Braces apply force to the teeth and ensure tooth movement by taking advantage of the elastic deformation of the wire. Braces treatment usually lasts between 12-24 months and checks are made every 3-5 weeks. The advantage of braces is to correct the tooth structure without damaging the structure of the teeth and without performing irreversible procedures. Only dental disorders can be treated at any age. The only requirement for orthodontic treatment is that the teeth and the jawbone that carries the teeth are healthy.
Braces apply force to the teeth and provide tooth movement by taking advantage of the elastic deformation of the wire. Braces treatment usually lasts between 12-24 months and checks are made every 3-5 weeks. The advantage of braces is to correct the tooth structure without damaging the structure of the teeth and without performing irreversible procedures. Only dental disorders can be treated at any age. The only condition for orthodontic treatment is that the teeth and the jaw bone supporting the teeth are healthy. Crooked teeth can also be corrected without using braces. When braces were not common and expensive, they were often corrected with crowns and fillings. The disadvantages of these methods are irreversible cutting of natural teeth and disruption of the natural tooth-root contour. Since braces can move the teeth where they need to be, they provide a much more natural treatment. Even if the person needs a prosthetic or restorative treatment, more successful prostheses and laminate restorations can be achieved by applying braces beforehand. This is called preprosthetic orthodontics. After the teeth are moved to the desired places, the dentures and crowns made will be much healthier. Another area where braces are important is implant preparation. Before making a dental implant, also known as a fake tooth or screwed tooth, the tooth roots and spaces are adjusted with wires, and the spaces where the implants will be placed are adjusted appropriately, and the angles of the roots are adjusted to prevent the screws from touching the healthy tooth roots. One of the devices called braces and generally used in adults is lingual orthodontics (Internal braces). These devices use dental molds taken from the person to produce personalized braces and adhere them indirectly. The brackets produced are personalized and the movement values ​​required for tooth movement are transferred to the bracket. These wires are glued to the inside of the teeth and are not visible at all. Braces are changed at monthly appointments and tooth movements are observed. There may be some difficulties at the beginning of braces treatment. It may take a few days to get used to the brackets and braces attached to the teeth. During this period, small wounds on the cheeks, pain in the teeth, and small swelling in the gums may occur. All of these will decrease over time. During braces treatment, yellowing of the teeth may also occur. These are add-ons caused by brushing difficulties and disappear with a simple teeth cleaning. Your beautiful smile at the end of braces treatment will be well worth the effort you put in.