Orthodontics

Crooked or crowded teeth can affect how you bite and how easily you clean between them. You may also feel more aware of your smile in photographs or conversations. Braces offer a gradual way to guide teeth into more suitable positions.

DR Roestof Dental Surgery provides orthodontic assessments and braces for patients in Botshabelo. Treatment begins with a closer look at your teeth and bite so that you can understand what needs our attention.

How do braces move your teeth?

Braces apply controlled pressure over time. Brackets are attached to the teeth and connected with a wire, which helps guide each tooth towards its planned position.

The process happens gradually. Regular appointments allow us to check and adjust your braces as your teeth move.

When should you consider an orthodontic assessment?

You may benefit from an assessment if your teeth overlap or if there are noticeable spaces between them. A bite that feels uneven may also be worth checking.

An assessment does not always mean treatment needs to begin immediately. Sometimes, it simply helps you understand what may be needed later.

What is daily life with braces like?

Braces require extra attention when cleaning because food and plaque can collect around the brackets.

To care for your teeth during treatment:

• Brush carefully around each bracket and along the gumline.
• Avoid biting hard foods that may damage the wires or brackets.

Routine cleaning through a general dentistry appointment can also help you manage plaque while wearing braces.

How long will you need braces?

Treatment time differs from one person to another. It depends on how much movement is needed and how your teeth respond during the process.

Keeping your appointments and following the care instructions provided can help treatment stay on track.