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The Orthodontic Centre, Gaborone, Lasco House, Gaborone International Commerce Park, Gaborone (2026)

02/09/2026

Thinking about getting braces or clear aligners? Straightening your teeth is more than just an aesthetic upgrade—it is a complex medical procedure. When done incorrectly, orthodontic treatment can lead to serious, lasting damage.

Here are 3 major complications that can occur when aligners or braces are not properly managed:

Root Resorption: Moving teeth too quickly or applying incorrect force can cause the roots of your teeth to shorten, weakening their support and potentially leading to permanent tooth loss.

Severe Gum Recession & Bone Loss: Pushing teeth outside the natural jawbone boundary destroys the surrounding bone and causes gums to recede, exposing sensitive tooth roots.

Bite Misalignment & TMJ Pain: Focusing only on making front teeth look straight without correcting how your upper and lower jaws fit together can lead to chronic jaw pain, headaches, and uneven tooth wear.

Why see a Registered Orthodontist in Botswana?
Orthodontists undergo years of specialized university training beyond a standard dental degree to master jaw mechanics, tooth movement, and facial growth. Seeing a registered specialist ensures your treatment plan is tailored to your unique bone structure, preventing costly complications and protecting your lifelong oral health.

We Accept Medical Aid! 💳
You don't have to compromise on quality care. We accept major medical aid plans to help cover your treatment costs seamlessly.

Ready for a healthy, beautifully aligned smile?

📲 WhatsApp us today to schedule your consultation!

30/08/2026

Understanding Braces: Which Smiles Usually Don't Require Treatment?

As parents, we all want the best for our children's smiles. But did you know that not every child with slightly crooked teeth medically requires braces?

In orthodontics, we use a standardized clinical tool called the **IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need)** to help us objectively determine which children need treatment for the sake of their long-term oral health.

Here is a quick guide to the children who generally fall into the **"No Need" or "Slight Need"** categories based on the IOTN:

1️⃣ The "Perfect or Near-Perfect" Smiles (IOTN Grade 1)
These children have nearly ideal alignment and very good bites. Treatment here would be purely cosmetic and is not considered a clinical necessity.

2️⃣ Minor Irregularities (IOTN Grade 2)
This includes very slight crowding, minor spacing, or front teeth that protrude just a little bit.
✅ *Why no braces?* At this stage, the slight irregularity poses no risk to the function of the teeth, the health of the gums, or the jaw joints. These smiles are functionally healthy.

3️⃣ Teeth that are aesthetically acceptable (IOTN Aesthetic Component 1-4)*
Even if there is a tiny bit of rotation, the overall appearance of the smile falls within the range of what is considered normal and socially acceptable. The child is unlikely to suffer from psychological distress due to their teeth.

The Main Takeaway:
Orthodontic treatment is a health investment. If a child’s teeth function correctly and the alignment is healthy, nature doesn't always need a helping hand.

Curious about your child's smile?
The only way to know for sure where they sit on the IOTN scale is through a professional assessment with a registered Orthodontist.

We accept Medical Aid. Consultation fees and Diagnostic records are billed at P650 and P7090.Treatment fee depends on case complexity

23/08/2026

Your smile journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Make sure you have the right guide.

When looking for braces treatment in Botswana, the training level of your provider dictates the quality of your outcome.

Option A: A General Dentist (knows a little about a lot).

Option B: A GP with a "special interest" (took a few extra courses).

Option C: A Registered Orthodontist (devoted years of exclusive study to straightening teeth and fixing bites).

The ROI of an Orthodontist:
An orthodontist doesn't just straighten the teeth you see when you smile; they correct how your teeth function when you chew and speak. This prevents future jaw pain, uneven wear, and relapse. Get it done right, get it done once.

We accept Medical Aid

Contact us on Whats App to schedule a consultation with our resident Orthodontist, Dr Sunil Sachdeva.

17/08/2026

"Doctor, my child’s tongue keeps pushing against the teeth. Is that really a problem?”

It can be.

Think of the tongue as a powerful muscle that spends much of the day inside your child’s mouth.

If it repeatedly rests or pushes forward against the teeth, it can contribute to changes in how the teeth bite and develop. One common sign is an **open bite**, where the front teeth do not meet properly.

At The Orthodontic Centre, Gaborone, we assess children individually because tongue thrust does not have one universal treatment.

3 ways we manage tongue thrust

1. Identify and address the cause

We first look at the whole picture.

Is there thumb sucking? Mouth breathing? An abnormal swallowing pattern? Problems with tongue posture?

Sometimes correcting the underlying habit or referring for appropriate assessment is the first step.

**2. Tongue training / myofunctional therapy**

Your child can be taught where the tongue should rest and how it should function during swallowing.

Think of it like teaching a footballer the correct technique.

The tongue needs to learn a new position and movement pattern. Myofunctional therapy may be used alongside orthodontic treatment.

3. A TONGUE CRIB

This is where orthodontics gets interesting.

A tongue crib is a small orthodontic appliance positioned behind the front teeth.

It acts like a **fence**.

When the tongue tries to push forward, the crib prevents it from pressing against the front teeth. It also reminds the tongue to adopt a more appropriate position.

For some children, a tongue crib may be an important part of breaking the habit and allowing the bite to develop more normally.

But here's the important point:

A tongue crib is not a magic device.

The best results may require a combination of habit management, tongue retraining and orthodontic correction. ([PubMed Central (PMC)][3])

Parents, don't wait for the teeth to become severely displaced.

An orthodontic assessment does **not** automatically mean your child needs braces.

Sometimes the answer is simply:

“Let's monitor your child.”

And sometimes early intervention can make a developing problem easier to manage.

📍 **The Orthodontic Centre, Gaborone**
We accept Medical Aid - Consultation fee is P650, Diagnostic records are P7090, Treatment fee depends on case complexity

📲 **WhatsApp us today to book your child's appointment.**

**Give your child's tongue the right place to go — before the teeth have to pay the price.**

15/08/2026

Over 76,000 of you saw our last post—thank you, Botswana!

You’ve shown us how much you care about your smiles. Now, it’s time to turn that attention into action.

Whether you're an adult ready to finally get the straight, confident smile you’ve always wanted, or a parent wanting to give your child the best start with early orthodontic care, we’ve got you covered right here in the heart of the city.

Find Us: LASCO House, Gaborone International Commerce Park, Gaborone ([View Location Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFV5g3WW6ViSx1398))

Transparent, Straightforward Care:

* Consultation Fee: P650
* Diagnostic Records: P7090
* Full Treatment fee: Customized to your unique case complexity
* We Accept Medical Aid!

Don't wait another day hiding your smile or putting off your family's dental health.

📲 **Ready to transform your smile?** Tap the link below to chat with us directly on WhatsApp and book your appointment today! 👇

13/08/2026

Botswana’s children are growing. So are their orthodontic problems.

And here is something many parents do not realise:

You don't always have to wait until your child is 12 or 13 before seeing an orthodontist.

In fact, some problems are easier to manage while the jaws and teeth are still developing.

The 3 signs parents should watch for:

1. CROWDING — “There isn't enough room.”

Think of a car park.

If you have 10 cars but space for only 8, two cars have nowhere to go.

The same thing can happen when a child's jaw does not provide enough space for all the permanent teeth.

Early assessment can identify developing space problems before they become more complicated.

2. OVERBITE & PROTRUDING FRONT TEETH — “The top teeth are too far forward.”

A child's upper front teeth may stick out significantly.

That is not simply a cosmetic issue.

A prominent overjet can increase the risk of dental trauma, particularly in active children.

3. HABITS & DEVELOPING BITES — “What your child does repeatedly can affect how the mouth develops.”

Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and certain oral habits can influence developing teeth and bite relationships.

The earlier a harmful habit is identified, the more opportunity there may be to guide development rather than simply correct the consequences later.

NOW HERE IS THE MONEY QUESTION:

Why start when your child is still young?

Because prevention can sometimes cost less than correction.

Think about fixing a small leak in your roof.

You can fix the leak today.

Or you can wait until the ceiling collapses, the walls are damaged and the repair bill becomes much larger.

Orthodontics can work the same way.

Early treatment does **not** mean every child needs braces immediately.

Sometimes the best treatment is simply **monitoring**.

Sometimes it is correcting a habit.

Sometimes it is creating space or guiding growth.

And sometimes the orthodontist will tell you:

**“Come back in a year. We don't need to treat yet.”**

That is good orthodontics.

The goal is not to put every child in braces.

**The goal is to identify problems early enough to give the child the simplest appropriate solution.**

📍 **Orthodontic assessment in Gaborone**

💳 We accept **Medical Aid**

💰 Consultation: **P650**

📋 Diagnostic records: **P7,090**

🦷 Treatment fees depend on case complexity.

**WhatsApp us today and book your child's appointment.**

**Don't wait for the problem to become expensive before you decide it needs attention.**

10/08/2026

Unlock Your Confidence: 3 Ways Every Tswana Woman Under 40 Can Shine

Stepping into your power and owning your confidence is a journey. If you are looking for fresh ways to elevate your self-belief, here are three powerful steps to help you glow from the inside out:

1.Invest in a smile transformation: There is nothing quite like the confidence of a straight, radiant smile. Visiting an orthodontist to align your teeth can completely change how you carry yourself in every room you enter.

2.Prioritize daily self-care rituals: Dedicate time each day to habits that feed your mind and body—whether it's journaling, working out, or setting firm personal boundaries.

3.Surround yourself with growth: Build a community of ambitious women who uplift your vision and inspire you to aim higher in your career and life.

Ready to take the first step toward a more confident you? Let us help you perfect your smile!

Consultation fee: P650
Diagnostic records: P7090
Treatment fee: Varies according to case complexity.

We accept medical aid.

Book your appointment on WhatsApp today!

06/08/2026

Why a cheap "flex" on your teeth is costing you a fortune in Gabs.

Let’s talk about something we see everywhere in Gaborone right now: **braces as a status symbol.**

If you look around social media or walk through the malls, having braces is treated almost like wearing designer clothes. It’s a way to say, *"I've arrived."*

But if we strip away the hype and look at how teeth actually work, a lot of people are making a very expensive mistake. Here is the simple truth about how orthodontics works in our local market, broken down so it actually makes sense.

1. The Problem: The Great Divide

In Botswana, you generally have two choices for getting braces:

The Government Route: Highly skilled professionals, but the waiting lists can take years.
The Private Route: Fast, high-quality care, but it requires a serious financial investment (measured in thousands of P**a).

Because the private route is expensive and the government queues are long, a dangerous trap has opened up. People start looking for shortcuts—cheaper, unregulated alternatives, or worse, "fashion braces" sold by people who aren't dentists.

2. The Science (Why Shortcuts Destroy Teeth)

Imagine building a house. If you don't lay a solid concrete foundation, the walls might look fine for a week, but the first heavy wind will knock the whole thing down.

Your teeth are anchored in bone by living roots. When a certified orthodontist moves your teeth, they use precise, measured pressure over time so the bone can safely rebuild around the new position.

When you use cheap, fake, or unmonitored methods:

* You push the teeth too fast.
* The roots dissolve inside the gum.
* Your teeth can literally become loose and fall out.

What starts as a way to save money ends up costing 10 times more in emergency dental surgeries, implants, or dentures.

3. The Smart Way Forward

Fixing your teeth shouldn't require going broke. If you want real orthodontic care in Botswana without draining your bank account, you have to use the system smartly:

Check your Medical Aid: Many local schemes (like BPOMAS and others) have specific provisions or savings options for dental care. Always call your provider to ask: *"What is my exact orthodontic limit?"

We accept Medical Aid - Consultation fee = P650; Diagnostic records = P7090; Treatment fee varies according to case complexity

Negotiate a Payment Plan: Most reputable private clinics in Gaborone don't expect you to pay the full lump sum upfront. They offer structured monthly installments.

Prioritize Function Over Fashion: Straight teeth aren't just for Instagram; they prevent jaw pain, uneven wear, and gum disease as you age.

The Bottom Line:
Your smile is a lifetime investment, not a weekend outfit. Don't trade your long-term health for a short-term trend.

Drop the words "SMILE USING MEDICAL AID" in a what'sapp message and we will send you a quick guide on how to check your local medical aid benefits for orthodontic coverage in Botswana.

05/08/2026

Ever wonder how braces actually move teeth? Think of your bone like solid ice: apply gentle, steady pressure, and the ice slowly melts and reshapes around the obstacle. That is how orthodontic brackets guide your teeth into place.

At The Orthodontic Centre, Gaborone , we help adult women (25–35) among others of all ages to transform their smiles. Why take the step now?

* Boost professional confidence in meetings and leadership roles.
* Correct long-standing bite issues causing jaw tension.
* Invest in lifelong self-care because it is finally your time.

What results can you expect?

1. A perfectly aligned, symmetrical smile that lights up every room.
2. Improved oral health, making daily brushing and flossing significantly easier.
3. Enhanced facial symmetry and jaw comfort, reducing daily strain.

We accept Medical Aid!

* Consultation fee: P650
* Diagnostic records: P7,090
* Treatment cost: Depends on case complexity

Book your consultation today on Whats App and let's shape your new smile!

30/07/2026

Is your child’s smile developing the right foundation?

When it comes to early childhood orthodontics, waiting until all permanent teeth arrive isn’t always the best approach. For many children in Gaborone, early intervention can make all the difference—and **upper expansion appliances** are one of the most effective tools we use.

What do upper expansion appliances do?
These custom orthopedic devices gently widen the upper jaw to create the proper space needed for permanent teeth to emerge naturally. By addressing jaw discrepancies early, we can often prevent severe crowding, crossbites, and the need for more complex extractions or jaw surgery later in life.

What is the best age to start?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial evaluation by **age 7**. At this stage, the jaw is still growing and developing, making it much easier to guide skeletal growth gently and effectively.

Invest in your child’s long-termed oral health and confidence today!

Medical aid is accepted, making treatment more accessible for your family.
Consultation fee is P650
Diagnostic records P7090
Treatment fee depends on case complexity

💬 Have questions about your child's dental development? Whats App to send your questions directly to us!

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