Orthodontics And Dento- Facial Orthopaedics (Braces)

This is the branch of dentistry that is responsible for the correction of malocclusions (The improper arrangement and alignment of teeth and jaws).

Proper alignment of the teeth confers advantages such as:

1. Improvement of appearance.

2. Reduction of gum inflamation and bleeding caused by malocclusion thereby improving access to cleaning.

3. Reduction of trauma caused by malpositioned teeth thereby improving the ability to chew properly.

Braces are categorized into two types:

1. Removable Appliances: These are used to manage minor rotations and displaced teeth. It is worn by the patients. Another type of removable appliance is the aligner which is made of clear plastic and worn on the teeth to move and correct certain discrepancies.

2. Fixed Appliances: Habit brakers, expanders and braces are among the fixed appliances. Habit breakers help break detrimental habits like thumb/finger sucking, tongue thrusting and lip sucking while expanders are used in conjunction with braces.

Braces (train tracks) is the most common appliance used to correct rotations and malpositioned teeth. They can be made out of metal or are just clear. At Odontoville Dental Clinics, we offer traditional braces, tried and tested to correct malocclusions. We also pride ourselves as the premier provider of cutting edge technology as seen in FASTBRACES. We pioneered this technology in Nigeria and infact West Africa. Our Senior Dental Associate, Dr. Femi Ogunsanlu is the first Senior Master FASTBRACES Provider in Nigeria and Africa.

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics