You now have a functional appliance and you should have questions to ask…
What is a Functional Appliance?
A functional appliance is a removable and removable appliance that acts on the upper and lower teeth simultaneously. It is a type of intraoral orthodontic device.
How long do I need to wear the appliance?
Your orthodontist will tell you how many hours a day you will use the appliance. It is very important for your treatment that you use your appliance as instructed and at the time. When used regularly, its effect is striking and it shortens the entire orthodontic treatment period in total.
After 9 months of functional appliance use
Is it painful? What will happen?
When you start using the appliance, mild pain is considered normal for the first 3-5 days. Apart from this, some new adaptations made by your doctor during control appointments may cause slight pain in the first 1-2 days. If it bothers you too much, the pain can be controlled with painkillers. Before using painkillers, you should definitely consult your orthodontist about which medicine you should use.
A visible wound, etc. due to contact of the appliance in the mouth. If this happens, you should call the clinic for an appointment as soon as possible. You should not avoid wearing the appliance due to pain.
What other effects will it have?
Your speech will change slightly at first. You can easily overcome these with speaking practices and audio book reading exercises. Once you start using the appliance, you will find yourself swallowing frequently due to increased saliva flow. This is very normal and will pass in a short time.
Will I be able to eat normally?
You should not eat while the appliance is in your mouth.
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Once you remove your vest, you are free to eat everything except the foods listed below. When you remove your appetizer to eat, you should keep it in its protective case. Snacks that are not placed in a box are usually thrown away by mistake, wrapped in a napkin, after the meal. In order for your treatment to proceed as quickly and healthily as possible, you need to take good care of your appliance in accordance with your doctor's recommendations. At the same time mouth and ap You also need to pay attention to personal hygiene. In order not to harm either of them, one should stay away from drinking excessive coffee, sugary foods, hard candies, chocolates
Foaming drinks ( You should stay away from cola, fanta, sprite etc.
How should I brush my teeth?
It is very important to brush your teeth with a fluoride-supported toothpaste. You should brush at least twice a day (morning and evening). You should also clean and brush your appliance with a separate brush in cold soapy water.
Care should be taken to brush your teeth at least 1 hour after gargling. If you do not pay the necessary attention to bracket cleaning, irreversible cavities may begin on your teeth.
Can I remove the appliances myself?
Yes, you will be able to remove the appliance yourself, but this appliance you use is not recommended for cleaning and cleaning. You shouldn't take it off except under any other circumstances. When it's not in your mouth, you have to keep it in its protective case. You should carefully adapt the appliance onto your teeth with your fingers. If you try to remove it by pushing it with your tongue or put it on by biting it with your teeth, the wires of your appliance will break and your treatment time will be longer.
How long will the treatment last?
This varies depending on the severity of your condition. Most of these types of appliances show their effects after 12 months of use. Afterwards, it can be used at night or fixed treatment can be started, in which the now fixed brackets are attached.
How often do I need to come to appointments?
Until it is fitted, you need to attend your appointments regularly at the intervals specified by your orthodontist. Appointment intervals usually vary between 2-8 weeks.
Do I still need regular dentist checks?
Yes. This is very important to evaluate your teeth for any decay throughout your orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist will inform and guide you on this issue during his monthly routine checks.
What should I do if I am interested in contact sports? um?
You should take off your apparatus and use mouth guards while doing sports. Apart from contact sports, you also need to wear protection during fun activities such as cycling, skateboarding, and roller skating. You can get information about such protectors from your orthodontist.
What should I do if my appliance breaks?
Make an appointment as soon as possible. You should call the clinic for By waiting for your next appointment, you may damage your teeth or negatively affect your treatment. If you break your appliance repeatedly, your treatment will stop.
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