Braces are a method to help adjust teeth to bring aesthetic beauty and improve oral function for many cases of gapped, protruding, crooked, misaligned, and crooked teeth. However, if the braces result is highly effective, the braces process plays a very important role. So how does the entire braces process take place, what should you pay attention to before, during and after braces? Please follow the following article with My Auris dentistry.
Understanding braces techniques
In dentistry, braces are also known as orthodontics – a method of using appliances to apply force to move teeth to the correct position on the jaw. At the same time, it also helps to overcome gaps in teeth, buck teeth, underbites, and misalignment of teeth. From there, you will have beautiful, even teeth with a standard bite.
Orthodontic appliances include: braces (metal braces, ceramic braces), archwires, elastic bands, transparent braces trays.
The entire process of braces
Following the 5-step sequence correctly throughout the entire braces process will help control the force and movement of teeth well as well as have a suitable diet and care.
Step 1: Examination and overall oral health check
Before getting braces, the first important thing is to undergo an examination and overall oral health check. At this stage, doctors prescribe tests and take images to diagnose the condition.
X-rays, total shots of the inside and outside surfaces, etc. are taken to determine the degree of misalignment, asymmetry, and impacted teeth.
Step 2: Consultation, provide detailed treatment regimen
Based on the film results above, the doctor will review and diagnose the condition, and will let the customer know if the tooth has a disease and needs treatment or not. Or what is the density of the teeth, do they need to be extracted to ensure space for the teeth to move?
At the same time, based on the situation, advise on the most suitable braces method. And will clearly explain to customers that when choosing that method, there will be advantages and disadvantages, braces time, results, and each stage experienced.
Step 3: Attach braces
Depending on whether the customer chooses braces or clear braces, the doctor will attach the gas tools.
If you choose braces, the doctor will fix the brackets and wires on the tooth surface. The device will be firm on the teeth and cannot be removed at home. Transparent braces are designed according to each person’s tooth shape and jaw. Depending on each person’s condition, the number of braces will vary. When receiving the braces, the doctor will instruct you on how to wear, use and remove the braces at home.
Step 4: Regular check-ups and monitoring style=”font-weight: 400;”>The braces process is important at any stage, however, it is important not to miss follow-up visits with the treating doctor. Because the doctor needs to monitor and evaluate the condition and level of tooth movement.
For braces, the time to visit the dentist is more frequent, with Once a month, for clear braces, you can only visit once every 2-3 months. If appropriate, the doctor will remove the braces and prescribe a retainer.
The retainer helps stabilize the results of braces, limiting the situation of teeth falling back into their old position.
Notes before, during and after the entire braces process
Knot only follow the doctor’s instructions and instructions, but also pay attention to the time before, during and after braces. This helps bring about the best braces results as well as the best oral health care regimen.
Before braces
- Learn and choose the right dentistCombined: dental factors, doctor’s skills, equipment, and machinery affect the results of braces. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the most reputable, quality and reliable dentistry.
- Prepare yourself well: don’t be too worried or stressed, but prepare yourself well for the braces process.
- Snack and clean your teeth before getting braces: before going to the dentist to get braces, you should have a snack first to fill your stomach. After that, you should clean your teeth thoroughly.
During the braces process
During the braces process, when wearing orthodontic appliances, you must pay attention to many things to avoid affecting the braces results as well as your oral health:
- Diet: in the beginning or during the braces process, you should eat soft, easy-to-swallow foods, avoiding too much chewing force. Therefore, limit foods that are hard or too chewy to avoid breaking or chipping braces.
- Limit foods high in sugar, acid, and fat
- Practice good oral hygiene, especially with braces. Because fixed braces make cleaning difficult, in addition, food can easily get stuck in the braces. Therefore, not only clean regularly twice a day, but also need to combine using water floss, dental floss, salt water, and mouthwash every day, especially after each meal. This not only removes food residue but also effectively removes plaque and kills bacteria.
- For clear braces, make sure to wear the braces for at least 22 hours a day to be effective.
After braces
After finishing the braces process, you should wear the retainer on time as prescribed by your doctor.
At the same time, also adhere to oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups.
Hopefully the information in the article about the entire braces process helps everyone understand the steps they will have to go through when orthodontic. Good compliance will bring the desired results. More importantly, everyone should choose a reputable, trustworthy, and quality dentist to ensure oral health.
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