First, know your own situation Before considering orthodontics, it is very important to know your own dental situation and demands. The following are nine common dental diseases. You can see which one you belong to:
1. Tooth crowding: The teeth are very crowded together, resulting in uneven crowding.
2. Floor cover (reverse jaw): The maxilla protrudes so that the maxillary teeth cover the mandibular teeth.
3. Sparse teeth: the gap between teeth is large and the teeth are unevenly distributed.
4. jaw opening: the development of the upper and lower jaws is uncoordinated, which leads to the failure to close normally during occlusion.
5. Uneven teeth: The teeth are not arranged neatly, and there may be problems such as rotation, inclination or dislocation.
6. Mandibular deviation: the maxilla or mandible is deviated to one side, resulting in asymmetry during occlusion.
7. Deep overbite: when the upper and lower teeth bite, the maxillary teeth cover the mandibular teeth too much.
8. Tiger teeth: Sharp mountain model fangs protrude, similar to tiger teeth.
9. Disordered tooth arrangement: The tooth arrangement is disordered, and there may be too many or too few teeth.
Second, the types of orthodontic braces Traditional metal braces: This is the most common kind of braces, which consists of metal brackets and wires. Its advantage is that it is relatively cheap and widely used, but its appearance is more conspicuous.
Ceramic braces: Compared with metal braces, the color of ceramic braces is closer to the color of patients' teeth, which is more natural and beautiful. Composed of ceramic brackets and wires, it is suitable for people who want to look better during the correction process.
Invisible braces: This kind of braces uses transparent plastic brackets to correct teeth, and there is almost no abnormality. It is detachable and requires high self-discipline, but it can ensure the effect. But the cost is higher in invisible braces.
Lingual correction: Lingual correction is to stick brackets on the lingual side. The brackets are almost invisible and very beautiful, even if the stars are on camera. However, lingual orthodontics requires high technology and poor oral adaptability.
Third, the budget before orthodontics is very important. We need to know how much the local correction fee is to ensure that it is within your financial scope. You can learn from my experience:
I will first check the orthodontic prices of other dental clinics in our area online to see what the approximate price range is. This can give us a basic idea of the cost of corrective treatment. Then I will specifically consult interested dental clinics and ask them what projects they need to do according to my situation and how much each project costs. Need to ask whether the price includes additional items such as X-ray film fee and dental mould fee, so as to avoid arbitrary charges and be careful to be cut! Next, I will study with my family and see which correction method is more suitable according to my own economic situation.
For example, traditional braces are relatively economical, and brackets-free or transparent braces are more expensive. If the clinic will provide installment payment, we also need to include the handling fee to see if the actual total price is higher than the one-time payment price. After comprehensive consideration, the payment method will be decided. Good budget planning can help us complete orthodontic treatment with more confidence and no worries. This step is really important! Everyone must think carefully, which is very important!
Fourth, understand the time of orthodontics Orthodontics is a treatment process that requires patience and persistence. Before we decide to do orthodontics, it is very important to know exactly how long it will take. Due to the difference of correction scheme and individual, the treatment time will be different The complexity of the correction plan will directly affect the treatment time. Some simple corrections may only take a few months, while complex corrections may take a year or more. When consulting a dentist, it is important to know the treatment time of different schemes. Before considering orthodontics, it is very important to make sure that you can spend the time and patience you need. Orthodontics takes some time to achieve the desired effect, and giving up halfway is not worth the candle.