When many people hear about orthodontics, they subconsciously think that this is a huge project. It is precisely because of the emphasis on orthodontic treatment that people will inquire about various information before orthodontic treatment. However, many people will be misled by the misunderstanding of orthodontics, so before doing orthodontics, these misunderstandings must be understood clearly.
What mistakes should you be aware of before getting your teeth straightened?
1. Irregular teeth are not a big problem
Irregular teeth, although it will not cause physical discomfort, it will affect people’s psychology and dental function, especially children, it will affect their oral functions, such as breathing, chewing and other functions, even because of teeth It is not neat and affects the overall appearance.
2. Orthodontics are cosmetic items
When talking about orthodontic treatment, many people think that it is mainly to save the appearance and has no other effect, but in fact, the real orthodontic treatment is mainly to solve oral health problems. Misaligned teeth will lead to misalignment of the bite, decreased chewing function, and even some may induce bias. Headaches, and orthodontic treatment can solve these problems and correct the appearance defects.
3. Orthodontics can only be done after the age of 12
Many parents think that children are young and can only have orthodontics until they are 12 years old, but in fact, this perception is only one-sided. Generally, the golden age of children’s orthodontics is between 8 and 14 years old. At present, with the continuous development of technology, there is no limit to the age of orthodontic treatment, but if it is in the golden period of orthodontic treatment, the time required for orthodontic treatment is short, the cost is low, and it is more effective.
4.Fourth, align the front teeth is to straighten the teeth
Orthodontic treatment is not just about aligning the front teeth, it is more important to establish a stable occlusal relationship between the upper and lower teeth, so that the oral chewing function can return to normal.
5. The elderly cannot do orthodontic treatment
This perception is wrong. Whether it is an elderly person or a child, orthodontic treatment can be performed when there are abnormal tooth alignment and chewing function problems. It’s just that each elderly person’s physical condition is different, and the correction time and plan are also different.
6. Teeth will fall out after orthodontic treatment
Some people think that even after orthodontic treatment, the teeth will loosen with age, and the teeth will fall out in old age, so there is no need to do this. But in fact, the main cause of tooth loss is periodontitis, and orthodontic treatment has nothing to do with tooth function. However, if you pay attention to good hygiene and protect your teeth after orthodontic treatment, your teeth will still be strong in old age.
In general, orthodontic treatment is a relatively advanced dental treatment method at present. Whether it is a child or an adult, if you find that your teeth are not aligned properly, which seriously affects your psychology and chewing function, you should consult a professional doctor and carry out under the guidance of a doctor. Orthodontics can not only have good teeth, but also avoid the appearance of damage.
