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Dentistry has advanced so much that it is now impossible to be a "jack of all trades" any more. Similar to hospitals that have different departments which work together to provide the best care, the team of specialists at orthodontix and more work together to provide a level of care customised to your needs. It's a true group practice of experienced dental specialists..... ALL orthodontic treatment is delivered by an orthodontist, ALL crowns, bridges and veneers are done by a prosthodontist, ALL root-canal-treatment is done by an endodontist, and so on and so forth. We have general dentists to do cleaning of teeth, simple fillings and extractions, and coordinate treatment for our patients. All our specialists work ONLY within the speciality in which they have spent years training in and excelling in. So... if you want the best for yourself and your family, come to orthodontix and more for your dental treatment needs. We are what you deserve.
Dr Joseph Varghese
Orthodontist
Dr. Joseph Varghese is an American-trained and American Board-Certified Orthodontist who has been practicing in Cochin for over 30 years. He also maintains a part-time practice in Oman. He has an M.S. degree in orthodontics from the Ohio State University, U.S.A. and is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. He also has MOrth RCS and FDS RCS (Edinburgh). He is a Diplomate and Past Chairman of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. He has delivered many invited lectures at Orthodontic Conferences in India and abroad, including the American Association of Orthodontists (2017), the World Federation of Orthodontists, London (2015) and Asia Pacific Orthodontic Conference (2016) amongst many others. Dr. Joseph's practice is limited to orthodontics and he keeps himself updated with the latest techniques and materials.
Dr Joyce Thomas
Prosthodontist
Dr Joyce is a Prosthodontist, active in practice as consultant prosthodontist and also in academics since 2014. An award-winning prosthodontist, he is interested in the arts and movies. He is a Life member of the Indian Prosthodontic Society. Dr. Joyce is a bachelor living in Kottayam.
Dr Geni Jacob
Endodontist & Conservative Dentist
Dr. Geni Jacob is a specialist in Root Canal Therapy and Aesthetic Dentistry and has worked in some clinics in Ludhiana, Chennai and Kerala. Dr. Geni is married to Sareesh Jameskutty, a management consultant, and they have a son. Hailing from Trivandrum, they now reside in Kadavanthra. She loves to travel, and enjoys sports like badminton and basketball.
Dr Augustine Daniel
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Periodontist
Dr. Augustine Daniel holds two MDS degrees, one in Periodontics and another in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon having 30 years experience, with special interests in new and advanced techniques in Maxillofacial Surgery. He is the consultant maxillofacial surgeon at P.S.Mission Hospital, Maradu, Cochin. He is a Life member of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India, a Fellow of the International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (F.I.A.O.M.S.) and a Life Member of the Society of Periodontists & Implantologists of Kerala. He is also Professor and Head of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha. Dr. Augustine Daniel and his wife Kochurani live with their three children in Mamangalam, Cochin. His hobbies include watching action movies and listening to music. He is passionate about the martial arts like karate and kung-fu.
Dr Rekha Thomas
General Dentist
Dr. Rekha Thomas is a general dentist with over 25 years of experience in various dental clinics in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Cochin. She has been working at orthodontix and more for 12 years. She has a special interest in preventive dental care for children. Dr. Rekha and her husband Sudeep Thomas John, a management executive, have two sons John and Kuruvilla, and live 1 km from the clinic. An avid homemaker, she enjoys fashion designing and gardening.
Dr Ekitha Elizabeth Joseph
General Dentist
Dr. Ekitha is a general dentist with over 4 years experience. A graduate of AB Shetty Dental College, Mangalore, she has previously worked in a clinic in Aluva. She lives in Kadavanthara with her parents. She enjoys painting, crafting and cooking in her free time.
Dr. Anila Valsan
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Anila Valsan is a Pediatric Dentist with an MDS in Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry and has been practicing since 2016. She deals with all child dental health needs, encouraging preventive dental care, working closely with the Orthodontist for interceptive corrections, managing traumatic injuries in children and successfully modifying behavioral problems. Dr. Anila is married to Enoch David Simon Joel, a lawyer practicing in the High Court of Kerala. They live in Edapally. Her hobbies are painting, crafting and she enjoys maintaining a garden in the balcony of their home.
Our Work
Dentistry has advanced so much that it is now impossible to be a "jack of all trades" any more. Similar to hospitals that have different departments which work together to provide the best care, the team of specialists at orthodontix and more work together to provide a level of care not experienced in Cochin ever before. It's a true group practice of experienced dental specialists.
Braces and you
Are braces necessary?
No. They are elective but people seldom grow out of the more severe problems.
What are the early warning signs of a bad bite?
Upper front teeth protrude or are "bucked" Top front teeth cover more than 25% of the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are biting together Top front teeth grow in behind the bottom front teeth A space exists between the top and bottom front teeth with the back teeth biting together Crowded or overlapped teeth or extra teeth Baby teeth are slow falling out The centers of the top and bottom front teeth don't line up Finger sucking habit continuing after 6 years of age Difficulty chewing Teeth wearing unevenly Jaws that shift off center when the teeth bite together Excessive spaces between teeth that persist after the top permanent canine teeth appear Teeth or smile often hidden by hands.
Preventing dental problems
One of the most effective methods of preventing dental decay especially in children, is the use of Dental Sealants, also called Pit & Fissure Sealants. Sealants are thin plastic-like coating applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth (molars). This coating prevents the accumulation of plaque in the deep grooves of these teeth and thus prevents the formation of pit and fissure caries, the most common form of dental caries. Sealants are usually applied on the teeth of children, shortly after the molars erupt. At orthodontix and more, we have these sealants available for application.
Removing Teeth
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to erupt, usually between the age of 17 and 25 years. However, they do not always erupt properly when they decide to make an appearance. It's wise to get an early opinion from your dentist on getting wisdom teeth pulled before they become impacted, causing pain, swelling, infection, cavities or gum disease. Why don't wisdom teeth grow in right? Although we have seen a reduction in the size of the human jaw during the course of human evolution, we still retain the same number of teeth. Thus, as the jaw became smaller, the teeth became crowded, and the space required for the proper growth of wisdom teeth became no longer available.
Our Mission
The purpose of our office is to provide quality dental care for our patients.
We are committed to excellence, both in our treatment results and in the creation of an environment that is warm and friendly.
When you leave our office, we want you to feel better about yourself for having been here.
We dedicate our time, skills and energy to achieving this objective.
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