Q: What is orthodontic treatment? A: Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that studies, prevents and treats malocclusion. Orthodontic deformities include abnormalities in the size, shape and function of teeth, jaws, muscles and other craniofacial structures. Although orthodontics is commonly known as orthodontics and braces, orthodontic treatment is never simply about aligning teeth. Q: Is the best time for orthodontic treatment only after tooth replacement at the age of 12? A: The timing of treatment differs for different malocclusions! For general misalignment, you can wait until after the teeth are replaced. However, “diastema”, bony and functional malocclusions require early interceptive and orthodontic treatment. Therefore, at any age, it is recommended to visit a regular dental facility and receive guidance from an orthodontic specialist for any condition that you consider abnormal! To avoid delaying treatment. Q: I’m in my 30s, can I still get orthodontic treatment? A: Orthodontics is developing rapidly and age is no longer a deciding factor for orthodontic treatment! Therefore, if adults are willing to undergo treatment, it is recommended to do so as soon as possible. Q: I don’t want to have my teeth extracted, so I won’t be treated if I have to? A: Tooth extraction is a means of orthodontic treatment, orthodontic tooth extraction is to obtain the best orthodontic effect, sacrificing the local for the global benefit. Therefore, the correct attitude towards orthodontic tooth extraction should be: according to the degree of malformation and the whole body condition, what should be extracted must be extracted; what should not be extracted must not be extracted. Q：After orthodontic treatment, will my teeth loosen and fall off earlier when I get older? A: Regular orthodontic treatment can create a good environment for the whole oromandibular system to function, which is beneficial to the long-term health of teeth. Q: Orthodontic treatment takes too long, the doctor should increase the power and shorten the interval between follow-up visits. A: There is an inherent physiological law of tooth movement, adding too much force too often will cause root resorption and affect the treatment effect. If you want to do it quickly, you will not achieve it! Q: It’s okay for children to have bad milk teeth, they need to replace their teeth anyway. A: The baby teeth are closely related to the health of children and the development of permanent teeth, and must be checked regularly and treated in time. Q: How much does orthodontic treatment cost? Why does the cost of treatment vary? A: There are many different types of malocclusions, difficulties, and orthodontic treatment options, so treatment cannot be the same and the cost will not be the same.