Active orthodontic treatment lasts an average of two years, with a range of one to three years.
Active treatment stage-The period during which orthodontic appliances or braces are used.
After the removal or loss of a tooth, braces or another orthodontic appliance may be used to prevent the remaining teeth from moving into the empty space.
Although orthodontic treatment can be performed at any age, children are easier, faster, and less expensive to treat than adults.
Although orthodontic treatment often improves facial appearance and occasionally is performed for solely cosmetic reasons, it is used primarily to correct health problems and to ensure the proper functioning of the mouth.
American Denticare offers employer, individual, and group insurance plans with optional orthodontic coverage.
Any dental costs you have, such as orthodontic work, may exceed the annual amount of coverage your family is eligible for a year.
Braces are the most commonly used orthodontic appliances in the treatment of malocclusion.
Braces-An orthodontic appliance consisting of brackets cemented to the surface of each tooth and wires of stainless steel or nickel titanium alloy.
Food particles and plaque deposits around orthodontic appliances can cause demineralization of the tooth enamel, leading to cavities and permanent whitish scars on the teeth.
For children receiving orthodontic care, the orthodontist should be notified immediately if an appliance breaks.
If a baby molar-that acts as a space-holder for later permanent teeth-is lost, a fixed orthodontic wire is inserted between the teeth to keep the space available.
In general the earlier an orthodontic problem is detected, the easier and less expensive it is to correct.
In most cases, braces and other orthodontic services are also covered.
It is sometimes possible to change the way the jaws grow, using orthodontic appliances.
Malocclusion may be remedied by orthodontic treatment.
Many people find that they are allergic to the nickel in inexpensive jewelry; some adolescents find that they are allergic to the metal alloys used in orthodontic braces.
Most often orthodontic treatment is used on older children and adolescents whose teeth are still developing.
Multilevel multivariate modeling is illustrated by an example in orthodontic research.
Once a child's lower baby incisors have erupted, an orthodontist can measure the child's jaw and tooth size, project their growth rate, and possibly predict whether the child will have orthodontic problems with their permanent teeth.
Orthodontic appliances trap food, bacteria, and plaque, leading to tooth decay.
Orthodontic pacifiers do not prevent dental abnormalities.
Orthodontic treatment is sometimes necessary to correct malocclusion, a condition that shifts the position of the teeth and makes closing the mouth impossible.
Orthodontic treatment is the only effective treatment for malocclusion not requiring surgery.
Orthodontic treatment is usually very successful at correcting malocclusions.
Orthodontic treatment usually continues until the desired outcome is reached.
Orthognatic surgery-Surgery to alter the relationships of the teeth and/or supporting bones, usually in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.
Retainer-An orthodontic appliance that is worn to stabilize teeth in a new position.
Retention treatment stage-The passive treatment period following orthodontic treatment, when retainers may be used to stabilize the teeth.
Severe malocclusion may require orthodontic intervention to improve appearance or to prevent problems with eating and speaking.
Sometimes surgery reduces the duration of the orthodontic treatment.
Space maintainer-An orthodontic appliance that is worn to prevent adjacent teeth from moving into the space left by an unerupted or prematurely lost tooth.
The time needed for treatment is also affected by how well the patient follows orthodontic instructions.
The UniCare 200 Dental Plan includes discounts for specialty dental services like orthodontic and cosmetic procedures.
There have both high and low option plans, and they advertise additional savings for cosmetic and orthodontic procedures as well.
This Plan offers orthodontic benefits for children and adults after a 12-month waiting period.
Your child will be asked to put on a hospital gown and to remove any loose orthodontic braces, false teeth and jewelry.