What do you know about orthodontics?

Healthy teeth should be neatly aligned and the upper and lower dentition should reach the cusp and fossa bite, which not only facilitates the cleaning of teeth, but also maximizes the chewing performance. People with uneven teeth are prone to brush their teeth with dead space, aggravating the development of gum inflammation and even periodontitis, affecting the health of periodontal tissues, which in turn will affect the long-term health of teeth and lead to loosening and even loss of teeth; poor bite relationship between upper and lower teeth, such as tip-to-tip bite relationship, which is particularly likely to aggravate tooth wear and even cause temporomandibular joint disease, opening Restricted opening, pain and other symptoms. As people’s social life continues to increase, more and more people are going to orthodontics for aesthetic reasons, but in fact it is more important to return the teeth to a healthy environment and normal bite function. People generally think that orthodontics is only for teenagers and children, but in fact there is no strict age limit for orthodontics. Simple malformations of the teeth can generally be treated at the age of 11 or 12 after the replacement of permanent teeth. There are also many adults who do orthodontics before veneers and dental implants to create better conditions for the above treatment, and even some highly skilled professional doctors will help you design and orthodontic treatment to save you from veneers. However, doing orthodontics needs to take into account the health of the whole body. Some patients suffering from systemic diseases such as epilepsy, severe coronary heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, bleeding disorders, etc. may not be suitable for orthodontic treatment, and severe malnutrition and pregnant women are also not suitable for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics is the orthodontic treatment of malocclusion using biomechanical principles. Through various orthodontic appliances bonded to the teeth, mechanical forces are applied to the teeth to align them and restore their normal alignment and bite function, while also promoting oral health, rather than simply for aesthetic purposes. The movement of teeth during orthodontic treatment is gradual and is a biological alteration process of the alveolar bone. This physiological movement of teeth is slow, so orthodontic treatment will generally take longer, taking about 2 years, and may be longer for complex malocclusions. During the treatment process, a follow-up visit to the hospital is usually required once a month or so. Orthodontic treatment is different from fillings, scaling and extractions, and must be carried out by specialists in professional medical institutions, and the clinical experience and skills of different doctors are often different. Therefore, before orthodontic treatment, you must first seek consultation and examination with a doctor who has been trained and qualified as a specialist to develop a suitable treatment plan. If you choose irregular hospitals or small clinics for cheap, the damage to your teeth will be great and often irreversible, so you must choose your dental clinic and dentist carefully in order to get both healthy and beautiful teeth.