Braces have how many stages?

The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Braces are inherently complex and time-consuming techniques. With time, there will be different changes in the teeth. This is the force applied to the teeth to move the teeth back for a correct bite. Through this process of tooth movement, human dental deviations such as upper jaw protrusion, lower jaw protrusion, overbite, underbite, spaced teeth, crowded teeth. All can be fixed to help bring more aesthetics, more beautiful, thereby returning confidence to people with braces.

Usually, it takes 12 to 36 months to complete a braces procedure. The braces process takes a long time, so it requires the patience and cooperation of the person who needs braces.

The teeth change during the braces process happens little by little, so you won't be able to see how your teeth are changing until you're done. Therefore, understanding the changes of teeth through the braces stages is necessary to increase your patience and perseverance to achieve the expected results at the completion stage.

The process of braces can be divided into the following stages:
3.1. Stage of examination and treatment planning. This is the period before the braces are attached, the dentist will do a general examination, take pictures and evaluate the condition of the teeth and jawbone to come up with the most suitable treatment plan for the patient. At the same time, the doctor will advise and discuss with the patient to choose the type of brackets that should be used for the desired orthodontic effect while still being suitable for the patient's financial ability.
3.2. Stage after 3 months: Depending on each case, in the first 3 months, the patient can have tooth extraction or interstitial cutting according to the doctor's calculation. If the patient has crooked teeth, the change of teeth will be very noticeable in the first 3 months. However, the teeth are still not as regular as desired, but if the change can be clearly seen during these first 3 months, it proves that the orthodontic effect will be high because the teeth move well.

3.3. The period after 6 months Teeth will continue to change, but the rate of change will be slower than in the first 3 months. In addition, in cases where the teeth are crowded, although the teeth are arranged evenly and quickly, there are often different situations such as the incisors tend to be protruded. Therefore, 6 months at this time is the time when the doctor will have to control very carefully to make timely adjustments. Orthodontists at this time should not be too bewildered that the braces are wrong.
3.4. The period after 9 months: Half of the orthodontic journey has passed, this is the time to see the stability in the shaped teeth, reflected in the expansion of the jawbone and the relatively harmonious bite. , correct top and bottom positions.
3.5. The period after 15 months: The shaped teeth continue to have the final moves, correcting the small deviations that have not yet reached the highest aesthetic level.
3.6. Stage of finishing braces treatment: This period will depend on the level and characteristics of each person's teeth. If it is found that the teeth are completely stabilized, the doctor will advise to remove the brackets on the teeth and consider whether to wear a fixative or not. After that, the doctor will finish the treatment time and advise the things to keep in mind to ensure the best orthodontic effectiveness.

Braces are a time-consuming process, so it requires a lot of patience, eating soft foods, a reasonable oral hygiene regimen and a persistent attitude. At the same time, regularly visit the dental clinic to have the doctor monitor the shaping process so that the braces treatment will achieve the best results to help bring back healthy teeth and a bright smile as desired.
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