By Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the alignment of teeth to improve the aesthetics of smile as well as the bite of an individual. But, teeth are not playing a solo role in the movie called ‘beautiful smile’. The lips, cheeks, gums, tongue are all supporting actors
By Thumb Sucking Habit and It’s Consequences
Thumb sucking habit is very common with toddlers and children up to 5 years of age. Children in their first year of birth are often seeing sucking their thumb or other fingers. As the child grows up, the habit of sucking on a thumb slowly reduces and eventually disappears. But,
32 Watts Invisible Aligner Starter Kit: Your little box for radiant smile!
Once you have reached the decision of getting the invisible clear aligners for a confident smile, you will receive an aligner ‘starter kit’ from your orthodontist. After the approval of the treatment plan. The ‘starter kit’ is provided to the respective patient that has the following contents: Invisible Aligner Starter
Keeping Your Tongue Healthy
The tongue is an integral part of the oral cavity along with the teeth, gums and other structures. It helps us speak and taste. Though quite underestimated, the healthy tongue is actually the window to one’s health. So, It is said to be the strongest muscle in our body and
How long does 32 Watts Aligner take to Straighten Teeth?
A favourite with orthodontic patients who are conscious about a metallic smile, aligners are not only transparent but also more comfortable than conventional braces. They are removable trays that have to be worn for at least 20-22 hrs a day. Each set of trays is meant to be worn for
Why do you have to Realign?
Don’t be mistaken! We aren’t talking about you realigning yourself. We are actually talking about re-aligning your teeth! Confused? Your teeth are actually always on the move. After teeth alignment, some patients need to realign their teeth. This condition where realignment of teeth is needed is called as orthodontic relapse.
Do you have a Closed Bite?
In a normal scenario, when you bite, your upper front teeth overlap your lower front teeth vertically and horizontally by 2mm each. A condition where your upper front teeth rest on your lower front teeth or completely cover them is also called a closed bite. This occurs due to reduced
Habits for a healthy Smile
A lot has been said about having a beautiful and aesthetic smile. But, is that enough? A beautiful smile? Well, think again! If a smile is not healthy, how happy would you be? A smile is ideally meant to be both healthy and beautiful. So how do we make sure
Are You a Case for Aligners?
Aligners are a modern orthodontic technique to move your teeth to bring them into alignment. They have many advantages over traditional metal and ceramic braces. They are transparent, removable, easy to wear and remove, and have no food restrictions all throughout the treatment. Are You a Case for Aligners? While
How Do Aligners Align Your Teeth?
For adults who require teeth alignment, one of the popular choices available today are aligners. Aligners are transparent plastic trays that fit tightly around your teeth to bring about movement. But are they too good to be true? How Do Aligners Align Your Teeth ? Well, they are good and
