Month: April 2022
Do Wisdom Teeth Affect Orthodontics?
Wisdom teeth are your third molars. They’re the last teeth to form but we often see them on an x-ray, starting to develop around the age of ten to twelve or even earlier. But wisdom teeth usually don’t start trying to come in until the age of sixteen or later. […]
What should I pay attention to when wearing braces?
Maintaining good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is directly related to the final orthodontic outcome for both adult and pediatric patients. So, what should you pay attention to when wearing active braces? How to take care of orthodontic teeth? 1. Use an orthodontic toothbrush It cleans both teeth and brackets. […]
Compare the Types of Braces
There are metal braces, clear braces, and even invisible ones. Why so many and which one is the best? When we talk about braces, we actually talk about orthodontics. It is a branch of dentistry that helps to correct the position of your teeth and jaw and can even modify facial growth. We’ll focus on fixed orthopedic appliances or […]
How to Look After Your Teeth and Brace
Today we will talk about how to look after your teeth and brace. Now you have your new brace it is essential you look after it. If you don’t look after your brace, you may experience problems such as: Brace breaks resulting in increased treatment time. Staining or decay to […]
The whole process of orthodontic treatment
Orthodontics is a long process, so patients must understand the whole process of orthodontics and make adequate preparations. 1. Consult Learn about the problems with your teeth, the time to straighten them, the cost, etc. Consult a few more hospitals, be aware of it, and then determine whether or not […]
What Are the Risks of Orthodontic Treatment
Some people may have a question, “I’m getting braces soon. Is there anything I need to know?” Before getting braces, the orthodontist will tell you about the risks and they will also speak about things you could do to keep your teeth healthy. You should finish your orthodontic treatment with […]
Two precautions for adult orthodontics
In the process of orthodontic treatment, pay attention to two problems. Periodontitis is one of the concerns for patients. Plaque control is the most effective solution, and it is mainly carried out daily with careful brushing morning and evening. However, the uneven arrangement of teeth and the existence of appliances, […]
Oral Hygiene Instruction Video on Diet – Part 2
Another important topic within the actual discussion of diet is having some choices around breast milk for infants. It is very healthy and recommended by many organizations within the medical and dental profession for children and infants to have breast milk up until the right age. It’s important to talk to your primary care physician, your pediatrician, or other health professionals […]
Why & How Your Braces Are Tightened
When using traditional metal braces to straighten your teeth, metal wires are used to create pressure on your teeth. These wires are called archwires. The force from this wire is what causes your teeth to move. But over time, the pressure from the wire decreases until it becomes no longer […]
Precautions for children after orthodontic treatment
The best age for children’s orthodontics is the period of rapid growth and development of youth. Generally, girls are 11-13 years old and boys are 12-14 years old. After the teeth are replaced, the jaws still have development potential. This is the best period for fixed orthodontic treatment. Most malocclusions […]