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Dental aligners - Know your treatment options
Dental aligners are custom-made brace-like mouthpieces meant to align your teeth. There are different types of aligners available and these are removable. Read to know more.
Condition
What is Dental aligners
Clear Aligners are transparent trays made of special material which are used to straighten teeth just like braces. They use gentle and constant force to move the teeth in the required position without going through the hassles of metal wires and brackets.view more
How to diagnose and When to Consult a Doctor?
Malocclusion of the teeth is when your teeth are misaligned. This can lead to oral health complications if left untreated. Your teeth may not perform vital functions well, like chewing, if they are misaligned. Learn more about this condition and how it may be treated to protect your overall oral and digestive health.
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Causes
- Childhood habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use beyond age 3, and prolonged use of a bottle
- Extra teeth, lost teeth, impacted teeth, or abnormally shaped teeth
- Ill-fitting dental fillings, crowns, dental appliances, retainers, or braces
- Misalignment of jaw fractures after a severe injury
Symptoms
- Improper alignment of your teeth
- Changes in the appearance of your face
- Frequent biting of your inner cheeks or tongue
- Discomfort when chewing or biting
Causes
- Childhood habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use beyond age 3, and prolonged use of a bottle
- Extra teeth, lost teeth, impacted teeth, or abnormally shaped teeth
- Ill-fitting dental fillings, crowns, dental appliances, retainers, or braces
- Misalignment of jaw fractures after a severe injury
Symptoms
- Improper alignment of your teeth
- Changes in the appearance of your face
- Frequent biting of your inner cheeks or tongue
- Discomfort when chewing or biting
When to undergo for surgery
If the patient has following symptoms it is time to consult a Doctor for Dental Aligners and Dental Aligner is better choice than usual bracesAligners are Clearly Invisible to aesthetically better.
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M.B.B.S , M.S (Surgery)
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MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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Is it covered under insurance?
Is the treatment covered under insurance?
The Insurance plan varies from one company to another.It is advised to talk to the insurance provider before going to hospital or clinic for Dental aligners.
How is the recovery after surgery?
After the surgery, people should expect about two weeks for recovery.
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First I would like convey my thanks to medibuddy and their Care Buddy who assisted me till the discharge. Medibuddy provided hassle free consultation and for the operation. The entire insurance policy was taken care without involvement and it helped me to take care of myself. Finally I would like to thank the Unity hospital staff and their doctor
Surya Kumar
I sincerely thank MediBuddy for coordination and commitment towards the service rendered in making my total knee replacement surgery hassle-free. Your work is truly commendable, and I appreciate your professional attitude. So easy to talk to and work with, very helpful always! Massive thanks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Treating malocclusion takes time. You probably will have braces on your teeth for several months to more than a year while your teeth are gently realigned. You might have to change your personal habits to accommodate your braces and ensure your overall dental health is not affected by your braces. Talk to your healthcare provider about taking care of your teeth while wearing braces.
If you wear braces to correct malocclusion, you should contact your provider if your braces start to hurt or are damaged.
What is wrong with my teeth? What does it mean to have overbite or underbite? How will you fix my teeth? If I need braces, how long will I have to wear them? Is there an alternative to wearing braces?
Reduced risk of tooth decay. Better oral hygiene. Reduced risk of TMJ
Preventing the disorder can be difficult because most cases of malocclusion are hereditary. However, Parents of young children should limit pacifier and bottle use to help reduce changes in the development of the jaw. Early detection of malocclusion may help cut down on the length (and severity) of the treatment needed to correct the problem.
