Is it shameful to wear braces?
Wearing braces can't lose face, and there is no clinical evidence to prove it. Wearing braces is only a corrective plan for teeth, but it has little effect on face shape. You can choose a regular large public hospital and choose an orthodontic plan that suits you, which can avoid risks. Wearing braces can change the face shape to a certain extent, especially for cases of malocclusion, severe malocclusion and deep overbite.
What is the function of braces?
1. Prepare for the restoration of missing teeth. People who have missing teeth but are unwilling to implant teeth or are not suitable for dental implants can also close the gap of missing teeth through orthodontics, thus achieving beautiful results. People with loose teeth and crevices can concentrate the crevices of teeth through orthodontics and plant teeth in the parts where the crevices are formed, which can also achieve the purpose of aesthetics.
2. Conducive to periodontal cleaning and health maintenance. Through orthodontics, the teeth can be arranged neatly and cleaned conveniently, and dental caries and periodontal diseases can be prevented.
3. Correct the occlusal relationship. Uneven teeth lead to uneven bite force of teeth, which not only causes tooth wear, but also makes teeth easier to loosen and fall off prematurely. Orthodontics can make the arrangement and occlusion of teeth normal, which is good for teeth.
What should I pay attention to when wearing braces?
1. After the correction is completed, please wear braces according to the doctor's instructions to avoid recurrence. The retention time depends on the mandibular condition and usually lasts for about two years.
2. When I wear braces for the first time, my teeth and oral mucosa will be a little painful, and I will get used to it after one week. After wearing braces, don't eat too hard and sticky food, so as not to cause braces to fall off.
3. Because the braces have a certain thickness, the lips will be partially everted and dry. Apply lip balm when appropriate and drink plenty of water.
4. If the braces fall off, please contact your doctor as soon as possible to determine whether you need a follow-up visit in advance. Give the separated braces to the doctor at the next visit.
5. After wearing braces, it is more difficult to brush your teeth due to the obstruction of archwire brackets, which is more likely to cause food residue. Therefore, when eating, you should clean your mouth in time.
6. Be sure to maintain oral hygiene after wearing braces. Clean the toothbrush after each meal to avoid gum swelling, demineralization and dental caries.
What are the disadvantages of braces?
1. During the correction: it is very painful, inconvenient to eat, and sometimes the inside of the mouth is worn. In addition, if you don't brush your teeth at any time, the food you eat will stick to the metal sheet; Wearing metal sheets doesn't look good.
2. The teeth will loosen a little after correction. Pay attention to eat less hard and sticky things so as not to spoil the effect. In fact, as long as you pay more attention, the advantages of braces outweigh the disadvantages. The premise is that the patient's friends should have long-term psychological preparation, and the possible problems of braces will definitely have satisfactory results.