VANCOUVER – There may be many benefits to having healthy teeth and correct jaw alignment.

Orthodontic problems, such as misaligned teeth, could be difficult to clean and maintain. This can lead to tooth decay, gum disease or tooth loss. Improper jaw alignment may lead to abnormal wear of the enamel, problems with chewing and stress on the bone supporting the teeth.

\”Treatment can be a success at any age,\” says Dr. Aly Kanani, a Vancouver, BC orthodontist. \”A beautiful smile could be the best benefit of orthodontics.\”

Kanani explains the different options that a patient can have for orthodontic treatment.

Miniature Self-Ligating Metal Braces

Metal braces traditionally are used in child orthodontics. However, state-of-the-art self-ligating dental braces can make orthodontic treatment more efficient with its built in \”sliding door\” that holds the wire in place.

\”This form of treatment uses high-tech, light-force wires to achieve tooth mobility with less pressure,\” says Kanani, an Invisalign dentist. \”Fewer adjustments need to be made with these brackets, resulting in less visits and a dramatically reduce treatment time.\”

Clear Braces

This form of treatment may be a low-profile option for many patients. The clear brackets could create a vibrant smile without the look of metal. The shade of the brackets may differ from looking crystal clear to having a pearl-white tint.

The arch wires are typically metal; however, some wires can be coated with a tooth-colored paint for less detection.

Invisalign Clear Aligners

Invisalign and Invisalign Teen may give patients the most freedom. This type of treatment could straighten the teeth with clear, removable aligners. This is generally a more popular pick among teens and adults because the treatment may go virtually unnoticed.

\”Patients can remove the aligners to eat, brush and floss with ease,\” says Kanani. \”Also, they are comfortable to wear, since the patient doesn\’t have brackets and wires getting in the way.\”

Lingual Braces

This form of braces is placed on the inside surface of the tooth, for a completely invisible treatment. The iBraces, a brand of lingual braces, may be customized to the shape of the patient\’s teeth and dental needs. Adjustments may be made in the same way as traditional braces, but it is done on the backside surface of the teeth.

\”Lingual brackets may give a patient efficient, effective tooth movement, while being the only truly invisible option of braces on the market,\” says Kanani. \”No one will notice the patient is under orthodontic care unless they are told.\”

Retainers

Once the braces are removed, the patient may be fitted for a retainer. Retainers can be worn full-time, until the orthodontist says otherwise. Retainers should be cleaned daily and kept in a case when not in the mouth. It is important to take care of the retainer because replacement can be expensive.

Usually, treatment time ranges anywhere from one to three years. This time frame may change depending on the growth of the patient\’s mouth and the severity of a patient\’s dental problem. Patients may respond differently to orthodontic treatment, so the time they are in braces may differ from the original estimate.

\”In order to achieve the most effective treatment possible, it is important to follow the directions of the orthodontist,\” says Kanani. \”This could be anywhere from the placement of brackets to the wear of the retainer after treatment.\”

About Dr. Aly Kanani

Dr. Aly Kanani was born and raised in the Lower Mainland area. He has a bachelor\’s degree in physiology from McGill University and a master\’s degree from the London School of Economics in England. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and completed his master\’s in education at the University of Pennsylvania.

He has a master\’s degree and a specialty certification in orthodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy. Kanani is working on a master\’s in public health from Johns Hopkins University.

Kanani previously taught clinical orthodontics to dental students at the University of British Columbia Dental School. He has taught at McGill University and the University of Detroit Mercy. His research has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

He received the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scholarship to conduct oral health research in New Delhi; the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, and is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a UBC Chancellors Circle lifetime member, and he and his team of orthodontists are Invisalign Elite Preferred providers. He also belongs to the BC Orthodontics Group.

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