Slimming Wires for Weight Control
Doctor Manthata-Utlwa is a qualified Dentist and a Dietician. She uses both Dentistry and Dietetic knowledge for weight management and maintenance.
Slimming Wires offer a non-surgical, orthodontic approach to weight control for individuals struggling with obesity, overweight, underweight or compulsive eating. Unlike bariatric surgery, slimming wires involve a simple procedure performed on the dental chair within 30 minutes, without the need for anaesthesia. This painless process temporarily wires the jaw in a fixed position to limit the consumption of solid foods, resulting in a significant reduction in calorie intake and aiding in weight loss.
How Slimming Wires Works
The primary goal of slimming wires is to help patients control their food intake by restricting solid food consumption.
Slimming wires are installed for a period of 6 to 8 weeks to change the mindset of patients suffering from resisting food consumption. The patient is then placed on a 3-step program which are detox program, weight-loss program and energizer program within the 6 to 8 weeks period. Upon completion of 8 weeks, slimming wires are removed and the second leg of which is maintenance begins, where the patient is given a diet according to their blood-group. The results of this process are excellent.
Considerations for Jaw Wiring as a Long-Term Weight Loss Solution
Unfortunately the success rate of jaw-wiring as a long term method of achieving a normal weight is very low. Most patients have not learned a new way of eating. So once the jaws are unwired, dieters often revert to their previous diet habits and regain weight. In addition, the fixed position of the teeth and jaw may make speech and movement difficult, which patients might find distressing. Jaw wiring is not a main stream therapy for weight reduction, although its lack of appeal may stem from its out of date image, rather than lack of effectiveness as a weight loss strategy. More common in the 70s and 80s, jaw wiring has now been overtaken by bariatric surgical procedures such as gastric bypass or Lap Band.
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Achieve your weight loss goals with personalised solutions designed just for you. Whether you’re considering dental slimming wires or exploring options like weight loss jaw wiring, our expert team is here to help. We offer Slimming wires (Jaw Wiring) services in Carletonville, Centurion, and Midrand, all at competitive prices to fit your budget. From teeth slimming to advanced procedures, our professionals deliver exceptional care every step of the way. Start your journey toward a healthier lifestyle today—contact us to learn more about slimming wires near you!
