Orthodontics

What is orthodontic treatment?

These are treatments to direct the development of the jaw and face and to eliminate the crowding in the teeth.

When should the first orthodontic treatment examination be done?

Orthodontic treatment helps to direct the development of the jaw and to guide the teeth to take their place in the mouth where they should be. For this reason, it is beneficial for parents to show their children to an orthodontist at the age of 6-7 when permanent teeth begin to appear in the mouth. Apart from that, your child:

• Has used a pacifier for a long time
• If you have a habit of thumb sucking
• If he's breathing through his mouth
• If you have a cleft lip-palate problem
• If the lower jaw is too forward or too far back
• If you have received any trauma to the jaw area
• If tooth deficiency has been detected before
• If one or more of the milk teeth are extracted early
• If his teeth are crooked

May need orthodontic treatment.

Does age matter in orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic disorders occur in two ways.

Dental Disorders: Jaw relations are normal. Problems with the position of the teeth.

Skeletal Disorders: The position of the lower and upper jaws relative to each other is not compatible or their development is not compatible with each other and with the teeth.

The treatment process in orthodontic treatment to be applied only for the elimination of dental disorders is the same in every age group. In cases where skeletal disorders also need to be corrected, orthodontic treatment should be started during the growth and development period and thus the jaw development should be directed. So much so that only by directing the development of the jaw and the eruption of the teeth in the correct position, the need for fixed orthodontic treatment with wires disappears.

The chance of treatment continues in individuals who have completed growth and development but have skeletal disorders. This procedure, called orthognathic surgery, is the surgical adjustment of the positions of the lower and upper jaws relative to each other.

In conclusion, we can say that orthodontic treatment is possible at any age. Age only changes the form and process of treatment.

What should be considered before starting orthodontic treatment?

Since there will be wires in the mouth during orthodontic treatment, it will be more difficult than ever to provide oral hygiene. For this reason, decayed teeth should be treated, extractions should be completed, and gingival problems should be eliminated before starting the treatment in order to prevent new problems and prevent the existing problems from progressing.

What should be considered during orthodontic treatment?

The most important point you should pay attention to during orthodontic treatment is oral hygiene. While there are wires and brackets in the mouth, there are special toothbrushes for those undergoing orthodontic treatment to ensure oral hygiene. With the help of these brushes and gargling, you can easily ensure your oral hygiene. If needed during orthodontic treatment, you can have tartar cleaning done.

What should be considered after orthodontic treatment?

After your teeth are fixed and your treatment is over, a reinforcement treatment is applied in order to maintain the current situation.