Orthodontics

Orthodontics is performed by people who have specialized training on orthodontic disorders and their treatments, following 5 years of dentistry education.

Orthodontic treatment is usually started for aesthetic reasons. However, crowding of teeth creates many problems as well as non-aesthetic appearance. Closing disorders cause eating and speech disorders. In addition, since it is more difficult to provide oral hygiene for crooked teeth, caries occurs more easily. In addition, plaque formation increases at the interfaces of the teeth, causing gingival recession and gingival diseases. The incompatibility of the jaw and teeth sometimes causes the teeth to be buried and not able to find a place. Having orthodontic treatment at an early age prevents possible jaw and dental diseases. At the same time, you will feel more confident with orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic treatments are performed by attaching various fixed or removable apparatus to the teeth or jawbone. The type of apparatus to be treated is not optional, it is determined according to the requirements of the treatment.

Mobile devices:

It is mostly worn by children between the ages of 7-12, to help the development of the jaw and guide the eruption of permanent teeth.

Fixed orthodontic appliances:

metal brackets; are the most commonly used orthodontic appliances, they are attached to the teeth one by one and move the teeth thanks to the orthodontic wires passing between them.

Transparent brackets; Working on the same principle as metal brackets, this type of bracket is made of completely transparent material, so it is less obvious when viewed from the outside.

lingual brackets; The most important feature of these orthodontic appliances, which are attached to the inner surface of the teeth, is that they are never seen from the outside.

Wire-free orthodontic treatments are applied in the form of correction of tooth crookedness using a series of clear aligners. These plaques are almost invisible when viewed from the outside. In addition, it can be removed only while eating and brushing teeth, and it can be worn constantly.

The duration of orthodontic treatments varies according to the type of treatment to be performed and from person to person. The treatment of only dental disorders takes a shorter time than the treatment of disorders with teeth and jaw irregularities. Positive results can be obtained between 6-24 months in orthodontic treatments. The prolongation or reduction of the treatment period depends on the person receiving the treatment. Preserving the health of the teeth and gums during the treatment, avoiding foods that should not be eaten, and using the apparatus applied in the treatment correctly and properly are the factors affecting the duration of the treatment.