Pakistan is one of the most developing countries in the world with advancement in all fields including dentistry and its sub-specialties. Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is involved in the study of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the problems affecting the misalignment of the jaw and malocclusion of teeth. Orthodontists recommend corrective devices to align the teeth and jaws in the proper position like Braces, Expanders, Headgear, and Aligners according to the individual need. People want their teeth to be straight and well aligned for aesthetic purposes but more importantly, the aligned teeth will help in keeping oral hygiene well maintained. Orthodontic treatment will not only correct these issues but will also help your child to gain confidence and make their smile look better. Dentistry and cosmetic procedure are very expensive all over the world except in Pakistan. Pakistan is the only country that provides you with the best quality teeth braces treatment at very reliable prices. Orthodontic treatment in Pakistan is economical compared to other countries without compromising on quality work. So, if you want something that will correct your crooked teeth' position and move them to the ideal position. You should choose the best braces and a dentist who is a specialist in this process.
Braces are one of the oldest and commonest orthodontic devices for aligning teeth. They are recommended for patients whose occlusion is disturbed and who also cannot bite properly or smile confidently. Braces will help improve facial appearance and they can help in maintaining good oral hygiene. Braces are permanently bonded to the teeth with brackets and connecting them with wires and elastics. They are worn all the time 24 hours a day and can only be removed by the orthodontist.
You may notice that you or your child's teeth are not as straight as you think and they are somewhat crooked, crowded, spaced or tilted. The need for orthodontic treatment is recommended for the following problems:
• Underbite
• Overbite
• Deepbite
• Crowding
• Crossbite
• Spacing
• Impacted teeth
• Missing teeth
• Open bite
The main causes of orthodontic problems are:
• Genetic influence
• Habits during childhood like tongue thrusting, and extended thumb sucking beyond the age of 3 years
• Premature loss of primary teeth due to cavity, trauma, or nutritional deficiency
• Supernumerary teeth, impacted teeth
• Pacifier use beyond 3 years of age
• Prolonged use of bottle feeding
Braces work by exerting pressure on your teeth over a period of time to move them in a specific direction slowly. The bone also changes its shape which is under the tooth.
The time required for the orthodontic treatment depends upon the severity of the problem, the type of treatment needed and if the patient follows the instructions of the orthodontist. The average time taken for the treatment is generally one to two years.
There are different types of braces in Pakistan available for the treatment of misaligned teeth. Mainly it depends on the Types of malocclusion.The best decision can be made by an orthodontist based on several factors and a patient preference. Braces in Pakistan include
Fixed braces include metal braces, Lingual braces, and Ceramic braces.
Removable braces include Aligners
They are made of metal. Metal braces are the most common and conventional type of braces in pakistan and other cites like in lahore, Islamabad, karachi etc. They have been under orthodontic practices for decades. They have brackets attached to the front surface of the teeth and have metal wires. Rubber bands are used to hold the wire through those metal brackets together and provide force to align the misaligned teeth. They are also the best option for non-compliant patients as they cannot remove them. They have the disadvantage of being visible in the mouth while smiling and also the treatment duration is on average more than Aligners. Being the oldest technology, it is the least expensive option for orthodontic treatment. Metal braces are quite conspicuous and aesthetically unpleasing to patients. With advancements in the dental field, the size of these metal braces has reduced significantly. However, they are still recognizable and compromise the patient's smile during treatment.
Metal braces are less costly compared to other types of braces. The average cost of traditional metal braces varies from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 350,000 in Pakistan.
Thus, compromised esthetics is the major drawback of these braces. Despite that, there were a few drawbacks of using braces that were not addressed, such as:
• Braces make the tooth-brushing routine difficult and tiring.
• Flossing is impossible due to the presence of wires between the teeth.
• Restricted diet during the entire treatment process may comprise one and a half years or even more as you cannot remove them while biting on hard food.
• White spots are present on the teeth after the removal of braces.
The aforementioned drawbacks are frustrating because patients get orthodontic treatment for aesthetic purposes yet still have complaints regarding the aesthetic of their teeth.
Self-ligating metal braces
In traditional metallic braces, wire is tugged in with the help of rubber bands called O-rings. However, a sliding mechanism was integrated for holding the wire and exerting the forces in self-ligating braces. This reduces the pain experienced by the patient, but the aesthetics remain questionable.
To avoid visibility, there are lingual braces. They provide somewhat the same results but are lesser acceptable by the patient because of the lingual contact. These brackets are attached to the backside of the teeth towards the tongue so they are harder to see. It has the same components as the other braces options; the difference is that they are placed on your teeth' lingual or palatal side, making them invisible for others to notice. There are many other drawbacks of lingual braces, which include disturbed phonetics as the tongue movements are disrupted due to metallic components placed on the lingual side, difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene, slight discomfort as the rest position of the tongue is altered, development of tongue ulcers and only limited teeth movements can be incorporated. Not every case is suitable for this option.
Lingual braces need delicacy and more time to place the metal brackets on lingual side and start the treatment; thus, it may cost you slightly more than conventional metallic braces and Ceramic braces. The average cost of lingual braces falls between Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 500,000 in Pakistan.
Back in the 20th century, ceramic braces came out in the market as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to metal braces. Ceramic braces are made up of translucent ceramic material, as ceramic brackets are obscured as they are of the same color as the tooth which is less noticeable as compared to the metal brackets. However, wires used for exhibiting forces on teeth were still metallic; therefore, they were not completely invisible. Most companies painted metal wires with white color to conceal the metal look. Some patients opted for colored wires making them more attractive. However, these more aesthetically acceptable braces option was expensive compared to metallic ones, making them less accessible for the patients.
Generally, they are slightly more expensive than traditional metal braces. Their prices vary from PKR 200,000 to PKR 550,000.
All options discussed above have some common drawbacks, including frequent dental visits and the prohibition of eating specific foods, including frizzy drinks and sticky foods. Now let’s discuss the latest teeth straightening method popular as Clear Aligners.
They are also known as invisible braces, clear braces, and invisible dental aligners. Clear Aligners are a modern orthodontic technique that works like braces but without visible brackets and wires. Clear Aligner is a transparent custom-made plastic trays that covers and fits over the teeth. These are the 21st-century invention in modern orthodontics. Clear aligners exert pressure to move your teeth into the correct positions. They are removable and can be removed by the patient during eating, drinking, flossing, and brushing. They need to be worn for 22 hours a day.
The treatment starts with a consultation from an orthodontist who examines the teeth and takes x-rays after a complete medical, dental, and family history of malocclusion to get information about the causes of malocclusion, diagnosis, and make treatment plan in your case. The orthodontist then takes an impression of the oral cavity so that an individualized treatment plan can be made. After the treatment plan has been made, the orthodontist will discuss the type of braces, its pros, and cons, treatment duration, and cost with you. On agreeing they will start the treatment by placing brackets on your teeth. Metal bands are placed on the posterior teeth and wires are placed inside the brackets. When these appliances are attached to the teeth then pressure is applied on the teeth by wire so that they move in the desired direction. The patient will be called every month to change the wire and sometimes place elastics and springs so the teeth move with every new wire until they completely move into their desired positions. After getting the ideal positions of teeth the orthodontist will remove the braces and give retainers to wear for at least one to two years or permanent retainers to keep the teeth in their newly achieved positions.
The cost of braces treatment in Pakistan varies from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 600,000. The cost of braces varies depending upon the factors. Read more
Aligners Globe is a trusted brand of invisible braces working in all big cities of Pakistan. They are aesthetically invisible, less painful, and easy to maintain oral hygiene (as they are removable). Unlike other options, it reduces in-patient visits to the dental office, and you can eat whatever you want by removing them. Aligners is one of the latest technology used to treat mal-aligned teeth all across the world.
Contact the Aligners Globe brand and arrange your appointment with an expert (orthodontist). Getting an Aligners Globe box containing clear plastic trays is very simple. Only requiring filling out the form containing information on what you expect to get at the end of the treatment, photographs, digital scanning of teeth with intraoral scanner or teeth impressions, and x-rays. Then a team of orthodontists will evaluate the case, your impressions, and photographs, and provide you with a plan regarding your treatment. Your orthodontist will show or share a proposed treatment plan, showing pre and post-results of the planned treatment. If you like the projected results, we will proceed to the fabrication of customized trays, and if you require any changes in the proposed treatment, modifications will be provided until approved. Once the patient will approve the plan the customized trays are manufactured. Computer-generated biocompatible plastic trays are provided to the patient along with the instructions, and you are good to start the treatment. Your orthodontist instructs you to wear each set of trays for two weeks before switching to the next set. During the treatment, virtual oversight services are provided for follow-up in case of the patient's busy schedule. You may contact us for any further questions you have.
You have to contact us by using links on the contact us page of our website or you have to register as a patient on our website and request an appointment with the nearby registered orthodontist/Aligner Globe provider. Our team will contact you back and book your appointment with our registered orthodontist/Aligners provider in your city. The first step is to see if your case is treatable with Aligners or not. Book an appointment today.
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Aligners cost approximately 150,000 to 450,000/- PKR depending on the level of malocclusion.
Yes, you can get braces in Pakistan. It is a traditional method of teeth aligning and improving facial esthetics. There are many orthodontics available in Pakistan from whom you can book your appointment and get your treatment plan accordingly.
The ideal age limit is 12 – 13 years, however, you can get your braces at any age. Before deciding if you are the right candidate for the braces treatment you need to have a consultation with an orthodontist.
It is possible to get your teeth aligned without braces but it depends on the condition of the malignment of the teeth. We have a clear aligners option available for people who don’t want to have the traditional fixed braces.
Braces and aligners do not loosen or weaken your teeth. For the first 2-3 days, after the braces have been tightened, your teeth may feel slightly loose. It is normal and not of concern.
The time required for the braces to straighten your teeth may take from 6 months to 2 years depending on the severity of the malignment.
After your orthodontist has adjusted the braces you may feel mild pain or discomfort only for 3-4 days. The pain rarely lasts longer than a week.
The teeth can shift after the braces treatment. So to avoid this you need to wear retainers (plastic trays) for 1 to 2 years or sometimes permanent retainers according to your orthodontist's advice.
Your braces adjustment appointment will be scheduled every 4 - 8 weeks.
You have to avoid eating harder, crunchy and sticky foods like nuts, caramel, bubblegum, popcorn. Instead, you can eat softer foods like yogurt, rice, mashed potatoes, soups, macaroni, seafood, cheese, and oatmeal.
Side effects of braces treatment are:
• Mild pain and discomfort
• Damaged gums due to poor oral hygiene
• Minor irritation on lips
• Increased cavities if oral hygiene is not maintained
• Dietary restrictions
• Mouth ulcers
• Tooth cracks
• Permanent white spots
Orthodontists recommend fixed braces to those patients who seem to be less compliant with wearing aligner trays on their own 22 hours a day, also fixed braces are recommended to patients with severe malocclusions like impacted canines, open bites, and severe deep bites.
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