irrespective of age.

Seeking advice for your misaligned teeth? Fix an appointment today with Sharma Dental Clinic.

Types of braces

Traditional metal braces

These are used to straighten crooked teeth as well as align lower and upper jaws to improve the smile aesthetics.

Clear tooth colored (ceramic braces )

Instead of metal bracket we put a ceramic glass bracket so that metal color is less visible to outside.

Lingual Braces

Braces are placed on the inner side of the teeth (tongue/lingual side) which is not visible on the outside.

Fast braces/ Self-Ligating Braces

These self-ligating system of braces such as Damon system of braces are one of the best braces system that are painless, inert and most comfortable to patients.

Invisalign/Clear Aligners

These are clear alternative to traditional braces system and are not visible to naked eye.