Orthodontics
Orthodontic is defined as the process in which some devices are used to modify the arrangement of teeth and bone that is below. Orthodontic benefits have many benefits, the most important of which is adjusting and correcting the contouring of the teeth and making them flat, correcting the occlusion of the front and back teeth, Improve the smile, as well as reduce the chances of exposure to teeth prominent to harm, and it should be noted that sometimes, when there is a defect in the occlusion of teeth, this imbalance leads to an excessive tension on the muscles of the jaw, and if corrected this imbalance by orthodontics, it Relieves the D and the pressure on the muscles of the jaws.
Post Orthodontics
After completing the period of orthodontic treatment, the dentist removes the stents placed on the tooth surfaces and cleaning the teeth, in addition to taking the editions of the teeth to determine the new arrangement, and the doctor is the manufacture of orthodontic orthodontic (Retainer) conservative teeth, The new dental sites, and prevents them from moving, because the teeth after finishing straight from the orthodontic are not well fixed in their places, it must be fixed in place until the bone and gums adapt to the new sites of teeth, and there are types of orthodontic implants, The movable ones hard, and is typically used gib calendar after the calendar for a period equal to the duration of orthodontic treatment, and it must be noted that the risk of dental move or re-entry to the former places be greater as possible in the first month after removing the device calendar in a process known as relapse.
Relapse is defined as the process of returning the teeth after the evaluation to its previous attachment before the calendar, or moving it from place to place, and the relapse may occur as a result of aging. Because clinicians can not predict relapse or long-term development, they treat all patients with a high susceptibility to relapse after orthodontics. The relapse occurs with factors that make teeth more likely to return to their previous places, , Age support, diet, as well as growth.
Appropriate conditions for orthodontics
It is possible to start orthodontics at any age, depending on the fact that the teeth can be moved regardless of the age of the person, but usually begin to evaluate the teeth after the emergence of permanent teeth, ie, almost the age of twelve, knowing that you can start orthodontic Before this age, before all permanent teeth, this type of orthodontic orthodontics is called. Before starting orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to know the number of permanent teeth present, and attention to the growth of jaw and face in the case of people who are still In the process of growth, It is also necessary for the person to follow the rules of health and cleanliness of mouth and teeth, because orthodontic increases the risk of tooth decay.
Calendar types
There are many types of orthodontics at present, including braces, headgear, orthodontic devices, orthodontics, and orthodontic surgery. The doctor selects one of these methods or may combine them depending on the patient’s occlusion , But tooth clamps are still the most common types of orthodontics used in children, where clamps create pressure on the teeth and jaw to move them in the desired direction, and there are different types of them, such as stainless steel, And Ceramic, and there are new types of calendar based on the use of transparent molds are made for each person, and these molds to put pressure on the teeth when placed, which leads to moving teeth, but it is more expensive than the traditional methods and used in cases that do not need to Simple calendar repair.
Dental care during the evaluation period
It is necessary to pay attention to the teeth and take care of them, especially in the case of orthodontics, and to take care of them must follow the following things:
- The teeth and teeth used in orthodontics make the accumulation of plaque (Plaque) easy, and if this plaque is not removed it is possible to appear yellow spots and color structure On the teeth, you must use a soft toothbrush to clean the teeth in addition to the use of Brush Brush dedicated to the brush known as Proxabrush.
- Cutting food into small pieces when you eat it, and there are foods that must be avoided from eating because it can cause damage to the pillars of the calendar, for example: hard foods and difficult to bite such as apples, nuts, carrots, and sticky foods such as caramel.
- Clean the orthodontics using toothbrush and toothpaste once a day or at least once a week, as well as soak weekly.
- Wear protective devices for teeth while exercising, and protective devices are designed for each person in particular and made of plastic.