Do your teeth need straightening?
Orthodontics or braces treatment; It is a branch of dentistry related to the correction of the lower and upper jaws and tooth crowding with braces or clear plaque. Since it is more difficult to clean crooked and poorly positioned teeth, there is a risk of periodontal (gum) diseases and premature loss of teeth due to dental caries.
In addition, by causing more pressure on the jaw muscles; They can cause temporomandibular joint disorders and thus headache, back and shoulder pain. Crowded teeth also affect your appearance. With orthodontic treatment, you can have a healthier mouth, a more impressive appearance and teeth that will stay in your mouth longer.
Treatments are performed by applying very light forces to the teeth or jaws. The treatment method is determined according to the severity of your problem.
The best part of orthodontic treatment is beautifying you using your own teeth. At the end of orthodontic treatment, your teeth are no different from the day the treatment started. Before orthodontic treatment became widespread, the common method used to correct the crooked teeth was to make veneers on crooked teeth. The reason for the abandonment of this method is that the enamel structure of the teeth is eroded in bridge construction and artificial porcelain coatings are made instead.
How is orthodontic treatment done?
The treatment that can be done to move the teeth, affect the growth of the muscles or jaws can be fixed or mobile. These treatments are performed by applying very light forces to the teeth or jaws. The treatment method is determined according to the severity of your problem.
Fixed applications consist of:
Bracket attachment: The most common method, bracket attachment, is done using wires, brackets and tires. Brackets are adhered to the teeth, and the wires are passed through the brackets and force is applied to the teeth. In this way, the teeth are moved gradually and their proper positioning is ensured. The treatment may take several months or years, and adjustments are made every month to ensure that the improvement in the teeth is as desired. The brackets used today are lighter and contain less metal. It is produced in various colors and transparent for adults in order to motivate children. Lingual treatment, also known as invisible braces treatment, is the method preferred by people who have aesthetic concerns and who will undergo orthodontic treatment in advanced ages. In the application of lingual braces, the wires and brackets are placed inside the teeth.
Special Fixed Applications: These appliances, which are made to pass the habit of thumb sucking, are attached to the tooth with tapes. It is recommended to be used as a last option, as they are not very comfortable during feeding.
Fixed Placeholders: In cases where primary teeth are lost early, a placeholder is used to prevent the other teeth from slipping into the space until the permanent tooth erupts.
Braces take advantage of the elastic deformation of the wire, applying force to the teeth and providing tooth movement. Braces treatment usually lasts between 18-24 months and they are usually checked every 3-5 weeks. The advantage of braces is the correction of the tooth structure without disturbing the structure of the teeth and without applying irreversible processes. With braces, not only teeth can be corrected, but also skeletal disorders can be corrected. This correction is usually done with external devices or functional devices, which can be attached and removed. One of the most common skeletal disorders is lagging of the lower jaw. This disorder is corrected around the age of 11-12 with functional devices and subsequently with braces. Only dental disorders can be treated at any age. The only condition of orthodontic treatment is that the teeth and the jawbone carrying the teeth are healthy.
