orthodonticsAdolescent orthodontic treatment ----Choose beauty, choose smile [American Orthodontics] Adopting internationally popular orthodontic techniques to scientifically correct misaligned teeth Diseases such as misalignment, crowding, retrognathia, large gaps between teeth, and anterior protrusion of upper teeth Has your child started changing teeth? Does your child have misaligned teeth? Does your child have abnormal dental and bone development? If any of the above situations occur, you should take your children for a professional oral examination as soon as possible and determine whether orthodontic treatment is needed. Orthodontics includes: Correction of various types of dental developmental abnormalities Correction of various types of abnormal dental bone development American transparent ceramic bracket orthodontic system Invisalign invisible correction system from the United States [Common types of misaligned teeth] Anterior protrusion (sentinel tooth): Excessive anterior protrusion of the upper teeth, causing the front teeth to bite uncontrollably Dental crowding: teeth arranged haphazardly due to crowding, overlapping with each other, resulting in unsightly appearance and difficult cleaning Dibao Tian: The lower teeth are inverted and cover the upper front teeth, which may cause excessive wear and premature loss of teeth Opening and closing: The front teeth cannot be closed, resulting in loss of chewing function and incorrect pronunciation. Deep occlusion: When biting, the upper front teeth excessively cover the lower front teeth, and in severe cases, the lower front teeth may be damaged by the flesh behind the upper front teeth The harmfulness of misaligned tooth types: As the ancient saying goes, "Beautiful teeth come first, white teeth are seven tenths as beautiful", and 80% of people hope to have a set of neat and beautiful teeth. But many people have malocclusion, which can lead to problems such as periodontal disease, tooth decay, migraines, and scoliosis. Incorrect occlusion can have an impact on aesthetics and psychology, as well as on chewing function, tooth cleaning, and even other dental treatments. 1. Irregular or crowded teeth are difficult to thoroughly clean, which can easily lead to tooth decay and various gum diseases, and can easily cause wear and tear between tooth surfaces, even causing serious complications 2. Affects and hinders the normal development of oral and maxillofacial tissues, affecting the health of teeth and periodontal tissues 3. Affects facial aesthetics 4. Affects oral function. When malocclusion is severe, chewing function will be severely reduced, causing indigestion and gastrointestinal diseases, and damaging physical health 5. Some mismatches can even hinder pronunciation and facial features, and even affect career choices, causing psychological burden Factors contributing to dental malocclusion include: 1. Genetic factors. About one-third of dental malformations are caused by genetic factors. 2. Abnormal development. Common causes include supernumerary teeth, congenital missing teeth, and low attachment of the upper lip frenulum. 3. Bad oral habits. Habits such as tongue, lip, and lateral chewing can cause abnormal muscle dynamic balance between the upper and lower dental arches, leading to various dental and jaw deformities. 4. Local obstacles during the deciduous and mixed dentition stages. Due to various reasons, premature loss or retention of deciduous teeth, as well as premature eruption or loss of permanent teeth, can cause misalignment of teeth and lead to dental and maxillofacial deformities 。 Commonly used orthodontic appliances: Fixed orthodontic appliance Activity corrector Functional orthodontic appliance Extraoral corrector Removable orthodontic appliances are similar to removable dentures, which can be removed and cleaned after meals. They are generally used for deformities in the primary and replacement stages. The fixed orthodontic appliance is stuck to the teeth with adhesive and cannot be easily removed, resulting in good orthodontic effect. Modern orthodontic treatment adopts many methods to make patients more comfortable, such as ceramic brackets bringing beauty, improved archwires that become smaller and smoother, and producing more sustained and soft orthodontic force. Time for corrective treatment: The treatment time can be determined based on the patient's age, level of cooperation, and severity of medical records. After clinical examination, modeling, and X-ray examination by professional doctors, the treatment time can be determined. Generally, full mouth orthodontic treatment takes about 18 to 24 months. During the treatment process, it is necessary to have follow-up visits every few weeks and adjust the orthodontic appliances according to the correction situation, in order to achieve precise correction of misalignment. In the initial stage of orthodontic treatment, teeth may become sour, soft, and sore, but children can adapt in about 2-3 days and adults can adapt in about 1 week. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to strengthening teeth cleaning, careful eating, avoiding vigorous exercise to prevent the orthodontic device from falling off or deforming, and cooperating with the doctor's instructions. There is actually no age limit for the timing of orthodontic treatment, but it is best to do it during adolescence because the growth period can induce the growth of facial bones to improve the relationship between upper and lower teeth, and the correction time is short and the effect is good. The process of orthodontic treatment usually takes one to three years, mainly including pre-treatment examination, diagnosis and treatment plan, general dental treatment and installation of orthodontic appliances, monthly follow-up adjustment, completion of treatment and installation of maintainers, and 3-6 months of follow-up examination. Through these comprehensive treatments, teeth can be ensured to be neat and healthy. Dental plastic surgery: For patients with maxillary protrusion:
Generally, orthognathic surgery is used to retract the protruding maxilla to its normal position. This type of surgery must be performed with precise measurements and specialized surgical instruments, causing significant trauma, requiring a long recovery time, and carrying certain risks. It demands high standards from doctors and hospitals; But orthognathic surgery has the power to transform decay into magic, which can greatly improve the appearance of patients. For dental deformities Generally, orthodontic treatment is used for correction, which can be done in dental hospitals or clinics, but it takes 6 months to 1 year; Some people also remove or grind out protruding teeth for convenience, and then install porcelain veneers. This method is not advisable because even the best artificial teeth cannot compare to natural teeth. For patients with short upper lip: Surgery can be used to increase the height of the upper lip (lip height refers to the height of the lip skin, excluding the red lip area), as described below: extraoral method:Adopting the bilateral nasal wing triangular flap method to increase the height of the upper lip,This method can immediately increase the height of long lips,But there are scars left at the bottom of the upper lip and nose。 intraoral method:Make an incision in the maxillary vestibular groove,Find the upper lip muscles on both sides and cut them off,And appropriately extend the mucosal tissue at the frenulum site,Relax the upper lip; This method cannot increase the height of the upper lip in the near future,Long term lip function exercise is necessary for effective treatment of patients。 NextTooth Whitening
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