Dental Braces
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Dental Braces in Etobicoke
What Are Dental Braces?
Dental braces or orthodontic cases are devices made of rubber bands, thin wires (archwires), and/or other fixed or removable corrective appliances. They are used to align and straighten teeth through application of pressure for a certain period to slowly move your teeth back into position. They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, and you should thus discuss with your dentist to determine the best option for your situation and preference.
Why You May Consider Dental Braces
Bad bites or Malocclusion is triggered by the position of your teeth and jaws. Use braces to correct the following irregularities and avoid further dental issues:
- Protruding teeth: Also known as anoverjet, it occurs when the upper front teeth protrude forward. It can be hereditary or a result of malformed jaw because of pressure from certain childhood habits, including prolonged bottle feeding, thumb sucking, or tongue thrusting.
- Crowded teeth: Occurs when your teeth don’t properly fit in the jaw. The situation is brought about by a limited amount of space for the teeth to grow properly fostering crowding once your permanent teeth erupt.
- Crooked teeth: it’s an incorrect relation between teeth or a deviation of teeth away from their normal occlusion
- Misplaced midline: where the center of the upper set teeth doesn’t align with the center of the opposite lower set
- Missing teeth: You have widely spaced or missing teeth
Treatment Procedure
Malocclusion causes abnormal wear to the enamel, interferes with your ability to speak or chew properly, and prompt teeth and jaw problems. They also cause difficulties in brushing and flossing thus triggering tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss. Here is a procedure to correct or treat these irregularities:
- Initial preparation: Your dentist will ask questions about your health history, conduct a clinical exam, and take an impression of your teeth including photos of your face and teeth. With this information and analysis, an appropriate treatment plan will be established for your situation. However, if you have decayed teeth or inflamed gums, the dentist may be required to treat the condition before embarking on the treatment, or advice you accordingly.
- Fitting the braces: The fitting procedure will depend on the specific braces that are suitable for your condition. The dentist will thoroughly clean and dry your mouth. For a fixed brace, s/he will apply the bonding agent to your teeth and attach the brackets. An archwire will then be placed on the brackets and secure your teeth properly with elastic bands. For a removable brace, you will be shown how to insert and take them out correctly. You can wear a removable brace before and/or after you’ve completed your treatment with a fixed brace, or on their own–for more guidance, ask your dentist.
- Regular checkups: You need to visit your dentist every three to six weeks to adjust, replaced, or modify your braces. During this time, you may choose a different color for your new braces if you want. Typically, the whole process takes six months to two and a half (21/2) years to attain your desired result depending on the complexity and types of problems.
Why Sunrise Dentistry?
In addition to the wide range of dental services that we offer, which include general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics, we deliver our services in an environment designed with our patients’ experience in mind.
Easy Access
We are located at the Centennial Park Plaza. There is plenty of free parking available.
Insurance Claims
We process insurance claims on your behalf so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of interacting with your insurance company.
Payment Options
We offer various payment and financing options to help fund major dental procedures. Speak to our front-desk staff to check availability.
Flexible Hours
We are open six days a week to fit our patients’ busy schedules. Let us know your availability and we will work to find a convenient appointment time.
Dental Emergencies
If you have a dental emergency, call us on 416.626.0473 or walk into our clinic. We will do our best to attend to your situation promptly.
Technology
Our clinic is equipped with modern dental equipment, including the iTero Element digital scanner for impressions.
Make An Appointment
Sunrise Dentistry is located at Centennial Park Plaza, 5555 Eglinton Ave W, Suite 210, in Etobicoke, with free parking available. We process insurance claims on your behalf, and we offer various payment and financing options for major dental procedures — speak to our front desk to check eligibility. To book, call us or request an appointment below.