To be a friend of orthodontics, you must understand these contents

Tomorrow is World Orthodontic Health Day, and this year's theme is "Rejuvenating with a Smile".

In fact, crooked teeth will not only affect our maxillofacial growth and development, but also affect the health of our teeth; More importantly, it can easily affect mental health.

Relevant surveys have proved that students with irregular teeth are easy targets of ridicule and ridicule by their classmates at school. Nearly 80% of adolescents with irregular teeth are reluctant to open their mouths to laugh or even speak in public; Nearly 50% of adolescents with irregular teeth want to avoid social situations or are reluctant to participate in social activities; About 20%~30% of adolescents with irregular teeth have an inferiority complex.

What is Orthodontics? What does orthodontic treatment do?

Orthodontics actually uses the function of bone reconstruction of our teeth to move the crooked teeth to the corresponding position, so as to correct the disharmony between the teeth, jaw bones and facial muscles, so as to improve the alignment of teeth, occlusal relationship and facial aesthetics.

Is there a time limit for orthodontics?

Although there is no age limit for orthodontics, it is recommended that you pay attention to whether you need orthodontic treatment from these time points:

Child:

In children, the deciduous (3-6 years) and replacement (6-12 years) stage is the best time to treat malocclusion caused by bony problems. These two periods are the key stages of tooth growth and development, and orthodontic treatment can effectively improve tooth alignment and occlusion.

Adult:

For the general student group, it is recommended to have orthodontics during the winter and summer vacations, when there is plenty of time to get used to the discomfort of the initial stage of orthodontics.

For other adult groups, it is better to correct as soon as possible, because the younger the person, the better the condition of the oral cavity and the alveolar bone, and the higher the effect of orthodontics.

How to choose orthodontic treatment?

At present, common orthodontic methods include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, invisible braces, etc. It is recommended that you choose the right orthodontic method according to your needs, budget and time.

Is there anything I should pay attention to when doing orthodontics?

1. Choose a professional doctor: Orthodontic treatment needs to be carried out by a professional doctor, and it is recommended to choose a dentist with rich experience and professional qualifications.
2. Regular follow-up: Orthodontic treatment is a long-term process that requires regular follow-up visits so that the orthodontist can help you adjust your aligners according to the movement of your teeth, thereby improving the efficiency of your orthodontics.
3. Pay attention to oral hygiene: During orthodontic treatment, it is important to pay attention to oral hygiene, keep your mouth clean, avoid food debris stuck on the aligners, and prevent tooth demineralization, caries and periodontal disease.
4. Comply with the doctor's instructions: Orthodontic friends must follow the doctor's instructions, wear the aligners on time, avoid eating too hard food, etc.