Here are some of the orthodontic treatments we can do for you here in Tan-Mencias Dental Clinic Marikina.
Metal Brackets
If you think about braces, you may visualize the most common metal brackets.
Modern metal brackets are now smaller and less noticeable.
New technology is also now used for heat-activated archwires. These use your body heat to help your teeth move faster and less painful compared to brace treatments before.
Ceramic
Ceramic braces have the same shape and size as metal braces.
The only noticeable difference between the 2 is that ceramic braces are clear or have the same color as your teeth to blend in.
There are even tooth-colored wires to really make it almost unnoticeable from afar.
Aligners
Aligners are clear plastic aligners similar to mouth guards.
These are removable and should be replaced every 2 weeks.
Hawley’s Retainer
Hawley’s retainers have a plastic plate that curves to the roof of your mouth. The plate isn’t visible from the front.
The edges snap over your teeth as a wire runs across your front teeth to help keep them aligned.
Palatal Expander
This is a custom-made expander for every individual. It is fitted over several top teeth in the back of your mouth.
This device has 2 halves that are connected in the middle with a screw.
You adjust the screw every day to induce tension between palatal bones to move them to the desired expansion.
Once you get the desired expansion, you’ll then leave the device for a few months to stabilize the expansion.
Overall, the expanders are usually worn from 3 to 6 months.
You can visit us in our dental clinic here in Marikina if you need help or have questions about orthodontic treatments.
You can also send us a message through our website’s contact form or via our FaceBook page.