What is orthodontics and what is it for?

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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry. to diagnose, prevent and treat disorders of teeth alignment and occlusal problems, including problems of abnormalities in the size and relationship of the jaws to the face

Orthodontics is a treatment for better occlusal teeth. for efficient chewing as well as reducing the risk of tooth decay or gum disease due to difficulty in cleaning teeth and gums in the area where the teeth are aligned abnormally Avoiding abnormal tooth wear from improper alignment or occlusal occlusal teeth may also promote personality by having beautiful aligned teeth.

Orthodontics will help reduce problems in chewing food and make your teeth look beautiful and orderly, making you more confident. In addition, orthodontic treatment has a positive effect on oral and dental health. Because the structure of the teeth is aligned, it makes cleaning easier. It also helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Why should I have braces?
Because each tooth has a different arrangement. Whether it is tooth shape, tooth size, crooked teeth, overturned teeth, gaped teeth, misaligned teeth, bad occlusion including the relationship of the jaws, teeth and other factors, which are the main causes and problems that lead to a decrease in confidence including bad personality Orthodontics is therefore a treatment and fixes problems caused by improperly aligned teeth. to keep the teeth in the correct and proper position

Advantages of orthodontics
More beautiful teeth have a beautiful smile
enhance a better personality and increase confidence
Improved efficiency of occlusal teeth and chewing food better than before
Improved oral and dental health Thorough cleaning, less tooth decay
helps reduce bad breath easy to clean teeth
Orthodontics changes the shape of the face. (depending on the person)
Disadvantages of orthodontics
Mouth discomfort during orthodontic treatment, stiffness and pain during orthodontic treatment caused by the movement of teeth
during orthodontic treatment cleaning teeth is more difficult May cause tooth decay and bad breath.
After finishing teeth The retainer must be worn as directed by the orthodontist.
speech or pronunciation is unclear
It takes 1-3 years, depending on the disorder of the individual. and must see a dentist often, except for invisalign clear braces
costly
orthodontic procedures
People who want to have braces come to see an orthodontist for advice and tell the orthodontist about the problem of occlusion. Check the balance of the face and jaw. Examine teeth and support bones General oral examination, examining cavities and other oral tissues
The orthodontist will send those who need orthodontics to take an X-ray Panoramic film in which the orthodontist can see all the abnormalities of the bones and teeth, take X-rays. Cephalometric film is an x-ray taken. lateral skull to see the relationship of the maxillary bone and lower jaw and look at the protrusion of both the upper and lower teeth
The orthodontist will make a treatment plan. orthodontics for those who receive orthodontics There may be both types that require partial tooth extraction. or do not have to extract teeth at all Or may have to have braces in conjunction with jaw surgery. depending on the abnormality of the person receiving orthodontic services Then the orthodontist and the patient will choose a treatment plan for orthodontic treatment that is suitable for each patient.
Orthodontists and orthodontists will choose tools to straighten teeth, such as steel braces, ceramic braces, Damon braces, inner braces, invisalign clear braces, etc.
Orthodontists will install braces for จัดฟัน (Idolsmiledental website) those who want to have braces. Then make an appointment to adjust the tools periodically according to the type of braces for each type, such as steel and ceramic braces. The orthodontist will make an appointment with the orthodontist to adjust the tools every 4-6 weeks, Damon braces. Orthodontists come to adjust tools every 2-3 months and make an appointment to check aligners in the case of clear braces every 3-6 months or more. It depends on the severity of the occlusal abnormalities of each type of patient.
after orthodontic treatment Orthodontists must wear braces or retainers regularly as recommended by orthodontists. Retainer insertion time Depending on the individual receiving services, the orthodontic recipient should come back for a checkup. Every year after orthodontic treatment is complete ready to bring the retainer completeness check

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