Braces treatment is a branch of orthodontic dentistry and is used to correct oral facial anomalies caused by teeth and surrounding tissues. With braces treatment, unhealthy dental problems are eliminated and aesthetic incompatibilities are treated.
Braces treatment, which is applied especially at a young age, is a method that is frequently preferred by adults today and has modern options that do not cause cosmetic discomfort during use.
When to Start Braces Treatment?
Since braces treatment takes 1-3 years on average, it is a treatment that is recommended to be started at a young age, but there is no age limit for this method. In general, the age range of 11-13 years, when the deciduous teeth have completed falling and permanent teeth have emerged, is ideal for treatment. However, orthodontic treatment is also possible in adults.
Individuals of all ages who want to have a beautiful smile and aesthetic teeth can start braces treatment. Before braces treatment, procedures such as filling, root canal treatment and tooth extraction must be completed.
The type and duration of treatment varies according to the patient. Because additional arrangements or interventions can be applied when necessary.
How is Braces Treatment Performed?
Braces treatment can be preferred by every individual with crooked, crooked or curved teeth. Although the presence of visible braces in the mouth during the treatment causes aesthetic concerns, a very pleasant mouth and tooth structure is obtained upon completion of the process. The aim of braces treatment is to eliminate intraoral problems, to ensure upper and lower jaw harmony, and to give the person an aesthetic and healthy smile.
Before the treatment, an examination appointment is made and a plan is made on how to solve the patient's problems. At this stage, one of the materials to be used in braces treatment such as metal brackets, ceramic brackets and invisible braces is decided. During the application, brackets with wires are attached to the teeth. The wires on the brackets apply a certain amount of force to the teeth, which allows the tooth positions to move to the desired position over time.
Braces treatment focuses on moving the teeth within the bone and this movement takes several years to complete. Therefore, in some cases, treatment may proceed in stages
After a while, the person can be fitted with simple elastics that can be changed every day. Especially adult patients who are visually concerned about the appearance of braces can receive a more comfortable treatment with invisible braces. Modern treatment methods allow braces treatment to be scheduled less frequently and for shorter appointments.
Things to Consider in Braces Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a long and patient treatment. During this process, it is important to take care of your teeth and braces and to follow the dentist's recommendations to the letter in order to prevent complications that may occur and to get a more effective treatment. For this reason, there are some points to be considered throughout the treatment:
- It is normal to feel pain for a while after braces are fitted, but if the pain is persistent, a dentist should be consulted.
- Especially in the early stages of treatment, hard foods such as apples, pears, chips and nuts should be avoided.
- Sticky foods such as Turkish delight, jelly beans, chocolate and chewing gum should not be consumed as they make braces difficult to maintain.
- Alcoholic and carbonated drinks carry the risk of dislodging the dental brackets and are not recommended during treatment.
- Easy to break down and juicy foods that do not damage the strands should be consumed.
- The mouth area should be protected against hard impacts.
- Those who play sports and exercise outdoors should prefer movements that prevent the possibility of falling.
A soft brush should be used during tooth brushing and pressing brushing movements should be avoided.
