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Orthodontics and Children- Early Orthodontics At what age should my child first see an Orthodontist? Orthodontist recommends that all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7. Why screen by age 7? The posterior occlusion (bite) is established when the first 6-year permanent molars erupt. At that time, one can evaluate the 3 dimensional relationships of the occlusion, as well as discover any abnormal shifting of the lower jaw during function. Incisors will begin to erupt and problems can be detected such as crowding, adverse habits, overbites, openbites, and some facial asymmetries. When treatment is necessary, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaws and guide the erupting permanent teeth. For some, a timely screening will lead to significant treatment benefits; for some, an immediate benefit is a parent's peace of mind. What are the benefits of early treatment? For those patients who have clear indications for early intervention, early treatment presents the opportunity to: Lower risk of trauma to protruded upper incisors. Influence jaw growth in a positive manner Harmonize width of the dental arches Improve eruption patterns of permanent teeth Correct harmful oral habits Improve esthetics and self-esteem Simplify and/or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics Reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth Improve some speech problems Preserve or gain space for erupting permanent teeth

Orthodontics and Children- Early Orthodontics At what age should my child first see an Orthodontist? Orthodontist recommends that all children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7. Why screen by age 7? The posterior occlusion (bite) is established when the first 6-year permanent molars erupt. At that time, one can evaluate the 3 dimensional relationships of the occlusion, as well as discover any abnormal shifting of the lower jaw during function. Incisors will begin to erupt and problems can be detected such as crowding, adverse habits, overbites, openbites, and some facial asymmetries. When treatment is necessary, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaws and guide the erupting permanent teeth. For some, a timely screening will lead to significant treatment benefits; for some, an immediate benefit is a parent's peace of mind. What are the benefits of early treatment? For those patients who have clear indications for early intervention, early treatment presents the opportunity to: Lower risk of trauma to protruded upper incisors. Influence jaw growth in a positive manner Harmonize width of the dental arches Improve eruption patterns of permanent teeth Correct harmful oral habits Improve esthetics and self-esteem Simplify and/or shorten treatment time for later corrective orthodontics Reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth Improve some speech problems Preserve or gain space for erupting permanent teeth

INJURIES OF THE JAWS AND FACE Facial injuries can affect the upper jaw, lower jaw, cheek, nose, eye socket. They maybe in some cases limited to only soft tissues of the face and mouth, or in severe cases, involve the jaw bones and bones of the facial skeleton. Facial injuries most commonly occur during: Sports or recreational activities. Motor vehicle crashes. Falls. Fights. How is a Facial Injury Diagnosed? When making a diagnosis, your doctor will begin by asking about your medical history, including any events that may have caused your facial injury. A thorough physical and medical examination will also be conducted, to note any injuries to your face and other parts of your body. This may be followed by relevant X-rays and CT scan of the head and face. Specific X-rays are needed depending on exact nature and site of injuries. Many people with facial injuries also suffer from additional injuries. In such cases additional x-rays, investigations and consultations with other medical specialists may be needed. FMS is equipped with Cone Beam CT SCAN, OPG/Panorama Xrays and RVGs to assess the jaw and facial bone fractures.

COSMETIC JAW SURGERY Orthognathic surgery is an operation to reposition the jaws. (Ortho means straighten, gnathia means jaw in Latin). The operation aims to correct imbalances between the upper and lower jaws. It is not always possible to correct your teeth and acheive the bite using only orthodontics (braces). This is because the bones of your face and jaws, in which the teeth are positioned, may be out of balance with one another. (For example, you may have a larger lower jaw and a normal sized upper jaw). It is not always possible to correct your teeth and acheive the bite using only orthodontics (braces). This is because the bones of your face and jaws, in which the teeth are positioned, may be out of balance with one another. (For example, you may have a larger lower jaw and a normal sized upper jaw). Orthognathic surgery is able to correct larger jaw discrepancies and improve both the bite of your teeth as well as your appearance by altering the shape of the face. Why do I need Orthognathic Surgery? Do you have any difficulty in chewing or biting? Dont you like your facial appearance from the front? Dont you like your facial appearance from the side? Do you have a protruding jaw or no chin? Do you have an open bite?

RHINOPLASTY Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose. It can make the nose larger or smaller; change the angle of the nose in relation to the upper lip; alter the tip of the nose; or correct bumps, indentations, or other defects in the nose. During rhinoplasty, the surgeon makes incisions to access the bones and cartilage that support the nose. The incisions are usually made inside the nose so that they are invisible after the surgery. Depending on the desired result, some bone and cartilage may be removed, or tissue may be added (either from another part of the body or using a synthetic filler). After the surgeon has rearranged and reshaped the bone and cartilage, the skin and tissue is redraped over the structure of the nose. A splint is placed outside the nose to support the new shape of the nose as it heals. Rhinoplasty may be done using general or local anesthesia. It is usually done as an outpatient procedure but sometimes requires a 1-night stay in the hospital or surgery center.

TOOTH EXTRACTION / REMOVAL Extraction is the removal of complete tooth or the tooth root with minimum damage to the adjoining structures. When does a tooth need to be extracted? When the tooth becomes too loose ( in case of severe gum / bone disease ). Tooth with large cavity which cannot be filled. Broken teeth. Tooth with large underlying infection. Over retained deciduous / milk teeth. When a milk tooth is blocking the permanent teeth from coming up Impacted teeth. Wisdom teeth or others which may interfere with the orthodontic treatment. Teeth involved in pathologies like cysts / tumors. Is tooth extraction / removal painful ? Extraction is a painless procedure in majority of the cases. This is done by injecting a local anaesthetic solution around the tooth being extracted, which blocks all the pain while preserving the other sensations. The numbness may stay for an hour to 2 hours after which it gradually recedes.

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WHY TO MAINTAIN SPACE Failure to maintain space results in Malocclusion Drifting / tipping of teeth Loss of arch length Midline shift Crowding of permanent teeth Impactions Orthodontic intervention, including extractions What is Pediatric Dentistry? It is the specialty that provides both primary and complete oral health care for infants and children till adolescence including those with special health care needs.

Orthodontic Emergencies Emergency situations can arise like the following: Broken Wire or Braces: You can apply some softened chewing gum or wet cotton at the spot. Ulcer or redness: Your braces can cause redness or ulcers at some areas. Apply Dologel cream or Mucopain cream in the painful areas. Pain: Small amount of pain is expected after engaging a New wire / Adjustment - Take the prescribed pain killer. All adjustments will need two days for pain relief. New appliance: Cutting Lips / cheeks - Warm saline gargling / or apply dologel / mucopain cream. You can always call us at: 888 50 60 780

Are your gums getting the respect they deserve? They will… now that you have entrusted your gum care in our safe hands! What is periodontal disease / gum disease? The word periodontal literally means around the tooth. Periodontal diseases also known as gum diseases are some of the most common infections in the world next to respiratory infections! One major problem is that periodontal disease is usually painless, with few obvious symptoms in its early stages. If left untreated, periodontal disease can eventually result in tooth loss. In fact, periodontal diseases are now the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Despite the number of people infected with this disease, most believe they don't have them. Despite all these facts, periodontal diseases are also some of the most preventable diseases, you need to understand what causes them, practice good oral health habits and seek regular professional case.

Symptoms of tonsil stones: Tonsils are a fundamental part of your body, as they act to protect the body from different infections. At the Prodental Dental Clinic Santa Cruz we like that you have all the information you need to avoid oral diseases. Today we are going to tell you Causes, treatment and symptoms of tonsil stones.

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