Everyone loves to have straight teeth and attractive smiles. Apart from appearance, teeth that are crooked are difficult to clean. In some cases, teeth that do not fit together correctly can suffer from the forces of biting and may lead to gum problems or shifting of the jaw. Puberty and teenage are often the best times to correct misaligned or crooked teeth. Straightened teeth can last a lifetime.
Through an orthodontic consultation, we can evaluate your problem and explain the details of the treatment required.
Being a teenager means expecting the wisdom teeth or third molars to start growing out in the mouth. If these teeth do not have enough space to grow into alignment, they may get jammed (impacted). Such teeth may then give problems like infection or tooth decay. If your wisdom teeth are likely to be jammed, it may be wise to remove them early and avoid problems. At Nuffield Dental, we can take radiographs (X-rays) to help determine the position of your wisdom teeth. If the position of the wisdom tooth is likely to cause problems, we can arrange to have the tooth removed. Click here to find out about whether your wisdom tooth needs to be removed.
If you play sports, like hockey or roller-blading, it is prudent to protect your smile with mouth guards . These are soft, rubbery devices customised to fit over your teeth and prevent broken teeth, chips or injuries to the lips.
If you don’t smoke, don’t start! Though some may think it cool or sophisticated, the truth is that smoking…
Piercing your tongue or lips as a “fashion statement” or as “self-expression” can lead to infection, or damage your gums and teeth. Infection can occur when the “oral jewellery” get dirty, or get loose and embedded in the tissues. The constant rubbing of the metal studs against the gums and teeth can cause the gums to recede (pull away from the teeth); or chip or crack the teeth.