Fastbraces® is an innovative treatment system that straightens teeth in a different way than classical systems.
How does Fastbraces® work? Classic braces straighten teeth in two stages. In a two-year treatment with classical brackets, the crown (the part in the mouth) of the tooth improves in the first year, while the root improves in the next year.
Fastbraces® brackets, on the other hand, use a different mechanics, the crown and root together. corrects. In this way, the duration of treatment
is significantly reduced.
TREATMENT DURATION: Treatment is completed in 5 to 12 months. In some cases, significant improvement is seen in the first few weeks.
Metal and aesthetic types are available.
Please consult your doctor to determine whether the system is suitable for you.
Advantages
– The treatment period is much shorter compared to classical braces, considering the same disorder
– The getting used to the braces is shorter
-The initial tingling felt in classical braces, etc. Disorders such as are significantly less
- Since it effectively straightens the tooth roots, the need for reinforcement after treatment is less.
Disadvantages
- It cannot be used in all cases
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Early Treatments
In some cases, these are treatments that should be applied between the ages of 6-10.
– Thumb sucking
– Tongue sucking
– Lip sucking
– Nail biting
– Atypical swallowing (baby swallowing)
These are treatments performed to prevent situations such as
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If these conditions are not treated, deviations from normal in the development of the upper and/or lower jaw may occur.
What Happens in the First Week?
The first week is a period of getting used to your braces and any problems that may occur during this period are temporary.
At first you may feel fullness in your lips. Over time, this situation passes and after a while you forget the existence of your wire/appliance. For the first few days, you may feel a tingling sensation in your teeth when biting. This situation is related to the teeth starting to move. Although it is not usually necessary
, if it is very disturbing, you can use painkillers once or twice a day.
Rarely, due to the friction of the hook-shaped protrusions on the saccules, the lips
or aphtha-like sores may occur on your cheek. In this case, it will be useful to gargle with salt water 2-3 times a day until the wound heals.
Some brackets may break during the first month. In this case, if you do not feel any pain, soreness or discomfort, it is sufficient to go to your doctor on the regular appointment date.
If there is a situation that constantly stings and hurts your lip or cheek, please make an appointment
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Care of Your Braces
Your wires, square-shaped pieces called brackets glued on the teeth, arch wire (thin and long wire) passing through the slit in the middle of the brackets
) and consists of a thin small rubber band that connects this wire to the brackets
or thin small wrapping wires and other auxiliary parts.
After each meal, food residues remain between these parts. When food residues cannot be cleaned sufficiently, an acidic environment forms in your mouth during the day, and for this reason, the gums become inflamed and swollen, and the teeth are prone to decay. For this reason, it is very important to clean the brackets after each meal
Things to consider when cleaning:
After meals and snacks, teeth should be brushed within 20 minutes at the latest
Teeth should be brushed before going to bed at night
The tip of the brush should be leaning on the top of the wires at a 45° inclination and brushing from top to bottom as if sweeping
. Later; All wires should be brushed horizontally to the right and left, and the chewing and inner surfaces of the teeth should also be brushed
With the interdental brush, it enters between the brackets of both teeth, under the arch wire, and creates the interfaces >
It should be brushed. Never use toothpicks
While eating
Do not tear off any food by biting it with your teeth. You can cut food by cutting it with a knife or by dividing it with your hand
Eat wraps, bread rolls and hamburgers as much as possible by tearing them off, not by biting them with your teeth
Nuts , soft candies, Turkish delight, caramel etc. Never consume sticky foods
. Do not chew gum
Do not chew meat with bones, toast, apples, pears, carrots, etc. Eat hard foods by cutting and dividing them
Eat foods with seeds after removing their seeds
Do not consume carbonated drinks in large quantities. Drink with a straw if possible
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