Dr Mohamed Imran-Khan

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Services includes :

• Straightening of teeth for all ages
  This is a process of moving and aligning teeth into the correct position according to the patient’s bite. This procedure is recommended for people who have crooked, misaligned or misplaced teeth. Teeth straightening helps improve gum health, allows you to chew food properly and improves facial appearance. This treatment may include the use of dental braces, aligners and retainers. Teeth alignment methods are effective for all ages if the correct orthodontic treatment is performed.
• Adult and children orthodontics
  In most cases, orthodontic treatment begins between the ages 9 – 14. However, children who are 7 years old may experience problems with their jaw growth or emerging teeth. Because orthodontic problems are easily treated at an early age, it is recommended that children have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. Treatment for children helps to regulate the width of the dental arches, correct thumb-sucking and reduce the risk of impacted permanent teeth. Adult orthodontic treatment helps with facial appearance by bringing forth a beautiful smile, which may include surgical orthodontic treatment.
• Metal/colour braces
  These braces are made up of metal brackets and wires, which are also known as traditional braces. These are usually used to align, straighten and adjust gaps between the teeth. They gradually close gaps that are big and reposition teeth that are too close together or crowded. For children, they help open areas where emerging teeth are growing in. There are different types of traditional/metal braces such as ceramic braces, elastic ligatures and lingual braces, which may come in different colours. Coloured braces are normally aimed at children.
• Clear braces
  These are clear braces made up of strong medical grade plastic, which don’t consist of wires or brackets. These are an alternative to traditional/metal braces and are also called, invisible braces or invisalign. Clear braces are custom made, removable aligners which help move teeth gradually in order to straighten them. These are worn every day but should be removed when eating, drinking, and while brushing and flossing your teeth. Clear braces involve the use of 3D computer imaging technology to portray the treatment plan from start to finish, which then helps with the customization of the clear braces.
• Invisible/lingual braces
  These are braces that are the same as traditional/metal braces but invisible/lingual braces are placed behind your teeth. These braces may be recommended for both adults and children to treat mild to complex orthodontic complaints. They are effective and completely hidden, which helps reduce the risk of forming white spots on the front of your teeth. The orthodontist will first make an impression or digital scan of your teeth, and then custom makes your braces depending on your condition. The small brackets will be glued behind your teeth, and a wire and elastic will be attached to them to help align your teeth.
• Retainers
  These are medical devices used to maintain straight teeth alignment and may also help iron out speech problems. Dental retainers are placed after braces have been removed, as the final stage of orthodontics treatment. They are normally made up of acrylic with metal wires, which are worn full time for 6 months and then only at night. Retainers may be removable or permanent depending on your condition. Removable retainers can be removed when eating, drinking, or brushing and flossing your teeth. Permanent retainers reduce the risk of speech problems, can't be damaged easily, and can't be misplaced or lost.
• Dentofacial orthopaedics to modify growth
  Dentofacial orthopaedics involves the use of orthodontic appliances to help guide facial growth and development, which occurs mostly during childhood. This encourages or discourages jaw growth in order to improve the child’s bite and facial appearance. Dentofacial orthopaedic appliances may be permanent or removable and may include palate and lower jaw expanders, activators, block, and orthodontic headgear. Timing of dentofacial orthopaedics is essential in growth modification because it’s more effective when the child is actively growing. Adults may also be candidates of dentofacial orthopaedics, which may be done alongside jaw surgery to correct their jaw alignment and bite before straightening their teeth.
• Interceptive treatment
  This is an orthodontic treatment which is performed to guide teeth eruption and correct malocclusion, also called an abnormal bite. Early intervention helps improve future outcomes which are normally achieved by the use of simple fixed or removable devices. Interceptive orthodontic treatment normally begins between the ages of 8 – 9. There are different types of interceptive orthodontics such as space maintainers, expansion of one or both jaws, and early removal of certain baby teeth. These different appliances are recommended depending on the child's condition and the desired dental health. Dr Khan will help determine which interceptive treatment is best for your child.
• Orthodontic management
  Orthodontics is a part of dentistry which focuses on facial growth, development of the dentition and occlusion alongside the prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. The main goal of orthodontic management and treatment is to improve oral function, aesthetics and general dental health as well as eliminating functional problems.
• Management of cleft cases
  : Cleft lip and palate are openings that occur in a child's upper lip, the roof of the mouth, or both. This is a result of facial structures that haven't fully developed during pregnancy. Cleft lip and palate may cause symptoms such as feeding and swallowing difficulties, nasal speaking voice and chronic ear infections. Management of cleft cases may require complex long term orthodontic treatment and maxillofacial surgery to help correct the defect. Alongside specialists such as oral surgeons, dentists, otorhinolaryngologists and plastic surgeons, Dr Khan works to repair the defect.
• Referrals
  Dr Khan makes referrals to other specialists that he works closely with when patients require a multidisciplinary team approach. He may refer patients to specialists such as plastic surgeons, dentists, oral surgeons and otorhinolaryngologist
• Transfer cases
  Patients that are transferred for orthodontic treatment may be accepted depending on certain conditions. Please kindly call Khan Orthodontics for more information.