Dental Occlusion

Aligners, Braces, Dental Decay, General Dentistry, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Dental Occlusion” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Dental occlusion is the way teeth fit when the upper and lower jaws come together. Dental Occlusion affects  Teeth and gums Chewing efficiency and Chewing muscles Facial muscles Growth of upper and lower jaw  Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Body posture and balance Brain activity Good dental occlusion not only…

Labial Frenectomy

Braces, General Dentistry, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Labial Frenectomy” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] Frenectomy is a surgical procedure of removal of labial or lingual frenum. Labial Frenum is a band-like structure that connects the upper lip with the upper jaw and lower lip with lower jaw. Frenectomy is required when labial frenum is attached higher which may cause a few issues…

Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2)

Aligners, Braces, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Braces Terms – you should know (Part 2)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] A few additional terms to know- Bands: These are metallic rings placed for more support from teeth. Buttons: These are round attachments, can be of metallic or tooth coloured. Spring: Placed in the wire between certain teeth. Loop: Part of wire bent…

Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1)

Braces, Orthodontics

[vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Braces Terms – you should know (Part 1)” heading_tag=”h3″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””] If you or your kid is going through Fixed Orthodontic Treatment, you should know basic terms- Wire: Wire is put into brackets. They apply some force to move teeth.Brackets: These are small metal, ceramic or plastic attachments fixed on teeth. These have…