Dental crowding is a lack of space within the arch, causing the teeth to overlap and rotate.

In this case, the patient came to CENTRE DENTAIRE MARINA with irregular alignment of both the front and back teeth.

After a full analysis, orthodontic treatment with metal fixed appliances was undertaken.

The first stages achieved progressive alignment of the teeth and correction of the rotations.

Stiffer archwires were then used in order to harmonise the overbite and improve the balance between the upper and lower arches.

At the end of treatment we achieved a more harmonious smile, well-aligned teeth and a stable bite, ensuring a result that is both attractive and functionally lasting.

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This is the case of a young patient who presented with dental crowding and misaligned teeth in both arches, together with an anterior crossbite and a deviation of the midline.

Orthodontic treatment began with the fitting of a palatal expander, in order to achieve maxillary expansion and create the space needed to align the teeth and correct the midline.

Treatment then continued with a fixed appliance (bands and brackets), making it possible to align the teeth, close the spaces and achieve a functional, stable and harmonious bite.

This type of treatment requires regular follow-up as well as good cooperation from the patient, in order to ensure an optimal result both aesthetically and functionally.

We recommend a check-up with the dentist before the permanent teeth come through.

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A 13-year-old patient came to Centre Dentaire Marina with her parents for orthodontic treatment to align her teeth and correct the way they met.

Clinical and X-ray examination revealed impacted canines, together with narrow dental arches, which explained the impactions.

The treatment plan consisted of expanding the upper and lower arches in order to create the space needed to align the teeth and to bring the impacted canines into position.

Orthodontic traction of the impacted upper canines was then carried out to guide them gradually into the arch.

Treatment continued with a fixed appliance (bands and brackets), making it possible to align the teeth, coordinate the arches and achieve a harmonious result both aesthetically and functionally.

This is why an orthodontic consultation at an early age is so valuable: in some cases it can prevent complications of this kind, through interceptive orthopaedic appliances that encourage the arches to develop harmoniously and reduce the risk of impacted teeth.

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Orthodontics is not just for children. It corrects misalignment of the teeth and the dental arches, with benefits that go well beyond appearance: chewing, hygiene, and the balance of the jaw joint.

The first appointment

The initial consultation, for your child or for yourself, is the opportunity for a first examination to determine whether treatment is indicated or not.

Where it is, further investigations are carried out at a later visit: X-rays, impressions of the dental arches, photographs, and a thorough examination of the teeth and face.

Before any treatment begins, the patient and parents are told what type of appliance is needed and how long it is likely to take. A detailed quotation is provided, covering the fees and the payment arrangements chosen.

Where does misalignment come from?

The most common problems are caused by:

• deformation of the dental arches caused by thumb or finger sucking;
• the tongue pushing forward during swallowing;
• mouth breathing, which alters the resting posture of the tongue;
• teeth that are too large for the size of the mouth, or the reverse;
• a growth discrepancy between the two jaws;
• one or more missing teeth (agenesis);
• teeth impacted or retained within the jaw.

How treatment works

Orthodontics, a branch of dentofacial orthopaedics, deals specifically with misalignment of the arches and the teeth. By preventing imbalances from appearing or getting worse, it restores correct chewing function and an alignment that stays stable over time.

Today’s options, such as discreet fixed appliances and clear aligners (Invisalign), make it possible to treat children and adults alike, with limited impact on daily life.