Orthodontist at Healthpoint

Braces cases by Dr. Poojit

BDS, MDS (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics), MOrth RCS (Edinburgh).

These are real patients treated by Dr. Poojit. Each stage shows the same two photos, the front of the teeth and the upper teeth, so you can compare them. Tap a photo to see it full size.

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Case 1

Crowding and a crossbite, treated without extractions

Patient: 16-year-old
Concern: Crooked teeth.
Treatment: A borderline case for extractions, treated without removing any teeth using Damon self-ligating braces.

Before

16 months inClose to the end of treatment

Case 1, 16 months in: front view — Front view

Case 1, 16 months in: upper teeth — Upper teeth

Results

Crossbite corrected
Crowding corrected without extractions
Upper and lower arches widened
Back teeth and canines brought into a normal bite

Case 2

Widening the upper jaw, then braces

Treatment: A removable expansion appliance to widen the upper jaw, followed by fixed braces.

Before

DuringExpansion appliance in place

Case 2, during: upper teeth — Upper teeth

19 months inClose to the end of treatment

Case 2, 19 months in: front view — Front view

Case 2, 19 months in: upper teeth — Upper teeth

Results

Earlier corrections held
Upper and lower back teeth meeting evenly

Case 3

Upper front teeth sticking out, corrected without surgery

Patient: 24-year-old
Concern: Upper front teeth placed too far forward.
What we found: Upper front teeth tilted forward with an 11 mm gap to the lower teeth, a set-back lower jaw, a narrow upper arch and an uneven lower arch.
Treatment: Braces without extractions, with a Forsus spring appliance to bring the lower jaw forward. The springs were set unevenly to help correct the facial asymmetry.

Before

DuringForsus springs on the braces

AfterBraces off after 21 months

Case 3, after: upper teeth — Upper teeth

Results

Back teeth and canines in a normal bite on both sides
Centre lines of the upper and lower teeth matched
Gaps closed
Upper and lower jaws meeting correctly
Overjet and overbite corrected

Case 4

Severe crowding with high canines

Patient: 21-year-old
Concern: Crooked teeth.
What we found: Canines sitting high in the gum and a lot of crowding.
Treatment: Four premolars removed to make space, then fixed braces.

Before

17 months inClose to the end of treatment

Case 4, 17 months in: front view — Front view

Case 4, 17 months in: upper teeth — Upper teeth

Results

Back teeth and canines in a normal bite on both sides
Canines brought down into place
Crowding relieved

Case 5

Deep bite with blocked-out teeth

Patient: 17-year-old
Concern: Crooked teeth.
What we found: A Class II division 2 deep bite, canines meeting end to end and premolars pushed out of the arch.
Treatment: One lower front tooth removed, then fixed braces.

Before

21 months inClose to the end of treatment

Case 5, 21 months in: front view — Front view

Case 5, 21 months in: upper teeth — Upper teeth

Results

Back teeth and canines in a normal bite on both sides
All premolars brought into the arch
Crowding relieved
Upper front teeth angled correctly
Upper and lower back teeth meeting evenly

Before you decide

Every mouth is different, so these cases show what was possible for these patients, not what will happen in yours. How long treatment takes and how it ends depend on your teeth, your bite and wearing your retainers afterwards. Braces also carry risks:

Soreness and pressure for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment.
Brackets and wires can rub the inside of the lips and cheeks at first. Orthodontic wax helps.
If teeth are not cleaned well around the brackets, white marks and cavities can form.
Brackets can come loose, especially with hard or sticky food, and need re-gluing.
In a small number of patients the tooth roots become slightly shorter during treatment.
Teeth can move back after treatment if retainers are not worn as advised.

Results vary from person to person. Your dentist explains the risks for your own case before you decide.

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