The process of orthodontic treatment Formulation of an orthodontic plan. Quotation (ordinary braces and ice crystal brackets, lingual invisible braces, etc. due to different materials and aesthetics, the price difference is large) and other related matters. It is best to consult a few more, compare, generally speaking, the regular hospital has more quality assurance), if the economic conditions permit and love beauty can choose transparent (transparent refers to the brackets glued to the teeth, but the wire above can still be seen close up). It is useful to bring X-rays of your own teeth when consulting with the doctor. Radiographs Radiographs of the teeth and head bone. The purpose is to see the direction of your teeth and bone development. This will help to develop an accurate orthodontic treatment later. Mold Making A quick setting adhesive is placed on your teeth and removed after 1-2 minutes of biting, which becomes a model of your teeth. It is also used as a backup and for easy orthodontic comparison later on. Take pictures The doctor will take pictures of your teeth from all angles between orthodontic treatment, for backup and for future comparison. (The only embarrassing thing is that there is a nurse who holds your mouth open, exposing your ugly teeth without any reservation, and telling you to smile happily in front of everyone’s eyes. But when you are done with the braces, and the doctor to get back, then it is a world of difference, should be a self-confidence soaring time) Extraction According to the plan developed by the doctor, the extraction of teeth in batches, (if it is a personalized custom braces, it is recommended that the best extraction after the braces.) The average person needs about 4 teeth extracted, and some special ones, such as those with many wisdom teeth and overly dense teeth, also have about 8 extracted. (Some people do not need to pull, but only grind their teeth.) In between, if there are cavities or something, they will be filled first, and if there is calculus, they will be scaled first. (The purpose of tooth extraction is to make space for those teeth that are crowded resulting in uneven teeth, as for the gap between the extracted teeth will be closed, this is left to the doctor, so do not blindly ask the doctor if you want to set the extracted gap on dentures, if you want dentures directly to porcelain is not faster, but also suffer this ah) tooth separation Some tooth separation is carried out at the same time when the teeth are extracted, some are carried out after the extraction of teeth In this case, the teeth are placed between the upper and lower left and right teeth with a splitting ring, which usually takes about 1 week. The purpose is to move the teeth out of the space so that the brackets can be placed in the braces when they are worn. Generally speaking, the teeth will be a little sore and weak, and it will be a little painful when the upper and lower teeth touch each other! Putting on braces After the splitting of teeth, you can usually put on 3M braces directly. The dental assistant or orthodontist will dry out your teeth and “etch” them. The etching treats the surface of your teeth so that bonding material can be added to hold the braces in place. The braces are then ligated to your teeth. A high intensity plasma light is then rapidly directed to the surface of the braces to complete the bonding. The archwire is ligated to the braces. There you go! It’s all done! Each row of teeth will take 1 hour, so if you are getting a full set of braces, it will take 2 hours. (Of course, self-ligating braces or bonded presets will speed up the process.) (Your mouth may be a little sore and tender for the first week, but it will get better. If you have mouth ulcers, you can spray Guilin watermelon cream at night before going to bed and supplement with some vitamin B and zinc. The place where the mouth is rubbed can be glued with bitten gum. (Dentists generally do not recommend eating chewing gum, afraid of sticking, so think of your own way, huh!) The follow-up is usually once a month. The specific time the doctor will discuss with you. (A follow-up appointment is usually to give you more force so that the tooth can move faster. So the first week of the follow-up, you may be a little sore and soft, after that it will be fine.) Rubber banding Generally speaking, the alignment of your teeth will vary depending on how fast your teeth move and the skill of the doctor. Generally, you will see some changes in about 1 month, and the teeth will be aligned in about 6 months. After the teeth are aligned, it is time to close the gap between the teeth and to close the gap between the extracted teeth. The skin band should be taken off when you eat. It is said that the effect of the band is very amazing. The time to close the gap is also the time to adjust the midline, when the gap is closed, the midline is basically symmetrical, the midline is symmetrical, the face is symmetrical, the smile looks good! (Some people may have asymmetrical missing teeth, so the midline will not be completely straight, but as long as it is not very crooked, it does not affect the aesthetics) But this time is not busy to take off braces, teeth should be slightly set for a while!) Braces Removal The most exciting moment is here! To make it even better, you can get your teeth cleaned or whitened. Make yourself more confident and glowing. Retainers Don’t think you’re done when you get your braces off. For us adults, it’s even more important to keep our teeth in place. That’s why retainers are a must. Generally speaking, retainers are worn 24 hours a day for the first six months, and then at night. (Meals can be taken off, pay attention to cleanliness) for all the pain you suffer do not waste. Do not insist on bringing the retainer is going to rebound, so remember that the retainer must be insisted on!