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Bangkok
Smile Dental Clinic associates with a number of 4 to 5
star quality hotels in Bangkok to offer the special room
rates exclusively for our clients.
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Orthodontics are an excellent means of
correcting malpositioned teeth. They can
dramatically affect your appearance, but
importantly, orthodontics can correct TMJ
disorder as well as reduce your susceptibility
to dental decay and periodontal disease.
Typically, orthodontic treatment consists
of the application of small ceramic, or
metal brackets to the teeth. These brackets
are attached to an arch wire which helps
shape the teeth. Often springs and rubber
bands are also used to help move the teeth.
Treatment usually takes from one to three
years to complete. The amount of time depends
on the cooperation of the patient and the
difficulty of the case. Once treatment is
over, it may be necessary to use a retainer
for several years; however, in some cases,
a small permanent retainer can be bonded
to the teeth.
| FAQS |
| When is the
ideal time to seek treatment? |
The
best age to do the orthodontic treatment
is when you are twelve to thirteen years
of age as all the permanent teeth have
usually erupted by this stage. The jaws
are growing at this age and so it is
easier to expand your jaws and reshape
your mouth.
However,
it may be worth seeking advice even
earlier. By the age of seven, enough
permanent teeth have come in and enough
jaw growth has occurred that the dentist
or orthodontist can identify current
problems, anticipate future problems
or alleviate parents' concerns if all
seems normal. |
| Am I too
OLD for orthodontic treatment? |
There are no age limits! Orthodontic
treatment can easily be done at an
older age, if the dental and gingival
condition is good. Most adults get
orthodontic treatment because they
realize that taking care of your smile
is part of taking care of yourself.
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Metal Braces
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Metal braces (stainless steel) are the
most popular type of braces used. Many
patients enjoy having different colors
placed on their braces as a means of
personal expression and fun. Because
it's so simple to change the colors,
feel free to swap them at every visit. |
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Clear Braces
Clear ceramic
braces are an aesthetic alternative
for those who don't want their braces
to show as much. Clear braces move your
teeth in exactly the same way as metal
braces do. Like metal braces, they are
extremely comfortable to wear and very
efficient at moving teeth.
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Lingual Braces
The
difference is invisible - Invisible Braces,
the state-of-the-art design that offers
an amazing technological advancement in
orthodontic treatment. These braces are
behind some of the most dazzling smiles
that you see everyday, and yet you probably
never noticed them. Lingual or Invisible
Braces are applied behind the teeth
| FAQS |
| Are Lingual
Braces more uncomfortable than conventional
braces? |
 Initial
discomfort is similar to that of traditional
braces. The difference is that the Lingual
Braces will affect the tongue and traditional
braces will affect the cheeks and lips.
Patients tend to take approximately
1-4 weeks before they achieve a reasonable
comfort level. |
| Are Lingual
Braces expensive? |
 Although
treatment time is similar, lingual braces
are more expensive than traditional
braces. Special instrumentation, equipment,
doctor and staff training are required
for this technique. The treatment is
more sophisticated and the personal
time and training required by the orthodontist
and his staff is considerably greater. |
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