Frequently Asked Questions
Orthodontics treatment is a specialty in Dentistry that requires lots of skills and knowledge. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Orthodontic treatment involves correction of teeth alignment and occlusion. When teeth are malaligned, apart from affecting aesthetics, it will also affect dental cleaning and oral hygiene maintenance. Some people may experience functional problems such as mastication and pronunciation problems. In general, there are 3 main problems that Orthodontic Treatment can help: 1) Dental Health 2) Functional problems 3) Aesthetics.
With the advanced technology, we can provide the most suitable treatment according to the patient's needs. Our Orthodontist can work with other disciplines such as Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons to provide full comprehensive treatment, so as to correct dental and skeletal problems.
Whether your teeth have problems with their appearance, health, or function, they are not unsolvable. If you have the following problems, or because the previous treatment failed, you can also undergo a second treatment. Book your consultation immediately and enjoy your confident smile.
We have a lot of successful Orthodontic cases by our experienced Dentists. If you want to know more information about Orthodontic Treatment, or want to know if your dental condition would be suitable for Orthodontic Treatment, please feel free to contact us!
Brackets and wires are attached onto teeth surfaces, and they are adjusted regularly so that teeth are moved to their desired final position.
With 3D intraoral scanning technology, dental records are obtained and then analysed with computer software by Dentist for detailed treatment planning. Clear aligners are made accordingly. Patients need to wear the Clear aligners full time everyday and change regularly under the supervision of Dentist, so that teeth are moved to their desired final position.
Conventional Braces and Clear Aligners use different technology and materials, so they are different in terms of ways of wearing, appearance and complexity of cases handled. With our professional dental team and advanced technology, our dentist will provide you with the most suitable Orthodontic Treatment, to achieve the best results.
| Braces | Clear Aligners | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Braces are fixed onto the teeth surfaces, affecting aesthetics | Transparent, thin, not easily noticeable |
| Wearing Time | Full time as it cannot be taken off | At least 22 hours per day, only take off during meals or tooth brushing; change every 1-2 weeks |
| Comfortability | Brackets and hooks or the wires used may cause ulcers over cheek and tongue | Usually feels tight or mild soreness on the first few days after changing new aligners |
| Daily Life Impact | Avoid high-contact or high-intensity sports or activities, and avoid sticky foods such as chewing gum, toffee etc | Try to avoid food that will stain the aligners |
| Case Complexity | Can be used for almost all variety of cases, even for more complex cases | Most of the cases |
| Ease of Cleaning | Need a lot of effort in dental cleaning, with special toothbrushes and floss. Need to keep good oral hygiene and dietary control to avoid demineralization or caries development | As the aligners can be taken off for cleaning and tooth brushing, easier for oral hygiene maintenance |
| Review Visits | More frequent reviews about 4-6 weeks apart | Less frequent reviews around 8-12 weeks apart |
| Costs | Depends on case complexity | Depends on case complexity |
No matter you are having Conventional Braces or Clear Aligner Treatment, you will go through the following procedures:
First we will give you a comprehensive examination, including X-rays, Dentist will tailor-make treatment plans for you based on your tooth conditions and alignment. Sometimes when teeth are too crowded, interproximal reduction or extractions may be needed to create more spaces.
We use advanced technology and equipment, performing 3D Intraoral Scanning instead of the messy impression taking procedure, to capture records of the teeth, as well as initial simulation of teeth movement and treatment outcome, so that patients can understand their orthodontic treatment easily.
Patients confirm treatment after understanding the details of the treatment plan and risks. Dentist will start treatment for patients with Conventional Braces or Clear Aligners.
Patients need to come back for review visits during the whole course of treatment.
Orthodontics treatment is a specialty in Dentistry that requires lots of skills and knowledge. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Conrad Dental Care Centre provides comprehensive dental treatments by professional dental team, using high-end dental equipment and instruments.
