Very detailed orthodontic process

Very detailed orthodontic process

Tongguan Disease Control.

Dental deformities must be corrected in time, otherwise it will affect the chewing function and the patient's psychology, causing the patient to feel inferior and unwilling to communicate with others. After orthodontic treatment, it is generally necessary to have a follow-up visit. The maintenance process of general orthodontic surgery is also relatively long. So, what are the specific steps of the orthodontic process?

1Understand:

Nowadays, information is very developed. You can learn about orthodontic knowledge, prices, etc. through various online channels, or you can consult directly to understand the approximate category. Take photos from four angles (profile photo, frontal photo of teeth, photo of upper teeth with open mouth, photo of lower teeth with open mouth) to let the doctor know the general situation.

2. Face-to-face consultation:

During the face-to-face diagnosis, several sets of photographs will be taken, including photos of the upper teeth, lower teeth, side face, front face, etc. The doctor can get a general idea, but further examinations are generally required to make a detailed plan.

3. Modulus:

That is to make a plaster model of the teeth, align the bite, and see the full picture of the teeth. As long as you go for a consultation, you should take a mold. Regardless of whether you decide to have orthodontic treatment, taking a mold is very necessary. Otherwise, the diagnosis is likely to be wrong. The cost of taking a mold is not high, and the material cost is only more than 10 yuan.

4 Filming:

Generally, correction of protruding teeth and overbite requires lateral skull radiographs for cephalometric measurement. By obtaining corresponding data, we can know the root cause of the protruding teeth and whether it is due to the teeth or bones. This is an important basis for deciding whether to extract the teeth.

In other cases, X-rays may be required, and the doctor will decide based on the actual situation.

5. Determine the plan:

This link is of utmost importance and requires the most patience. The best way is to ask several dentists before deciding. If you find that several places have different opinions and methods, some say that the tooth should be extracted and some say not to, then it is best not to do it first, and then learn more about it. Doctors are only human and everyone makes mistakes. It is very sad to make a wrong diagnosis. If a tooth that should be extracted is not extracted, it will become bucktooth. If a tooth that should not be extracted is extracted, the face will sink.

6 After deciding on the plan, start wearing braces (about 2 hours):

1. Teeth cleaning: This is the same as ordinary teeth cleaning. Use an ultrasonic tooth cleaner to clean the teeth and then polish them.

2. Don’t use acid etching!! Remember, in the past many people had “orthodontic spots”, which is a white tooth surface, after orthodontic correction. This is because acid etching was used when the brackets were bonded, which corroded the teeth. Now it is no longer necessary.

3. Glued brackets: The choice of brackets is actually not that important and does not need to be too expensive.

4. Archwire: The archwire is the source of force for correcting teeth and is the most important part. The selection of materials is the most important. Whether it is harmful to the teeth depends on what wire is used. Some people may say, "Since it is allowed to be produced, there should be no problem." This view is not suitable for China's current medical conditions.

7 Follow-up visit: Follow-up visit every 4 to 6 weeks. During your first follow-up visit, you should be able to see some changes in the shape of your teeth. During the follow-up visit, you will generally need to apply more force and adjust the force direction so that the teeth can move according to the treatment plan. You may feel a little sore and tender within a few days after the follow-up visit, but it will usually heal after a week.

8 Closing the gaps: After about 6 to 12 months, the teeth will basically be aligned. After alignment, the gaps between the teeth and the gaps where the teeth were extracted will be closed, and rubber bands will be needed to help. The rubber bands should be taken off when eating. Persistence~Persistence~9 Removing braces: The general course of treatment is 1 to 3 years. Congratulations, the gaps between the teeth have been closed, and the midline is basically symmetrical. If the midline is symmetrical, the face will be symmetrical, and it will look good when you smile! You can now take off the braces. At this moment, I can only say happy~ Mua~

10. Retainer:

When the dental deformity is corrected and the doctor believes that it meets the requirements from a professional perspective, the original braces will be removed. Then the patient will need to wear a retainer to prevent rebound and recurrence, consolidate the orthodontic results, and is the last step in the process of dental correction. Retainers generally need to be worn for about a year, during which time a follow-up visit is about every three months. Since each person's deformity is different, the treatment methods are also different, and the time and cost required are also different. Correction is a complicated process and takes a long time. It requires the understanding and cooperation of the orthodontist to ensure that the ideal effect is achieved. Therefore, patience is necessary, and you must also find a doctor who has received professional orthodontic training. Don't accept non-professional treatment for convenience. These are all part of the process of dental correction.

11 Meet a better self: After the orthodontist's confirmation, I can finally remove my retainer. My family and friends congratulate you. Your smile is so beautiful and confident. Thank you for the doctor's dedicated treatment, the support of your family, the company and encouragement of your friends, and I am proud of my perseverance.

At this point, life has gained another experience, with persistence, pain, gains, and memories!