Modern orthodontic methods

Misaligned teeth, crooked teeth, protruding teeth not only cause many people to lose confidence when communicating, but also greatly affect chewing function, tooth decay and gingivitis. Choosing a method of straightening teeth can help improve the above situation. So how many orthodontic methods are there and what techniques and tools are used? Here are some information you should know when you intend to have orthodontic treatment.

Removable Orthodontics Orthodontics with jaws that can be easily inserted and removed from the mouth, at will. Jaws are often used to move or adjust a specified tooth or group of teeth. In general, removable jaws have many different forms and effects. The patient will wear the jaw on their own every day and possibly even at bedtime. The removable jaw has the advantages of fast implementation, low cost, convenience and comfort for the patient when it needs to be removed. However, there are also disadvantages that are easy to damage, easy to lose, patients who do not voluntarily wear the jaw regularly, the treatment capacity of the jaw is limited and only indicated for use in some uncomplicated cases.

Fixed orthodontic by bracket system
Brackets are attached to the teeth at the beginning of treatment and can only be removed at the end of treatment. This orthodontic system consists of the following parts:
The brackets, stitches (belts, belts) are fixed to the tooth surface by special adhesive materials or Ciment. Straight wire bow to connect brackets together. Elastic bands to hold the arch wire to the brackets and sutures while creating force on the wire and teeth. The brackets, stitches, and arches are usually made of metal. The elastic bands are available in different colors.

Fixed orthodontic braces system is the most popular method today thanks to the advantages of treatment efficiency. Accurately adjust the position of each tooth in 3 spatial dimensions, with controlled light traction so as not to damage the tissues around the teeth, without pressing on the gums or jawbone. Cosmetic braces (ceramic, composite) are becoming more and more popular choices.
Cosmetic brackets are less visible than other types of brackets, especially when attached to aesthetic archwires, but they are less durable and easy to lose, so the treatment time can be longer. The surface of cosmetic wire is covered with Teflon layer (white cosmetic wire) they are only used for a certain time during the treatment. If you are interested in the aesthetics of braces, this is the most appropriate choice.

By this method of clear braces, a series of removable clear plastic appliances are used to straighten the teeth on the arch without the need for wires and brackets. Instruments will be replaced in turn to move the Teeth on the arch a little bit each day, from week to week, until the Teeth are neatly arranged into the final position as calculated by the dentist. maths. This method, although it is possible to align the teeth, but in cases where the difference in the position of the teeth and jaw is too heavy, this method cannot bring satisfactory results.
This method of using a series of removable appliances is much more expensive than the method of using brackets and wires.

Retainers are used at the final stage of the orthodontic plan. At this stage, immediately after removing the sutures and fixed brackets on the teeth, a retainer will be attached to the patient's arch to keep the teeth in their new position. Retainers can be removable or wire attached to the back of the teeth.
Retainers play a very important role in the orthodontic process; Therefore, if the dentist's instructions are not followed properly, the teeth that have been adjusted tend to move back to their original position as when they were not adjusted. Retainers need to be worn often and long enough to achieve the desired results, usually lasting about 6 months.
Note:
During the period of wearing braces, you must strictly follow the instructions of the doctor. Always follow up on time to monitor and adjust the appliance. Maintain thorough oral hygiene (especially when treating with fixed appliances) to prevent tooth decay, gingivitis and bad breath. Do not eat foods that are hard (ice, candy, beans, hard bread) or sticky; Do not bite the pen. Otherwise, the clasps of the orthopedic appliance will break or fall out, prolonging the treatment time. While orthodontic can still play sports, but you must wear a mouth guard.