Orthodontics
Clear Aligners (Wireless Orthodontics)
You can have your orthodontic treatment without braces. With this treatment, it is made with a series of transparent tooth molds (aligners) produced for you. These transparent molds are used to align your teeth and to treat crooked teeth. The biggest advantage of this treatment is that your doctor appointment intervals can be very long (eg 1 in 5-6 months).
It is a treatment that fixes small, porcelain (transparent) retaining parts called squares on the front surfaces of the teeth and corrects the crooked teeth with the help of braces placed in these brackets. Porcelain brackets are less obvious because they are white in color.
It is the treatment that fixes the small, square-shaped, stainless steel holder parts called brackets on the front surfaces of the teeth and corrects the crooked teeth with the help of braces placed in these brackets.
An orthodontist should be consulted for the first examination at the age of 6-7, when permanent teeth begin to appear in the mouth. At this age, the first signs of orthodontic problems may appear.
Orthodontic examination at an early age can help prevent problems that may occur in the future, as well as the correct timing of treatment.
Usually, orthodontic treatments begin between the ages of 9 and 12 when the primary teeth fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. In some cases, early orthodontic applications can facilitate future treatment or completely eliminate the need for treatment. These situations are:
Severe Confusion;
In cases where the jaws are too small for all permanent teeth to fit, the jaws can be enlarged using removable appliances (palate) or tooth extraction can be performed. This shortens the duration of treatments with braces in the future.
Severe anterior crossbite;
If the lower anterior teeth are located in front of the upper anterior teeth, this can be corrected with a palate or extraoral appliances, depending on the root cause of the problem.
The anterior position of the upper teeth;
This can cause fractures in the upper teeth. It can be treated with palates.
Treating harmful habits;
Thumb sucking: It is generally expected to be abandoned between the ages of 2-4. If it is not left, the pressure created by finger sucking can cause the upper anterior teeth to protrude forward and deformities of the palate may occur.
Tongue thrusting swallowing;
It is the protrusion of the tongue between the teeth during swallowing. Thanks to the pressure created, the teeth are thrown forward.
Mouth breathing;
It can cause abnormal growth of the lower and upper jaws.
No, it doesn't hurt. Within a few days, it is accepted as a part of the palate.
Your own orthodontist should be consulted without wasting time. A new appliance must be made in order to preserve the change brought about by the treatment. Otherwise, the jaws may return to their former state.
Generally, with the regular use of this type of appliances, the necessary improvement is achieved in 6-8 months. Then, the appliance is used at night for 6 months to maintain the obtained improvement.
These types of appliances are generally used continuously, except for meals and tooth brushing, unless your doctor has suggested a different use.
After the appliances are taken out of the mouth, they must be kept in the boxes given by your doctor. It should never be wrapped in a napkin. It can often be accidentally thrown away when wrapped in a napkin.
The appliance should be cleaned with water and a toothbrush. There is no need to use paste or soap.