Orthodontic Treatment Orange County, Anaheim, Laguna Woods & Mission Viejo
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontics is the dental specialty that is concerned with the treatment of improper bites and crooked teeth. Orthodontists have completed a postdoctoral program in Orthodontics in addition to their doctorate in dentistry. Orthodontic treatment gradually realigns the patient’s teeth and jaw, improving both their appearance and chewing function. Orthodontists usually use some type of braces and/or durable plastic aligners to straighten a patient’s teeth.
Orthodontic treatment is not just for improving your appearance. Crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw cannot chew food properly. As a result, you tend to swallow big pieces of food, which can lead to digestive problems and malabsorption of nutrients. In addition, badly aligned teeth are harder to clean and that can promote tooth decay and gum disease. Fortunately, treating this problem can also give you a beautiful smile!
At 7 Day Dental, we believe that our patients are our partners in ensuring the success of orthodontic and other dental treatments, and we spend time educating them. After a thorough examination, our orthodontists will talk to you about your condition and what can be done to treat it. Prior to deciding on the treatment plan, our experts will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different options available for your situation. We use only high quality orthodontic appliances to attain your desired results.
After a course of active orthodontic treatment, patients will typically wear retainers or additional aligners, which help to maintain the teeth in their improved positions while surrounding bone reforms around them. The retainers are generally worn full-time for a period, then part-time (during nightly sleep) for as long as the orthodontist recommends.
In the past, orthodontic patients were primarily teens and pre-teens. However, in recent years, the client profile has dramatically changed, with adults making up 20-30% of orthodontic patients in the United States. In addition, there is a new development that treats younger children in a way that naturally guides the incoming permanent teeth into their proper position. At 7 Day Dental we use the Healthy Start System™ to treat children. In addition to aligning teeth, Healthy Start corrects sleep disordered breathing which is a major cause of attention deficit disorders, daytime fatigue, and learning problems. The main types of orthodontic alignment systems available at 7 Day Dental:
- Traditional metal braces and ceramic braces
- Damon Braces
- Lingual braces
- Clear plastic aligners (Invisalign, for example)
TMJ Disorders
Orthodontists also treat disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJD). Symptoms include pain or tenderness in the jaw and, sometimes, in or around the ear. There may be pain or discomfort while chewing and locking of the jaw. Often, patients with this condition have a tendency to clench their jaw and grind their teeth while sleeping. Patients are also likely to have malocclusion. Depending on the particular situation, orthodontists may treat the condition with a jaw splint, as well as braces, retainers or nighttime appliances.
7 Day Dental has the finest orthodontists and dental professionals in all of Orange County, with offices in Anaheim, Laguna Woods and Ladera Ranch. We are open to serve you every day!
FAQs for Baby’s Teeth During Pregnancy
Although baby teeth take a few months to appear, the development starts in the prenatal stage when the baby is still in his mother’s belly. The primary teeth start developing in the second month of pregnancy while the first molars kick development a few weeks later.
It’s important to note that although tooth development starts in prenatal stage, the tooth enamel takes the time to form.
When pregnant women have gum disease, they have a special bacteria residing in their mouth. From there, these bacteria can easily travel to the bloodstream and affect the development of the fetus in the prenatal stage. Sometimes, this could result in premature birth. Baby born in such situation might have low birth weight.
Stress, whether pregnant or not, can cause major issues when it comes to oral health. Many people grind their teeth when they are stressed, which can easily lead to TMJ. It can also cause broken, cracked, or worn tooth.
Additionally, stress can cause mayhem for bacteria (healthy and unhealthy) in the mouth by causing hormonal imbalance in the body.
When a pregnant woman has dental problems, they can affect the baby indirectly, but it cannot infect unborn babies. Poor oral health can cause a plethora of other health issues, which would affect the prenatal development of the baby. It could also result in premature birth and low birth weight.
It’s important that you inform your dentist if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. When you are pregnant, your dentist will take special care while treating your dental problems. You shouldn’t be exposed to x-rays, and other radiations and your dentist will suggest medication after consideration the prenatal development of your baby and your health.
Dental procedures are safe as they don’t cause premature delivery. However, patients with gum disease can often deliver the baby prematurely.
It’s not true. If you don’t consume enough calcium needed for prenatal development of your baby, your body will take out calcium from your bones, not the teeth.
While the primary (baby) teeth start forming during the first month of pregnancy, first permanent teeth (molars) start their initial development during the fifth month of pregnancy. The tooth enamel starts forming later.
Taking additional fluoride supplements during pregnancy will not affect baby’s teeth. To support proper tooth development in the fetus, pregnant women should try to eat a nutrient-rich diet and live a healthy lifestyle. If you want to take supplements, consult with your doctor. Only take supplements when recommended by your doctor.
Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the healthy development of muscle and bones. Babies fed with breast milk usually have a stronger immune system. When it comes to tooth development, breastfeeding doesn’t offer any advantage over the bottle-fed babies.
Prolonged breastfeeding doesn’t cause any oral health issues in babies. It doesn’t give rise to cavities. However, it’s important that mothers clean their baby’s gums with a soft cloth after breastfeeding or bottle-feeding them to remove sugars and discourage bacteria growth.
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