What Exactly Is
Orthodontics
Teeth and jaw relations are very important in terms of functions such as nutrition and speech as well as aesthetics. A small problem in this system, which should work in a certain harmony, causes problems in many areas such as swallowing, breathing, head-neck muscles and jaw joints in the future.
The lower jaw is located forward or behind,
skeletal disorders, incompatibility of the person’s jaw structure, cross and mixed tooth order and appearance, genetics or postnatal illness or history of trauma, having used materials such as feeding bottles and pacifiers more than necessary as a baby or a child, biting fingernails and
Some practices and movements such as sucking the fingers cause problems that require orthodontic treatment after reaching a certain age.
Orthodontic Treatment Methods:
- Transparent Plaque (Invisalign -Aligner) Treatment
- Metal Brackets
- Porcelain Brackets
- Damon Brackets
- Lingual Brackets
The dentist decides which of these tools to use, depending on the condition of the teeth, the age of the patient and the structure of the mouth. The patient is invited for control during this treatment process. The process determines compatibility and how the treatment goes. After the treatment is completed, the apparatus is removed. Retainers are used to help the teeth get used to their new positions.