What are the steps and time for orthodontic treatment?

Teeth are a very important part of the human body, because teeth are not only chewing tools, but also one of the foundations of people's facial image. Once dental diseases occur, it may have a very big impact on the face. Therefore, dental problems must be dealt with in a timely manner. Among them, dental correction is the main means of treatment. Let’s take a look at the steps and time of dental correction.

Oral examination

A comprehensive oral examination is performed by a professional doctor. If caries are present, they need to be treated first. If there are dental problems such as periodontitis, they need to be cured before formal orthodontic treatment can be carried out. If there is more serious tartar, the doctor will generally recommend teeth cleaning. Prevent dental problems from becoming serious after wearing braces, causing orthodontic treatment to be stopped midway, resulting in half the effort and twice the result.

extract a tooth

Teeth are extracted in batches according to the plan formulated by the doctor. The purpose of tooth extraction is to create space to adjust the alignment of teeth that are misaligned due to crowding. Don't worry, the gap caused by tooth extraction will close in time.

Teeth

One week after the tooth extraction, the teeth were separated. The purpose is to create a little space between the teeth so that the steel ring that fixes the braces can be inserted when wearing braces. Generally speaking, teeth separation will feel a little sore and weak, and it will be a little painful when the upper and lower teeth touch each other. Just hold on for a while~

With braces

You can usually wear braces one week after your teeth are separated. This process is completed by the orthodontist and his assistant. First, the teeth are cleaned, and then the brackets are glued to the surface of the teeth. After the brackets are stable, the archwires are tied to the brackets. Yeah~ Done~ The braces will rub your mouth a little bit when you first get them on. You may feel a little sore in the first week, but it will be fine later. If you have oral ulcers, you can spray Guilin Watermelon Frost before going to bed at night to supplement vitamin B, zinc, etc. Most importantly, you should use professional orthodontic protective wax. Do not eat sticky foods such as chewing gum as they are not conducive to oral hygiene.

Seam

After about 6 to 12 months, the teeth will basically be aligned. After the teeth are aligned, the gaps between them and the gaps where the teeth were extracted need the help of rubber bands. The rubber band should be taken off when eating.

Removing braces

The general course of treatment is 1 to 3 years. The gaps between teeth will be narrowed and the midline will be basically symmetrical. If the midline is symmetrical, the face will be symmetrical, and you will look better when you smile! You can now take off your braces.

Retainer

Afterwards, the orthodontist will tell you that you need to wear a retainer for two years to prevent rebound. Generally speaking, retainers are worn 24 hours a day for the first six months, and then worn at night. You can take it off when eating, but be careful to keep it clean.