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Orthodontic

In our practice, Dr. Joao Galrao provides orthodontic treatment for children and adults. He uses fixed or removable, visible or invisible techniques depending on the indications and wishes of the patient.

Orthodontics For children For adults Invisalign®

Orthodontics aims to correct dental and jaw misalignments.

Malpositions can have different origins:

  • genetic origins: for example, several individuals in a family have the same malpositions
  • functional origins: for example, thumb sucking or mouth breathing can lead to many malpositioned teeth 

To correct these malpositions, the practitioner first performs a clinical examination. Then, after studying additional documents such as:

  • x-rays
  • intra-oral photographs
  • dental prints
Orthodontics

Orthodontics aims to correct dental and jaw misalignments.

Malpositions can have different origins:

  • genetic origins: for example, several individuals in a family have the same malpositions
  • functional origins: for example, thumb sucking or mouth breathing can lead to many malpositioned teeth 

To correct these malpositions, the practitioner first performs a clinical examination. Then, after studying additional documents such as:

  • x-rays
  • intra-oral photographs
  • dental prints
For children

Orthodontics for children :

Parents usually take their child to an orthodontist for the first time at around the age of 7 and up to 11 years of age. At this age, permanent teeth coexist with baby teeth, and it is often at this time that abnormalities become apparent.

For adults

Orthodontics for adults :

Overlapping teeth, misaligned teeth, teeth that are too far forward… There is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. The indications for adult orthodontics are identical to those for children.

Invisalign®

This orthodontic treatment consists of a transparent mouthpiece that realigns the teeth. The thermoplastic material is more comfortable than metal. It does not scratch the tongue or lips and does not cause irritation, especially as the appliance can be removed if the feeling of pressure becomes intolerable.

What is Invisalign®?

This orthodontic treatment has been available since 2001. It consists of a transparent mouthpiece that allows a patient's teeth to be realigned without resorting to an unsightly system such as traditional braces.

Transparent

Invisalign is very aesthetic

Oral hygiene

The gutters are removable and can be taken off when desired.

Convenience

Thermoplastic is more comfortable than metal

Invisalign® treatment

Transparent braces

The Invisalign System is a virtually invisible device for aligning your teeth. Using sophisticated 3D computer technology, Invisalign allows you to visualise your entire treatment plan from your Invisalign practitioner’s prescription, from the initial position of your teeth to their desired final position. Then, a series of transparent aligners are made to measure for your teeth allowing them to be moved little by little.

 

Each aligner should be worn for approximately two weeks before replacing it with the next in the series, until the teeth gradually reach the final prescribed position. The length of treatment varies according to your specific needs and should be determined by your Invisalign practitioner.

 

Our orthodontist Dr. Joao Galrao is certified in this technique and has been practicing it for over 6 years in our office.

 

Invisalign aligners are custom-made orthodontic appliances manufactured by Align Technology Inc.

 

www.invisalign.lu

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