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Orthodontics
Overview
Orthodontics is a word of Latin origin and means rowed teeth. After 4 years of special education, you become a specialist in dentistry for orthodontics. The orthodontist performs the necessary treatments after the diagnosis of dental and bony disorders. Not only aesthetically, but also functionally, it provides protection and regulation of jaw relations and elimination of facial asymmetries. It deals with the proper alignment of the teeth on the jawbone. With digital designs for more aesthetic smiles, the teeth can change their positions by considering the demands of the patients.
What are orthodontic treatment methods?
- Transparent Plaque (Invisalign -Aligner) Treatment
- Metal Brackets
- Porcelain Brackets
- Lingual Brackets
- Damon Brackets
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Why Do Orthodontic
Problems Occur?
Most orthodontic problems occur due to negligence and even become difficult. Therefore, it is necessary for families to be aware of these situations. If there is an unusual face shape, mouth breathing more than the nose, sleeping with the mouth open at night and adenoid problems, using a pacifier for a long time, if there is a habit of thumb sucking after 3-4 years, if there is a cleft lip and palate, if there is a lack of teeth, If there is a severe trauma to the jaw, if the lower or upper jaw is too far ahead or behind in other family members, if there is an early milk tooth extraction for any reason, every child should be taken to an orthodontist for examination, even if it is not thought that there is crowding in the teeth. Thus, problems that even dentists cannot notice can be detected and measures can be taken.
At what age should the first examination be done?
Early diagnosis is very important in detecting orthodontic problems. For this reason, it is recommended to be followed by an orthodontist from the age of 4.
Our teeth are beautiful, but why are my child’s teeth so crooked?
Sometimes parents wonder why their own teeth are beautiful, but the reason for the curvature of their children’s teeth. This is because our children do not come from a single egg of us, but from a combination of the common genes of both parents. I mean, your dad has a wide jaw and great big teeth to match that jaw. On the contrary, the mother has a petite jaw and teeth structure. Here, if the child inherits the gene from the father with a large jaw and a small tooth from the mother, gaps occur between the teeth. The opposite is the same. Crowding occurs when the mother’s jaw and father’s teeth unite.
What happens if I don’t get orthodontic treatment?
If the tooth-jaw position and size are incorrect, first of all, care and brushing becomes difficult. Inflammation begins in the flesh and bone tissues surrounding the tooth. The reciprocal relations of the teeth are disrupted and their surfaces are eroded. As time passes, cartilage and bone tissues are exposed to wear and dissolve. Pain increases, joint sounds are disturbing. This situation, which leads to the restriction of jaw opening, makes life uncomfortable and troublesome. Difficulty in eating and constant headaches, neck and back pain make the treatment even more difficult. After all, it requires a treatment process that lasts up to surgical procedures. Not being able to smile aesthetically and being ashamed of this situation is a social situation that disturbs people.
How Do Teeth Move With
Orthodontic Treatment?
When force is applied to the tooth, compression occurs in the bone. Compressed bone resorbs (melts) and the tooth moves towards the empty place. The important thing is to control the movement and to ensure that the tooth moves in the desired angle and direction. If too much force is applied or the amount of force is insufficient, the tooth will not move. These force amounts are different for each tooth, jaw, patient, and bone.
Can teeth be straightened other than using brackets?
Of course, it is possible to move the orthodontic treatment out of the bracket. There are transparent plaques and different devices that can be inserted and removed during childhood. However, the physician should determine which method is the right method for the patient. Because each method has different advantages and disadvantages for each patient.
What is clear plaque treatment? What are Invisalign plates?
It is the treatment performed with plaques specially produced for the patient after the dental molds are taken. It does not cause any discomfort to the patient in terms of aesthetics. Moreover, it can be removed at any time. But it has limits. Today, the most effective method of treatment is undoubtedly metal brackets. However, the advancement of software technologies allows clear plates to progress very quickly.
Metal Brackets
As it is known, metal is a materials that have the lowest probility to break with their high durability. Metal Brackets, which are produced from high quality stainless steels, are fixed to the tooth surface and fixed with a metal wire, which we call “arc” wire. Since they have a metal appearance, they can be seen on the teeth, but with the advancing technology, these brackets can be produced in smaller sizes.
Porcelain Brackets
Porcelain or composite brackets, produced as an alternative to metal brackets, can be transparent or tooth-colored. These brackets, which cannot be noticed unless you look closely, provide you with a more aesthetic quality of life during the treatment process.
Lingual Brackets
Brackets placed on the back side of the teeth (Lingual), as opposed to the front side (buccal), are an alternative treatment method for those who have aesthetic concerns during the orthodontic treatment process. This treatment method makes it possible to straighten the teeth without the appearance of dental brackets.
Damon Brackets
It is a type of bracket that has a self-lid on it and is attached to the teeth. Unlike other brackets, they are not tightly activated on the teeth and do not need to be tied and tightened with wire or rubber. Therefore, smaller forces are applied to the teeth, so you do not have to spend time in frequent dental appointments. It is a comfortable treatment method for the patient and the physician. It is foreseen that the teeth will be aligned by shifting, so that a response from the treatment is expected in a shorter time. In this treatment method, which has a widening feature, there is no need for jaw expansion, the use of extra-oral appliances or tooth extraction.
How Long is The Orthodontics Treatment Time?
By some children, loss of milk teeth may occur due to caries, infection, dental trauma or genetic problems.Tooth loss that occurs outside of pre-age conditions is described as early tooth loss. Placeholders are put in their place.These placeholders prevent tooth crowding and ensure that the next teeth take their place in a healthy way. At the same time, it prevents the adjacent teeth from leaning towards the spaces.
After Orthodontic Treatment….
The longer the aesthetic and functional result obtained after the treatments are completed, the better. For this reason, it is very useful to use a thin wire or transparent protector that goes behind our teeth. Being cautious for at least two years prevents many tooth decays.
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Our Teeth Are Beautiful, But Why Are My Child's Teeth So Crooked?
Sometimes parents wonder why their own teeth are beautiful, but the reason for the curvature of their children’s teeth. This is because our children do not come from a single egg of us, but from a combination of the common genes of both parents. I mean, your dad has a wide jaw and great big teeth to match that jaw. On the contrary, the mother has a petite jaw and teeth structure. Here, if the child inherits the gene from the father with a large jaw and a small tooth from the mother, gaps occur between the teeth. The opposite is the same. Crowding occurs when the mother’s jaw and father’s teeth unite.
Can The Bracket Break? What Should I Pay Attention to While Eating?
Brackets are placed on the teeth with special adhesives and hold firmly. However, if hard foods are consumed, it may separate from the tooth. For this reason, the way of feeding is explained to the patient with information forms. Since cutting with the front teeth increases the risk, consuming soft foods and dividing the food with the back teeth reduce these risks.
Can Orthodontics Treatment Be Started Immediately?
First, the patient should be examined in detail, the problems should be identified, the patient’s expectations should be understood correctly, and the plan should be determined by taking records. After all the problems of the patients such as pain, filling, tooth extraction and hygiene problems are resolved, treatment should be started on healthy teeth.
How Should Patients Perform Oral Hygiene During Orthodontic Treatment?
Even on the smooth surfaces of our teeth, food residues can accumulate and bacteria can grow. Having devices in the mouth during treatments makes this even more difficult. For this reason, it is necessary to provide hygiene with care tools such as toothbrush, paste and mouthwash. The important thing is to minimize the food residues and bacteria accumulated in the mouth. Treatment is much easier and faster in patients who take care of them regularly and carefully.
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İŞMAN Dental Clinic is a well-established dental clinic in the heart of Alanya that provides excellent dentistry for everyone from 7 to 70 and continues its services for 3 generations. Our priority is to ensure that you have healthy teeth and a perfect smile, while feeling comfortable and peaceful in a safe and warm environment.
