Orthodontics

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NEW ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST IN CAMBRIDGE

We are pleased to announce that Falkner House Dental Practice in Sawston has recently recruited a Specialist in Orthodontics.

Dr Nancy Almeida

LMD - Portugal / MSc Ortho, MSc TMJ, PhD Course-University of Barcelona /Adv Cosm Dent-LVI Las Vegas Institute USA

“Sometimes, a simple and easy approach at the right time can avoid complex and difficult situations in the future”

Dr Nancy Almeida has studied in one of the most prestigious Dental Universities throughout Europe (University of Barcelona in Spain) and at the Premier World Advanced Dental School (Las Vegas Institute in USA).

She has contributed to Scientific Articles in Orthodontics and TMJ Dysfunction, presented several Scientific Studies and practices the Latest Advanced Techniques in Orthodontics.

Dr Almeida specializes in the following Fields of Treatment:

Orthodontics

• Prevention - children from 6 to 11 years old

• Interception - teenagers from 12 to 16 years old

When the dental/functional problem is detected at an early age, it is easier to find the cause(s) of the problem, to eliminate the oral bad habits that are causing the problem and to avoid the problem getting worse throughout the years. This way, future complex and expensive treatments, teeth extractions and uncomfortable oral surgeries are avoided.

• Correction - adults

Adults are also welcome and they can find a range of selective orthodontic treatments to correct the malocclusion.

TMJ Dysfunction

Oral Functions Therapy

• When oral functions are altered, such as through oral breathing and immature swallowing, the dental arches change their shape and size and the position of the teeth are also affected.

• Bad oral habits i.e. thumb sucking and nail biting can also change the normal position of teeth.

To be possible to achieve an outstanding result at the end of the Orthodontic Treatment, the target should not be only teeth but also the cause of the problem, the altered oral function or the bad habit.

Dr Almeida will carry out treatment using the following Appliances/Techniques

Removable Appliances

• Non Functional / Functional

• Orthodontic Action / Orthopaedics Action / Both Actions

Simple Fixed Appliances

• Expansors / Molars Distalizators / Anchorage Systems / others…

Complex Fixed Appliances

• Straight Wire - MBT prescriptions

• Ricketts & Roth prescriptions

• MFS - Multifunction System

Target / Goals

Dr Almeida aims to:

• Provide orthodontic treatments at a high standard of quality.

• Provide useful information regarding the importance and influence of the oral functions

in the position of the teeth, in order to stabilize the new positions after the orthodontic treatment thus avoiding recurrence.

• Book 1st consultation appointments as soon as the referral is received, avoiding unnecessary waiting lists.

• Start the orthodontic treatment within 4 weeks after the 1st consultation (depending on the IOTN score)