True/Misconception about orthodontics

 

 

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True/Misconception about orthodontics

 

 

 

 

 

▶ Do you think you are too old

to get braces?

 

As over 60% of orthodontic patient are

adults, an increasing number of

adults are getting braces regardless

of age. The oral status of patients is

used to determine whether they are

eligible to get braces. You have already

spent too much time considering

orthodontics, so now you can begin.

However, just one thing is that

the adolescent patients can correct

skeletal malocclusion through orthodontics

while still growing up.

 

 

 

 

▶ Does tooth extraction cause problem

while wearing braces?

 

Tooth extraction is sometimes inevitably

required for orthodontic treatment.

- In case of significantly a too big tooth

compared to the adjacent jawbone.

- In case of an inadequate space to

straighten crooked teeth.

- In order to improve protruded mouth.

 

These above cases require tooth removal

for a satisfactory result. Usually 2~4

premolars among total 8 molars are

extracted, thus the empty space by

removing teeth are filled with orthodontic

treatment, which enhances masticatory

function. Therefore, there is no worry about

bite force due to the removed teeth.

 

 

 

 

▶ Is orthodontic treatment over

immediately after the braces come off?

 

There is a most important stage once

orthodontic treatment is completed.

Teeth arrangement and beautiful smile

could be kept for a long time through

this stage. After orthodontic treatment,

the teeth tend to shift back to their

original position. Also, the teeth

keep moving while getting older,

therefore you should wear a retainer

to ensure that your teeth keep their ideal

position. We recommend wearing your

retainers all day for 10 months except

the time when you eat or brush.

After that, you can wear the retainers

only at night.

 

 

If you have any questions about

orthodontics, please feel free to contact us!

 

 

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