An orthodontist treats irregular teeth, jaw misalignments, or teeth-jaw misalignments.
The treatment emphasizes not only the aesthetic aspect, as one might mistakenly believe, but also the medical aspect since deformities or defects in the teeth can lead to jaw and mouth issues.
People often avoid or postpone the straightening of their teeth because they are afraid of their appearance during treatment, which has led to much emphasis being placed on the aesthetic aspect of it.
Aesthetic orthodontics
Currently, the methods have been perfected so that the outer jaw can usually be omitted. Additionally, the cubes (also called braces) are more friendly and come in different colors and even in transparent versions.
Plastic or silicone cubes are glued on the outside of the teeth, with metal ligatures passing between them to connect them.
Due to the innovative structure, many teenagers and adults feel more comfortable during the teeth straightening procedure.
Lingual orthodontics
This method involves applying braces to the inside of the teeth instead of the front.
In addition to its aesthetic advantages, this method is effective in treating complex orthodontic conditions. There are also therapeutic and mechanical advantages to this method.
The decision on the preferred method of treatment is in the hands of the dentist, who decides together with the patient what the best treatment process is, which is naturally also reflected in the duration of the treatment, the difficulty of adaptation, aesthetics, and cost of the treatment.
Invisible teeth alignment – INVISALIGN
The Invisalign method involves attaching special arches to the teeth based on the shape of the patient’s jaw. It is impossible to see through the transparent arches, which sit tightly on the jaw. During a visit to the dentist, the arches are replaced once in a while in order to adapt to the new structure of the mouth and to ensure that the structure of the teeth is altered as per the treatment plan.
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What were the orthodontic treatments like in the past?
It was previously customary to straighten teeth with external devices (removable or fixed), some very prominent and some less so, such as dental braces, a bridge, or an external brace.
In the case of a bridge, the blocks were glued to the teeth externally and prominently, and they were usually made of metal. The patient had to walk around with an external restraint that was visible from the outside, large, and prominent.
The difficulty of cleaning the teeth with these (permanent) devices often resulted in other dental problems linked to poor dental hygiene.