Make a corrective plan. Inquiry (ceramic braces are transparent, and steel braces are also made in China and imported) and other related matters. It is best to consult more hospitals. Comparatively speaking, in general, regular hospitals have better quality assurance. If economic conditions permit, they can choose transparent brackets (transparent means that the brackets are stuck to the teeth, but the steel wires on them can still be seen at close range).
2. Shooting
Take x-rays of teeth and skulls. The purpose is to see the development direction of your teeth and bones. In order to make accurate correction methods in the future.
3. Molding
Apply quick gel on the teeth, bite 1-2 minutes and take it out to become the model of the teeth. Spare, but also to facilitate later correction and comparison.
Step 4 take pictures
The doctor takes pictures of your teeth from different angles between orthodontics for future comparison.
5, tooth extraction
According to the doctor's plan, the average person needs to pull out about 4 teeth in batches, and some special teeth, such as teeth with too many wisdom teeth and too dense teeth, also need to pull out about 8 teeth. (Some people don't have to pull it out, just grind their teeth. If there are cavities or something in the middle, they will fix them first, and those with calculus will wash their teeth first.
6, tooth separation
Some teeth are separated at the same time when tooth extraction is performed, and some are performed after tooth extraction. It usually takes about 1 week to separate the upper, lower, left and right teeth. The purpose is to move the teeth out of the gap, so that when wearing braces, the steel ring that fixes the braces can be put in. Generally speaking, tooth separation will be a little sore and weak, and it will hurt a little when the upper and lower teeth meet together!
7. Upper bracket
After the teeth are separated, you can usually put on braces directly. I just put on my braces, and my mouth is a little rough. It may be a little sore in the first week, but it will be fine later. If you have oral ulcer, you can spray guilin watermelon frost before going to bed at night to supplement vitamin B and zinc.
8. Return visit
Generally, the follow-up visit is once a month. The doctor will discuss the exact time with you. Follow-up visits are generally to give you strength and make your teeth move quickly. So the first week of the follow-up visit may be a little sore, and it will be fine later. )
9. put on a rubber band
Generally speaking, due to the speed of tooth movement and the technical factors of doctors, the arrangement of teeth will be different. Generally 1 month will see some changes, and it will be basically sorted out in about 6 months. After being lined up, it is necessary to close the gap between teeth and need the help of rubber bands. Take off the rubber band when you eat. It is said that the effect of rubber bands is magical.
10, shape adjustment and finalization
When the teeth are closed, it is also time to adjust the midline. When the teeth are closed, the midline is basically symmetrical, and the midline symmetry plane is symmetrical. It looks good when you smile! Some people may have asymmetrical teeth, so the midline will not be completely neat, but as long as it is not very crooked, it will not affect the appearance. ) But I'm not busy taking off my braces at this time, and my teeth should be shaped longer!
1 1, tooth extraction
The most exciting moment has arrived! For perfection, you can wash your teeth or whiten them. Make yourself more confident and radiant.
12, wear-resistant retainer
Don't think that taking off your braces is a success. For us adults, we should pay more attention to maintaining stereotypes. Therefore, the retainer must be worn. Generally speaking, the retainer is worn 24 hours in the first half of the year and then at night. (Take off your food and pay attention to cleanliness) Don't waste your suffering. If you don't insist on wearing a retainer, you will rebound. You must insist!