You may think that orthodontics is only for the beauty of the teeth, but orthodontic treatments are done in order to better establish the relationship between the teeth and the jaws. With orthodontics, not only can we achieve more beauty, but we can also prevent more caries due to misalignment and overlapping of some teeth. By placing your teeth in the right place and creating the right jaw relationships, you will achieve better pronunciation of words and ultimately lead to a more confident presence in society. People with irregular teeth are usually reluctant to smile. We live in a world where the effect of our first encounter and smile on other people is very important.
Orthodontics is not just for children and adolescents, and anyone at any age can have the advantage of having smooth and tidy teeth and a beautiful smile. One in five orthodontic patients is an adult. Many adults have had problems with misaligned teeth as children, but have not corrected these disorders by this age. It is the natural right of all people of all ages to have a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth. Irregular teeth are difficult to clean and maintain, so there is a risk of tooth decay and gum disease. As gum disease progresses and tooth decay increases, the chances of tooth loss increase. Other problems with misaligned teeth include severe wear and tear on the edges of the teeth, high pressure on the bone around the roots, and displacement of the jaw joint, which can lead to chronic pain in the head, face, and neck. This problem is exacerbated if we do not treat orthodontic malformations. Treatment of primary orthodontic malformations will be much less expensive than treatment of complex dental problems that will occur in the future due to misaligned teeth.
You may also sometimes need orthodontics to change the position of your teeth before dental work such as restorations, veneers or implants. In these cases, if you decide to have your teeth straightened, you should have orthodontics. The result of orthodontics is not only straightening of teeth and having a beautiful smile, but also with the change that orthodontics creates in people's faces, it causes more self-esteem, so a person with a better spirit is able to do many things. People who have disordered teeth or suffer from jaw problems and abnormalities should seek orthodontic treatment. The first step in this way is for the person to be fully aware of the details of their problem.
During the initial examination and consultation, your dentist will carefully examine your teeth and mouth. An experienced doctor can tell you what to do, what type of orthodontic appliance or procedure to use, whether or not you need a tooth extraction, approximately how long your treatment will take, and how much your orthodontics will cost.
Who should see orthodontic counseling:
• If you did not do the initial orthodontic checkup of the child at the age of 7 years.
• If your baby's baby teeth fall out sooner or later.
• If your child sucks his thumb or other fingers or has other mouth habits.
• If you have problems chewing food.
• If you have difficulty speaking.
• If you can not breathe through your nose and have mouth breathing.
• If your teeth do not fit properly.
• If you have extra teeth or there is not enough space for all the teeth.
• If the teeth are irregular, crowded or displaced.
• If you have crooked and protruding teeth or your teeth have not protruded at all and are hidden.
• If you have bruxism or clenching of your teeth and your teeth chatter.
• If your teeth are worn.
• If the upper or lower jaws are forward and backward or there is a gap between them.
Best orthodontic age:
The American Orthodontic Association recommends that children under 7 have an orthodontic examination. Of course, it is too early for some children, but it can be a good age for many abnormalities such as dental crossbite, finger sucking habit, etc.
Benefits of early treatment for your child:
The possibility of permanent tooth extraction for orthodontics, and the need for jaw surgery, and the possibility of damage to the jaw joint is reduced or eliminated.
• The space of permanent teeth for growth is preserved or obtained.
• The possibility of damaging protruding teeth is reduced.
Bad mouth habits (such as finger sucking) are treated.
• Brings more smile and confidence.
• Evolution of expression improves.
• Improves the growth direction of the jaws.
Fixed orthodontics is easier and shorter.
• The stability of the final treatment results is greater.
• The probability of permanent teeth falling out is low, and the growth path of permanent teeth is directed to a more favorable position.
• When your child comes back from childhood, he / she is less worried at the beginning of the treatment and is accustomed to the dental office staff and cooperates well.
And many benefits that can not be counted.
March 07, 2022 - توسط مدیر