Teeth Straightening
Braces
Fixed braces move teeth into better alignment over months rather than weeks. Suitable for children, teenagers and adults.
Fixed braces move teeth into better alignment over months rather than weeks. Suitable for children, teenagers and adults.
At Ogilvie Dental, Dr. Kohila Kandasamy & Associates offer comprehensive braces treatment to straighten teeth, correct bite issues, and improve your overall oral health. We fit metal and ceramic braces, and will go through which is suitable for your teeth, how long treatment is likely to take and what it will cost.
Crooked or misaligned teeth aren't just a cosmetic concern – they can lead to difficulty chewing, jaw pain, and increased risk of tooth decay. Our braces treatment addresses both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your smile.
| Type | Description | Typically Suited To |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Braces | Traditional stainless steel brackets and wires | All types of alignment issues |
| Ceramic Braces | Tooth-colored brackets that blend with teeth | Patients wanting less visible braces |
The stages of a course of fixed brace treatment at our Gloucester office.
We examine your teeth and bite and go through which type of brace is suitable for your teeth.
We explain how long treatment is likely to take and what it will cost, so you can decide before anything is fitted.
Brackets and wires are fitted to the teeth. Metal and ceramic brackets are both available.
Fixed braces move teeth into better alignment over months rather than weeks, with appointments along the way to adjust the brace.
Teeth can drift after braces or aligner treatment, so retention is used to hold them in their new position once the brace comes off.
What fixed braces are used for, alongside the points worth discussing before treatment begins.
How their teeth look is a common reason patients ask about treatment
Easier to clean, reducing risk of decay and gum disease
Improved chewing, speaking, and jaw alignment
Retention after treatment helps hold teeth in their new position
Braces are fitted for children, teenagers and adults. Whether they suit your teeth, and which type, is decided after an assessment — clear aligners are an alternative for some bites.
Common questions about fixed braces. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
Fixed braces are brackets and wires attached to the teeth that move them into better alignment over months rather than weeks. We fit metal and ceramic braces for children, teenagers and adults.
Braces are used for crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, for an overbite, underbite or crossbite, for difficulty chewing or speaking, for jaw pain or TMJ disorders, for complex alignment issues requiring precise control, and for teeth that have drifted after previous braces or aligner treatment.
Metal braces use traditional stainless steel brackets and wires and are used for all types of alignment issues. Ceramic braces use tooth-coloured brackets that blend with the teeth, and suit patients wanting less visible braces.
Fixed braces move teeth over months rather than weeks. How long your own treatment is likely to take depends on your teeth, and we go through this at the assessment before anything is fitted.
No. Fixed braces are suitable for children, teenagers and adults.
Teeth can drift after braces or aligner treatment, which is why retention is used to hold them in their new position once the brace comes off.
Clear aligners are an option for some bites but suit some problems better than others. An assessment is the way to find out which is realistic for your teeth.
It depends on the treatment your teeth need. We go through the options and what each one involves, and give you an estimate before any work begins.
Book an assessment at our Gloucester office and we will go through the options and what each one involves.
Treatment for All Ages | Flexible Payment Plans Available