The teeth that need to be corrected can adjust the balance and coordination among facial bones, teeth and facial muscles through various corrective devices. In other words, correction is to adjust the abnormal relationship between upper and lower jaws, between upper and lower teeth, between teeth and jaws, and between nerves and muscles connecting them. Figuratively speaking, the main purpose of our correction is: to improve the surface shape; Arrange your teeth; Improve chewing efficiency (the most basic function of teeth).
Correction can sometimes improve pronunciation, treat periodontal diseases, fractures, temporomandibular joint diseases, and sometimes create conditions for dental treatment such as tooth restoration and tooth implantation.
Edit the process of initial diagnosis
Go to orthodontics first. According to the patient's wishes and deformity, the doctor initially estimated the general treatment plan, and informed the orthodontist of the treatment method, time, cost and precautions. If the orthodontist has the intention to correct, the doctor will arrange for the patient to take photos, take X-rays and print dental casts. Doctors measure and analyze these photos, X-rays and dental models, and then decide the treatment plan according to the analysis results of these materials.
prepare
Doctors communicate with orthodontists (or parents) about the detailed treatment plan, seek the consent of orthodontists (or parents), and sign an "informed consent form". Many orthodontists need to extract teeth before wearing orthodontic appliances, and some need to fill and wash their teeth.
Correct and cure
Comparison of Orthodontic Methods The fixed appliance of movable appliance can be taken out and put on the teeth by the patient himself, but it cannot be taken off by himself. Widely used in simple orthodontics, but also can be used in complex orthodontics. At present, the commonly used orthodontic methods are divided into active orthodontics and fixed orthodontics.
Some serious skeletal deformities may need surgical correction, which must be done by doctors in oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.
keep
When the dentition deformity is corrected and the doctor thinks it meets the requirements from a professional point of view, the original appliance will be taken out, and then the patient needs to wear orthodontic retainers to prevent tooth displacement. It usually takes more than a year to maintain, about once every three months.
The detailed process of editing this paragraph 1, consult a doctor.
Make a corrective plan. Inquiry (ordinary braces, ice crystal brackets, lingual invisible appliances, etc.). Due to different materials and aesthetics, the price varies greatly) 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 and you like beauty, you can choose transparent (transparent means that the bracket is stuck to the teeth, but the steel wire on it can still be seen at close range). It will be more useful if you take an X-ray of your teeth with you when you go to the doctor.
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. The only embarrassment is that a nurse opened your mouth and exposed such ugly teeth without reservation, making you laugh in public. But when you get your braces back from the doctor, it will be a world of difference, and it's time for your confidence to soar.
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. The purpose of tooth extraction is to make room for irregular teeth caused by crowded teeth. As for the gap of tooth extraction will be closed, this will be handed over to the doctor, so don't blindly ask the doctor if it is necessary to insert dentures in the gap of tooth extraction. If you want false teeth, it is not faster to touch porcelain directly, and you will suffer this crime. )
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 3M braces directly. A dental assistant or orthodontist will dry your teeth and "etch" them. Etching can treat the tooth surface in order to add adhesive material to fix the braces. Then tie the braces to the teeth. Then, high-intensity plasma light is rapidly emitted to the surface of the stent to complete the bonding. The archwire is tied to the bracket. All right! It takes 1 hour for each row of teeth, so it takes 2 hours if you want to wear a full set of braces. (Of course, self-locking braces or gluing preset braces will speed up this process. I just put on a little braces. It may hurt a little in the first week, but I'll get over it later. If you have oral ulcer, you can spray guilin watermelon frost before going to bed at night to supplement vitamin B and zinc. Chewed gum can be stuck on the grinding mouth. Dentists generally don't recommend chewing gum, for fear of sticking, try to think for yourself, hehe! ) ceramic self-locking bracket
Metal self-locking bracket
Ceramic bracket
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. A girl with braces
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! )
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The most exciting moment has arrived! For perfection, you can wash your teeth or whiten them. Make yourself more confident and radiant.
12, fixer
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 adhere to the retention, you will rebound, so remember that the retention must be adhered to!