Orthodontic treatment, which is applied to correct jaw disorders and crooked teeth, is a treatment applied by individuals of almost all ages.
Crowded teeth negatively affect the person's appearance, and this is reflected in the person's quality of life. A person who is uncomfortable with the appearance of his teeth feels the desire to hide his teeth while talking and laughing.
Unfortunately, the psychology of a person who cannot laugh and speak easily for fear of his teeth being seen by others may be negatively affected by this situation. Orthodontic treatment, which may be considered necessary not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of health, prevents the teeth from being cleaned more easily, thus preventing the formation of caries in the teeth and the development of gum problems.
You can consult your doctor at any age to correct dental disorders. However, if the problem is a disorder of bone structure, age is important for intervention. Because functional treatment may be required for interjaw problems related to bone structure, and this treatment should be applied until the end of the period when skeletal growth continues actively.
Under normal conditions, girls are 11-13 years old and boys are 12-14 years old. It is beneficial to start treatment at an early age. Of course, there are huge individual differences, early or late. Therefore, your doctor may use some tests to determine the appropriate period. Although the average treatment period is 24 months, it varies from person to person.
Disorders caused by milk teeth in children do not require worrying about the tooth and jaw structure. There are not many structural problems until the baby teeth fall out and the incisors show their presence between the ages of 7-9. If your family doctor has referred you to an orthodontist for your child, you do not need to worry about this. It would be beneficial to have an examination. Because early interventions in childhood for jaw structure disorders can often be beneficial in solving problems that may occur in the future.
The duration of orthodontic treatment varies depending on the disorders in the patient's jaw and teeth. In addition to the size of the problem, it is also directly related to patient compliance. Some treatments can be completed in as little as 6 months. However, some treatments may take up to 3 years to be completed, or even longer in some special cases.
An issue that is always wondered is whether orthodontic treatment causes tooth decay. Braces placed on your teeth do not directly cause tooth decay. However, if the doctor's recommendations are not fully followed and the teeth are not cared for as desired, undesirable situations may occur after the braces treatment is completed and the braces are removed.
Food accumulated in the teeth will rot your teeth. For this reason, it is recommended that you brush your teeth after every meal.
Braces will not harm your teeth. Your braces are materials produced with your health in mind. You will not feel any pain or discomfort while your braces are being inserted and removed. Therefore, intervention with a needle is out of the question.
Wires do not have a direct effect on speech. Having your tongue in some areas where the braces are applied may have a slight effect at first. However, if your language adapts to this situation, there will be no problem. Braces can temporarily irritate your lips, just like a new pair of shoes. It is possible to prevent this. Such a problem can be prevented with wax or a similar material that your doctor will give you.
There may be temporary sensitivity in the teeth after the braces are installed. This situation, which mostly occurs when chewing hard foods, should not cause concern. It will disappear on its own within a few days. In some patients, sensitivity may not be observed at all.
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