Causes of braces cause sunken cheeks

The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Sunken cheeks during braces is a situation many people encounter. This condition is caused by many factors that can affect the aesthetics as well as the health of the patient. Therefore, patients need to find a reputable facility and hospital to overcome this situation.

Braces have been and are becoming the solution for those who have dental problems such as: crooked teeth, protruding teeth, misaligned teeth, crowded teeth,... Under the influence of brackets, wires An arch or tray will help bring the teeth into the correct position.
However, many people with braces will experience sunken cheeks, especially those who have a slim and slightly worn face. But for those who have a round, round face, this condition becomes useful because it creates balance for the face. Braces cause sunken cheeks for many reasons.

Loss of teeth for a long time, especially the large molars located in the inside can lead to alveolar bone loss. This is the cause of face sunken cheeks, sunken cheeks, thin cheeks due to the lack of teeth and supporting jawbone, so they sag. Normally, the cheeks are supported by the system of teeth, jawbone and muscles such as biting muscles, cheek muscles...
Many people wonder if tooth extraction leads to alveolar bone loss? In fact, during the braces process, some people need to have their teeth pulled out to facilitate braces. This is explained by experts as not completely accurate, because the sunken cheeks due to tooth loss only happen when you have lost many molars and for a long time.
In the process of braces, there will be two phenomena of bone loss and bone accretion at the same time. When a tooth is extracted, there will be bone loss, but during orthodontic treatment, other teeth will move to the location of the extraction space and there will be bone accretion in the new position. This mechanism of bone resorption and bone accretion always ensures that the tooth moves but remains in the socket. The extraction site will be filled after completing orthodontic treatment, so the phenomenon of sunken cheeks due to tooth extraction for braces is completely absent.

Diet, eating and resting have a significant impact on the situation of sunken cheeks when braces.
Diet, eating: Excessive ice cream diet leads to sunken cheeks, reducing fat storage in the cheek area, making the face look thin. In the early stages of braces, dentists often advise patients to add more nutrients, eat soft, easy-to-chew foods so that the body gradually adapts to the brackets, limiting the collision when chewing on the extraction site. Teeth or rubbing cheeks, lips with appliances causes pain. Furthermore, appliances can make you feel awkward, unfamiliar, and uncomfortable. Once you get used to the braces, you can return to eating and drinking normally. Mental discomfort is one of the main causes of sunken cheeks after braces. Braces make you stressed, worrying too much can make your face look sunken. Therefore, eating enough nutrients and proper nutrition not only helps you replenish energy to adapt well to the orthodontic process, but also helps you be healthier, limiting the risk of sunken cheeks and thinness.

Being lazy or eating less will cause the muscles to automatically sag and soften, leading to sunken cheeks. Therefore, when wearing braces, you should eat soft foods, chew a lot, the muscle system will become stronger, better support.

The situation of braces due to sunken cheeks may stem from incorrect orthodontic treatment, limited orthodontic techniques, and rudimentary use of appliances... When there is not much experience in orthodontics, dentists can It is possible to use a large arch wire, strong orthodontic force and suddenly cause pain, leading to the risk of teeth loosening, tooth loss and sunken cheeks for people with braces.
Therefore, it is very important to choose a reputable, skilled dental clinic and modern facilities.

The first thing to prevent and correct sunken cheeks when braces are to find an experienced, reputable dental clinic, dentists with high skills to prevent the risk of sunken teeth cheeks when braces. Always monitor your treatment plan, braces contract and commitments before starting your braces journey. Carefully record the changes of teeth through the stages and discuss with the doctor to guide the next stage of braces. Go to the doctor's appointment again on time, do not skip any appointment so that the teeth are aligned with the original data. Keep mentally comfortable, eat enough meals, get enough sleep, avoid staying up late, don't worry too much, stress... to have a healthy body, maintain a reasonable weight will not worry about sunken cheeks. Supplement with nutritious foods such as vitamins and minerals to improve facial muscles if the cause of sunken cheeks is due to lack of nutrients.

There are many causes of sunken cheeks when braces. Therefore, patients need to find out the causes, so that they can have an effective remedy for sunken cheeks.
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