When to get orthodontic treatment? Theoretically, 12-16 years of age is the most suitable age for orthodontic treatment. This is because most of the permanent teeth in the patient’s mouth have erupted, the development of the dental arch is basically complete, and the misalignment of the teeth is basically set. At the same time, because the body is still in a period of rapid growth and development, the response to orthodontic forces and tissue remodeling is sensitive and active, so this stage is also known as the golden stage of orthodontic treatment. However, some malocclusions, such as diastema and pocket teeth, should be treated early (3-5 weeks of age, during the period of milk teeth) In addition, orthodontic treatment is also possible for adults with malocclusion. What are the dangers of malocclusion in children? 1.It is not easy to clean when brushing teeth, which can cause various diseases. 2.Make the teeth chewing function is low and affect the digestive system. 3, abnormal pronunciation function. 4, affect the appearance of beauty. To a certain extent, malocclusion can also affect the personality orientation of children during their growth. If the appearance is too ugly due to malocclusion, it may cause serious psychological and mental disorders! To have a neat and beautiful teeth, is it enough to correct malocclusion? According to some research statistics, the current incidence of maxillofacial malocclusion in China is about 49%, and malocclusion is only one manifestation of complex and variable malocclusion, to correct the unevenness of teeth, not only to solve the aesthetic problem of neat teeth, but also to solve the functional problem of dental occlusion. Orthodontic care. Many patients who seek medical attention for malocclusion are not only single teeth, but also include bony problems of the jaw and face, such as maxillary protrusion (bulge), underdevelopment of the lower jaw (bird jaw), anti-jaw that is commonly known as pocket teeth, envelope and other problems, these bony problems can not be solved, to have a good bite requires the compensation of the teeth, and this compensation function is limited, if beyond this limit, the bony If this limit is exceeded, the bony problem will need to be solved surgically – orthopedically. Therefore, early detection and early treatment of bony malocclusion is a very important issue. What should I do at my first visit to the orthodontist? At your first visit to the orthodontist you can ask any questions you want to know. The doctor will give you a detailed clinical examination, then draw up a general treatment plan, estimate the course of treatment and the cost. If both the doctor and patient agree that treatment is necessary, the doctor will take impressions of your teeth and allow you to take the necessary photographs and x-rays. Finally, the orthodontist will make an appointment for your next follow-up appointment. (Remember to be on time for your follow-up appointment!) Does orthodontic treatment hurt? Modern orthodontic treatment has taken many steps to make orthodontic patients feel more comfortable. These include making brackets smaller and smoother, and improving orthodontic treatment archwires to produce consistent, gentle orthodontic forces. There is usually a 2-3 day period of discomfort after each follow-up visit and archwire loading. However, there is no need to take any analgesics at all. What are the dangers of malocclusion? Orthodontic care, firstly, crowded and misaligned teeth can lead to the difficulty of self-cleaning of oral hygiene and good occurrence of caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and other diseases. Secondly, the lack of good bite function and lower chewing function can easily lead to indigestion and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as the high incidence of temporomandibular joint disease, in addition, there are also psychological and mental disorders caused by affecting the appearance. How long does orthodontic care take? As the severity of malocclusion varies from patient to patient, the treatment method varies and the orthodontic time varies. The fixed aligners used today generally take about two years to correct, because the movement of teeth in the alveolar bone is a physiological alteration process that requires physiological conformity. Too fast and too much orthodontic force can cause irreversible pathological damage. Will the teeth loosen after the orthodontic treatment? Teeth do not loosen after orthodontic treatment. Because the use of orthodontic forces in orthodontic treatment is scientifically sound, the teeth move physiologically and the surrounding tissues undergo corresponding physiological modifications, rebalancing the tissues in the new environment. Why do some patients need to have their teeth extracted during the orthodontic treatment? Orthodontic care. Not all patients require tooth extraction during orthodontic treatment, but some patients must have their teeth extracted to achieve a satisfactory outcome. In patients who require extraction, we will choose to remove one or several teeth depending on the actual situation of the patient, and the gap created by the extraction will be used in a rational and scientific manner to align the remaining teeth in the mouth, so there is no problem of remaining gap and no need for the so-called “veneers”.