What are the methods of orthodontics?

Orthodontics refers to the method of correcting teeth through formal treatment methods. It requires adjusting the coordination between the facial bones, teeth, and maxillofacial nerves and muscles, especially by adjusting the fit between the upper and lower jaws, between the upper and lower teeth, and between the teeth and jaws to achieve the purpose of healing. Understanding some orthodontic methods can help with tooth correction and treatment.

Orthodontic treatment is mainly carried out through various corrective devices, that is, to adjust and connect the abnormal relationship between their nerves and muscles. The ultimate goal of orthodontic treatment is to achieve balance, stability and beauty of the oral and maxillofacial system. The correction of malocclusion mainly relies on wearing braces inside or outside the mouth to apply appropriate "bioforce" to the teeth, alveolar bone and jawbone to cause physiological movement, thereby correcting the malocclusion.

Although patients over 18 years old have missed the best time, they can still achieve good results as long as they cooperate carefully and receive the correct diagnosis from the doctor.

Most people need two stages of orthodontic treatment: the active correction stage and the maintenance stage. The active correction stage can last from half a year to two years depending on different dental conditions, with follow-up visits every half a month or a month. The maintenance stage is the period of wearing retainers after the active correction is completed. Most of the time, it takes about 1 to 2 years. During this stage, you can have a check-up every 3 months or 6 months.

What are the methods of tooth correction?

1. Surgical correction

Some dental and jaw deformities cannot be solved by simple orthodontic treatment. Some corresponding surgical operations must be performed in conjunction with ordinary orthodontic treatment to achieve satisfactory orthodontic results. Therefore, surgical orthodontics is also called surgical orthodontics, or combined orthodontics.

2. Ordinary orthodontics

This is the "iron teeth and steel teeth" correction method we usually see. The correction device is fixed to the teeth with adhesive. The patient cannot take it off or wear it by himself. It can only be installed and removed and adjusted by the orthodontist. You need to go for a follow-up visit every month, and the doctor will gradually increase the force to move the teeth to the ideal designed state, and the orthodontic work is basically completed. After removing the braces, you will need to wear a retainer for a period of time to consolidate the orthodontic results and prevent recurrence.

3. Invisible orthodontics

Invisible orthodontics is an orthodontic treatment in which all appliances are installed on the lingual side of the teeth, so it is also called lingual orthodontics. This orthodontic method does not allow for visible braces, and normal social and occupational activities can still be carried out during orthodontic treatment. Unconsciously, the tooth arrangement has changed and the facial image has changed.

4. Cosmetic crown correction

Cosmetic crown dental correction is currently the most advanced dental correction technology. It uses 3D digital positioning technology and combines facial shape and skin color to design dental beauty plans. After correction, the teeth are strong, beautiful and generous. The lip shape, face shape and bite-jaw relationship can be improved on the same day after the teeth are beautified. It only takes 7 days before and after the teeth are beautified. In 7 days, you can immediately have a standard smile with 8 teeth showing. It can be said that cosmetic crowns are the best choice for adult orthodontics.