Orthodontic treatment in Barranquilla

Dentistry

Author: Beauty Dental CareModified date: 29/09/2020

What are the types of orthodontic treatment that exist?

At this time with the development of technology there are different types of orthodontic treatment in Barranquilla that depends on the material, technique to be used, aesthetics and comfort.

Among the types of orthodontic treatments are:

Traditional metal brackets: need elastic or rubber to hold the wire, they are the most used and known. They work very well in expert hands
Self-ligating metal brackets: no rubbers are placed. The brackets themselves come with a closure system to hold the wire.
Aesthetic brackets: can be self-ligating or rubber-bound. The difference with the previous ones is only aesthetic because of the color.
Lingual brackets: are placed on the inside of the teeth under a different technique.
Orthodontics with transparent plates: there are several brands on the market.

How long does an orthodontic treatment last?

The time of orthodontics is something that we cannot generalize since each case is different. It depends a lot on the initial diagnosis. Additionally, the type of treatment being carried out must be taken into account to achieve all the objectives: an ideal bite with healthy teeth and gums and a stable result of the treatment. Nothing is done if a "flash" or fast treatment is carried out, where after a few months it will be damaged.

What studies do I need to undergo a bracket treatment?

To start an orthodontic treatment in Barranquilla you need some initial records that consist of:

Profile X-ray Panoramic X-ray
Intraoral photos
Study models

What should I do to start orthodontic treatment?

To start orthodontic treatment you need an initial assessment where we see the dental, periodontal, smile and most importantly what you want to obtain with that treatment. Additionally, make the initial registrations mentioned above.

Do I have to remove my wisdom teeth to put my braces on?

No, wisdom teeth are not an impediment to placing orthodontic treatment. Many times we send them to extract depending on the treatment plan and conditions in which they are.

What is the difference between metal brackets and ceramic brackets (white)?

The difference between metal brackets and ceramic brackets (white) is purely aesthetic due to the color issue.

With which orthodontic treatment do you see results faster?

Treatment with self-ligating braces is faster after the initial diagnosis is correct and if we additionally combine it with laser-assisted orthodontics, we advance 30% of the treatment.

What is the best orthodontic option for children?

It all depends on the age of the child, if they are small between 6 and 12 years old, we can manage with orthopedics, which is the use of devices to manage habits, abnormal development of the jaws and types of growths and older children can be managed interceptive orthodontics .

What is the best orthodontic option for adults?

Anyone is a good orthodontic option for adults, the ideal would be the professionalism of the orthodontist and the collaboration of the patient.

What is the best age to wear braces?

If it is a complete orthodontics at age 14, but remember that from 6 years we can start treatment.

How do I know if I need to wear braces?

You can observe it yourself if you have crowding, spacing, bad bite, pain or clenching of teeth, absence of teeth, bad smile. etc. Something that tells you that things are not working well.

How much does it cost to put braces on in Colombia?

The price varies a lot depending on the time, type of treatment. An initial assessment is very important. Ask us in Barranquilla and we can give you a quote for your orthodontic treatment.

Why should we have orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatments are not only for aesthetics. There are many reasons for doing this.

Orthodontics is a fundamental aid to a number of problems and to increase self-esteem, since having aligned and beautiful teeth will make you feel better. By having teeth in good position, oral hygiene improves and in this way periodontal diseases can be prevented.
Orthodontics collaborates with other specialties to obtain better results, such as: orthodontics are placed on patients who are going to undergo complete rehabilitation treatments to obtain an excellent result.

This type of treatment requires:

Complete studies (X-rays, photos, models).
Correct diagnosis.
Good treatment plan.

Give yourself the opportunity to feel better and convey confidence with a beautiful smile.

Should retainers be put on after orthodontic treatment?

After making movements in your teeth where we change them from their initial position, we must leave appliances that manage to maintain that new location, and that is where the work of the retainers comes.

The retainer is important since by not placing them, the teeth will automatically return to their initial state.

What types of retainer are there?

There are two types of retainers:

Removable: such as plate and circumferential.
Fixed that they have benefits such as: that they are not lost, they maintain retention, they do not interfere with speech. they are not observed therefore they are aesthetic.