Misaligned teeth, or advanced riding can impair your appearance; harm the occlusion (how your teeth are based) and make cleaning difficult. If the appearance or function of your teeth you dislike, orthodontic treatment can be the solution.
Orthodontic treatment
The procedure
Points to consider
Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontic treatment aims to align the teeth to improve the appearance and operation. It can also improve the appearance of the face and the functioning of the muscles of the jaw. You can bring your teeth to the desired position, exercising them a little pressure for several months or even years, using orthodontic braces or other devices.
Your dentist can administer itself some basic orthodontic treatment or refer you to an orthodontist, a specialist who has two or three years of university training in the field more.
Orthodontic needs
Many factors can affect the size and position of your teeth and your jaw. Misaligned teeth may be due to "family or hereditary." The habit of thumb sucking can affect the position of teeth. When the loss of one or more teeth, the remaining teeth may move and move around.
Whatever the cause, your dentist or orthodontist can handle:
* Overlapped teeth
* Teeth alignment
* A surocclusion, a sub-obstruction and an overhang
* A supraclusion
* Too much space between teeth
* The consequences of missing or supernumerary teeth
It is important to address these issues as misaligned teeth, horse or advanced damage the appearance and self-confidence, sometimes preventing the person to smile.
Teeth in bad position causing problems. They can make it difficult to chew some foods and cause premature wear of the teeth. They can even cause muscle tension and pain.
Misaligned teeth or rides are hard to clean, which can promote tooth decay and gum disease. The teeth in the forward position can chip or break easily.
The treatment of some orthodontic problems should begin even before all the permanent teeth (or adult) appear. To find out if your child may have orthodontic problems, your dentist or orthodontist may be subjected, to the age of 7, a screening test to intercept orthodontic problems during development. This is called an orthodontic treatment interception.
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The procedure
The orthodontic problems can be treated in several ways. Your dentist or orthodontist will determine what treatment method best suits your needs.
1. The orthodontic braces
The splint is the main tool for orthodontic treatment. It consists of four elements:
1. anchoring or band (the metal ring) that attaches to each tooth;
2. cement or etching equipment that attaches the anchor to each tooth;
3. the son-shaped arch that attaches to all end points;
4. the elastic or wire ties that hold the arch in place.
Most of the anchorages, bands and bows are made of metal, but some anchors are transparent and elastic, the color of teeth or colors.
Your dentist or orthodontist may recommend other treatments before, during or after the establishment of orthodontic braces or even other types of treatment which does not require braces to correct your orthodontic problem.
2. Anchoring extra-oral
Anchoring extra-oral guide the teeth and jaw of a growing child. You can wear it before braces are in place or at any time of orthodontic treatment. There are various types of anchor. The patient puts in place and most of the time, the door at night. Your dentist or orthodontist will show you how to insert it and tell you how long to wear it every day.
3. Removable devices
The removable devices are not as accurate as splints, but they can move one or more teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will install them. These devices can be worn:
* Before the braces are in place;
* Along with braces;
* Independently to address specific orthodontic problems.
4. Appliances Holding
Appliances Holding keep teeth in place once the braces removed. They can be removable or fixed to the teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will tell you if you need to bring your camera at any time or only part of the day.
5. Oral surgery
The extraction of teeth may be necessary if one or more teeth overlap or are in very bad position.
When the volume or the position of upper and lower jaw does not match at all, maxillofacial surgery (or surgery orthognathique) can improve the situation. It makes for better relations between the maxillary.
If your orthodontist believes that such surgery is preferable in your case, you refer to a specialist in oral surgery and maxillo-facial.
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Points to consider
If you require orthodontic treatment, discuss these factors with your dentist or orthodontist.
1. Success Stories
For the successful treatment and lasts for a lifetime, follow your dentist or orthodontist.
You may require more than one treatment to correct minor slight movements of your teeth.
2. Disadvantages
Orthodontic treatment involves minor risks and side effects. In most cases, problems develop if the patient did not follow the advice of your dentist or orthodontist.
You may feel discomfort after the first passenger establishment orthodontic braces or during visits for adjustments.
3. Duration of care
Orthodontic treatment takes time. Its duration will depend on your age, the nature and seriousness of the problem, and the technique used. Treatment usually includes a visit every four to seven weeks over a period of six months to two or three years.
The treatment usually takes more time in adults than in children and adolescents.
4. Care
It is even more important - and longest - to brush your teeth and use dental floss when you wear braces, because food stuck it easily. Your dentist or orthodontist will tell you how to brush your teeth and use dental floss with a silk threader.
You wear braces! Do not bite hard objects (cubes, nuts, pencils, etc..) Nor eat sticky foods (caramel, chewing gum, with or without sugar, etc..) Because they can disrupt and then remove the anchor. In this case, treatment will take longer.
Parents must ensure that children are well clean the teeth and braces, and they have followed the advice of your dentist or orthodontist.
5. The cost
Some dental insurance plans cover orthodontic treatment. Check with your employer or your insurance company. Often, the system covers only 50 per 100 treatment or until the cost reaches a limit.
Dentists and orthodontists often provide payment for orthodontic treatment. Check with your own.