Facial misalignment due to braces, many customers are concerned about during the orthodontic process. Because braces are a solution to overcome conditions such as buck teeth, crooked teeth, and crooked teeth, helping to adjust the bite to the correct position on the jaw. In some cases, you encounter braces that are misaligned. So what causes this phenomenon and how to effectively fix it?
Causes of facial misalignment during braces
Basically, facial misalignment during braces is a complication of incorrect orthodontic techniques or can also be caused by other. This not only affects aesthetics but also affects oral health as well as the physiological function of teeth. Facial misalignment may be related to the problem of bite adjustment, the purpose of orthodontics is to help the face become harmonious and balanced. However, in some cases, braces cause the jaw shape to be deformed, leading to a misaligned philtrum and facial misalignment.
The main reason why the face is misaligned when using braces:
- Implementing the wrong treatment method: Before orthodontics, the doctor needs to thoroughly examine, take X-rays and jaw bone density. Thanks to that, it helps the doctor know the exact condition of the teeth to prescribe the appropriate braces method. In cases where the customer’s face is misaligned or unbalanced due to the jaw structure, braces are not the optimal solution. Instead, you need orthognathic surgery to fix it.
- Wrong braces technique: Regardless of the braces method, doctors must be highly skilled, especially knowing how to optimally control the force acting on teeth. If the doctor squeezes the teeth too hard, it can cause gum recession, alveolar bone loss, malocclusion, and more seriously, facial misalignment.
- Not equipped with modern equipment: Modern equipment system will contribute to a successful braces case. If you get orthodontics at poor quality clinics with outdated equipment, the risk of complications will increase. In particular, the facial misalignment must be mentioned.
- Problems during braces: Besides the above causes, the condition of orthodontics being misaligned after braces can be due to loose archwires, loose brackets, broken elastic bands, etc. If you do not handle it early, it will cause the jaw tightening force to be unevenly distributed. In addition, cases where people with braces eat foods that are too hard while wearing braces also cause the temporomandibular joint to dislocate, causing pain and facial misalignment.
Is it possible to overcome facial misalignment when using braces?
In fact, there are many causes of facial misalignment. This cause can originate from congenital factors, eating habits, daily activities or objective factors such as accidents, injuries affecting the nerves, etc.
For For these reasons, braces are not an effective solution to correct facial misalignment. To overcome this condition, more complex techniques are required, such as jaw bone surgery to improve facial misalignment.
In addition, facial misalignment can originate from oral structural factors. Crowding on the same jaw bone can cause the facial teeth to become more misaligned. At this time, you can apply braces to improve the facial structure. Thanks to the force that controls the braces, it helps the teeth to move into the correct position and correct facial structural defects. – Carefully examine to determine your own condition, thereby being able to decide on an effective method.
Orthodontic method for cases of facial misalignment
Currently on the market there are many different braces methods. Basically, all methods improve the condition of teeth and oral structure, while correcting defects of facial misalignment.
Method of orthodontic metal braces type
The method of braces using metal braces is the most commonly used type of braces on the market. The advantage of this method is that it is cheap and effective, so many customers choose it. Besides, a disadvantage of metal braces is that it does not bring aesthetics during the braces process.
On the contrary, the automatic braces method does not require the use of elastic bands to fix them, so there is an automatic slide cover so that the arch wire can move freely in the bracket groove, minimizing the situation of unraveling.
Ceramic braces braces method
This is a popular method after traditional metal braces and is used by many people. This type of braces is made of dental ceramic, benign and safe in the oral cavity environment. One advantage of this type of braces is the aesthetics during the braces process.
Thanks to the transparent ceramic material, the braces are designed the same color as your teeth, helping you be more confident during the braces process. In addition, this type of ceramic minimizes damage caused by braces rubbing against the gums, causing bleeding or mouth ulcers.
Transparent braces method
This is Advanced orthodontic methods in orthodontic techniques. This technique uses the entire brace tray to replace the complex wire system to fix the teeth. The braces are made into the structure of each person’s jaw, so each person owns an independent braces tray. Besides, it does not cause discomfort when wearing, and at the same time brings the highest aesthetics to customers.
How to fix facial misalignment after braces
To minimize the possible consequences of braces, the optimal condition before deciding on orthodontics is to choose a reputable dental facility with a team of highly skilled doctors, capable of handling complex situations.
In addition, you need Give up bad habits in eating and daily activities because these habits can affect the facial structure when wearing braces. In addition, to prevent misaligned braces, you should practice daily oral hygiene combined with a nutritious diet, and avoid vigorous activities that can cause unwanted injuries that affect the results of braces.
At My Auris dental clinic is the first unit to pioneer WTS standards in the examination and treatment process of cases. specific to each customer. In addition, the clinic has received many positive feedback from customers recently. Above is all the knowledgeMy Auris department shares and helps you add useful information about problems that arise during orthodontics, especially in cases of facial misalignment during braces.
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