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Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign

Orthodontic treatment refers to the straightening of teeth and the comprehensive control of the growth and development of the jaw. The medical name for orthodontics comes from Greek and the word describes tooth straightening.

Come see one of our dentists and get started! Contact the nearest office and arrange a planning visit with one of our dentists. We will take care of the smoothness of the treatment and your well-being. We will perform a more precise examination and provide different treatment options and cost estimates before starting treatment. If necessary, your dentist can also write a referral to a specialist dental professional.

Why is orthodontic treatment needed?

An incorrect bite can cause head and face pain, make it difficult to chew, and make it difficult to clean your teeth. It exposes teeth to wear and often also adversely affects appearance.

The cause of a bite defect is usually hereditary, but other factors, such as prolonged sucking of the thumb, large tonsils and loss of teeth, can also cause a bite that requires orthodontic treatment. The aim of orthodontic treatment is to get a functionally good and visually pleasing bite.

How does orthodontic treatment progress?

Orthodontic treatment begins with a consultation with a specialist dentist. A thorough oral and dental examination is performed, and dental problems are diagnosed. After the examination, impressions and X-rays are taken of the dentistry, on the basis of which an individual treatment plan is created. A written summary of the plan is always provided, which the customer receives.

Before starting treatment, the progress of the treatment and its costs are reviewed. Teeth with cavities, possible gum inflammation, and problems with the connective tissue of the teeth are treated before starting orthodontic treatment.

Severe bite defects cannot be treated with orthodontic treatment alone. In this case, in addition to orthodontics, surgeries are needed to move either the lower or upper jaw to a new position.

Who can receive orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment can be given to children under school age. However, treatment is most commonly given to 9-12-year-olds, in which case the growth of the jaw can still be influenced. However, age is not a barrier to orthodontics and adult teeth can also be treated.

The duration of orthodontic treatment is very individual. In adults, the correction of an individual tooth position can take a few months and a more extensive treatment can take up to a couple of years.

Teeth straightening is usually followed by a maintenance phase to prevent the transferred teeth from returning. This is done either with a removable plastic sheet or with steel wire glued behind the teeth. In adults, severe bite defects can be treated with surgery in addition to orthodontics.

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Helsinki (Munkkiniemi)

Huopalahdentie 6
00330 Helsinki

09 436 6340
munkkiniemi(at)kotihammas.fi

Oulu

Sälpäkuja 8
90630 Oulu

050 354 7726
oulu(at)kotihammas.fi

Northern Finland

Valtakatu 4
96100 Rovaniemi

040 738 8916

Tampere

Sumeliuksenkatu 18 B
33100 Tampere

03 213 3880
tampere(at)kotihammas.fi

Turku

Aurakatu 14 B
20100 Turku

02 4141 100
turku(at)kotihammas.fi

Vantaa (Myyrmäki)

Iskostie 4
01600 Vantaa

09 563 1500
myyrmaki(at)kotihammas.fi

Vantaa (Tikkurila)

Vernissakatu 1
01300 Vantaa

09 838 7030
tikkurila(at)kotihammas.fi

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Nuijamiestentie 3 C
00400 Helsinki

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