Medical Tourism in India, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with irregular teeth and its treatment.  Orthodontic treatment for dental displacement, uneven or irregular teeth is also looked as a treatment for the control and modification of facial growth.  Orthodontic treatment is considered for aesthetic reasons to improve appearance of patients’ teeth and smile.  Orthodontists not only improve the teeth alignment and if needed, work on reconstructing the entire face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth to give the patient a better look.

Orthodontic treatment is undertaken for children as well as adults who have irregular teeth alignment.  Treatment at an early age is better since it is easier to shift and align teeth during the growth phase of the jaws.  Orthodontic treatment is treated in two-phases, depending on the patients’ evaluation of age i.e. in children having primary teeth undergo phase I treatment and phase II treatment after permanent teeth have erupted.

The first phase of treatment for patient who is a child and has primary teeth. The Phase I treatment plan may include preventive, interceptive or modifying treatment. Orthodontic appliances if required may be placed to prevent a problem from occurring again, rectify a current problem, or help direct jawbone growth.  In phase I, multiple problems of tooth alignment, gums, jaws and facial problems can be corrected with lesser time than in phase II treatment.

In phase II treatment, usually braces are placed on the patients permanent teeth for straightening, and aligning correctly to the jaw.  Patients undergoing treatment for both phases are likely to have lasting results with alignment of teeth, shaping of jaw leading to a great smile.

Since orthodontic treatment is an aesthetic treatment and healthcare insurance in many countries does not cover this procedure making it an expensive and make it unaffordable treatment.  Orthodontic treatments in many Asian countries are making it more affordable and there are many benefits apart from the treatment which the dental medical tourism provides.  If you or your dear ones need orthodontic treatment just fill in a simple form by clicking here.