ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Orthodontics is a branch of science that examines the association of the jawbones with each other and the head bones and diagnoses the existing problems associated with them. Orthodontic treatment is also the way to treat disorders occurring in this system.
Can orthodontic treatment replace my teeth?
With orthodontic treatment, the intricacies and gaps in the teeth can be easily corrected and an accurate and healthy smile can be obtained.
- Hereditary factors play a role in the causes of orthodontic disorders, as well as environmental factors. Intricacies can be due to hereditary real space stenosis or purely due to environmental factors. Due to the disruption of oral hygiene, the teeth continue to grow in different places due to cavities in the milk teeth and loss of space due to early milk tooth losses. Therefore, inconsistency and closing disorders occur.
- In addition, long periods of habits such as oral breathing, sucking fingers, sucking lips or tongues, biting nails, biting pens, and using bottles and pacifiers for a long time also lead to permanent skeletal problems. However, tonsil and nasal flesh problems, which are common in children, cause permanent disorders of the jaw and facial system if not intervened in a timely manner.
Will my teeth heal after this age? Can there be an orthodontic treatment for adults?
It can be easily treated in adults. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to move teeth at any age with a healthy gum or gingival. However, since early diagnosed anomalies have more treatment options, it is absolutely necessary to evaluate the closure at an early age by an orthodontist.
What is the ideal age in orthodontics
Usually, the ideal age for the treatment of dental disorders is around 10-12 years of age, when the replacement of milk teeth is about to be completed, the time of change of canine teeth. However, early treatment is important in the case of problems with some jaws and the cessation of bad habits. Therefore, you should definitely ask your dentist for an orthodontist consultation around the age of 6-7 years when fissure preservatives are applied.
How do I know if I need orthodontic treatment?
The first orthodontic control is carried out by the orthodontist at the age of 6-7 years when continuous teething begins. Further checks will be carried out by your dentist. Around the age of 10-12 years, your doctor may request a re-orthodontist consultation if necessary. In addition, orthodontic treatment can be performed for prosthetic treatment or aesthetic purposes when necessary even in adulthood.
How long will my orthodontic treatment take?
Active treatment lasts an average of 1.5-2 years. But the duration depends on the shape of the treatment, the age of the patient, and the cooperation. It can be shorter or longer.
Would my appointments take long? How often will I come?
The first couple of appointments where your records will be taken and your dental braces installed can take up to an hour or two. Your subsequent appointments will be every 3-4 weeks and last between 15 min and half an hour unless there is a dental brace break.
Do I need tooth extraction?
Tooth extraction can be done to provide space for crooked teeth.
Does it hurt when teeth braces are applied, and does it hurt my tooth or me
Teeth braces are glued to your tooth with special glue and do not hurt at all. In the first few days they are fitted, it can cause some soft tissue injuries to the lips and cheeks, but this is temporary.
During orthodontic treatment, the risk of tooth decay increases, so it is very important that food doesn’t gather between the braces. After each meal, the teeth and braces must be cleaned.
Will my wires show up?
The main element of fixed orthodontic treatment is the braces. Braces have metal, plastic, and porcelain type ones and are glued to the enamel surface of the teeth. In addition, treatment can be done with braces applied by the tongue and transparent plaques that can be inserted and removed. Orthopedic devices (out-of-mouth apparatus) can be used to achieve skeletal movement with forces towards the jawbone, especially at an early age, when growth development is active during treatment.
What can we do to prevent orthodontic disorder?
The family can block or minimize environmental factors. A periodic dental check is essential in the first place. From the teething of milk, it is necessary to apply regular fluorine and continuous protective application to the molars. In addition, the milk teeth that have to be pulled out early need to be kept in place until the teeth last continuously and for this, a placeholder should be made.
Bad habits such as finger sucking, long-term children’s milk bottle use, and oral breathing should also discourage children until the age of 4 at the latest. After this age, disorders in jaw facial development are permanent.
When the family or dentist suspects any disorder of the jaw and teeth, it is always useful to evaluate it by an orthodontist.