ORTHODONTİC

What is Orthodontic Treatment?

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that examines the position of teeth and jaws relative to the head, face and each other, and provides diagnosis, protection, prevention and treatment of anomalies. It is popularly known as “wire treatment”. It is applied not only to eliminate aesthetic concerns but also to correct chewing and speech functions.

Space maintainers are used for early loss of primary teeth, jaw stenosis, skeletal anomalies, etc., mostly applied during the growth and development period. It has different applications, including fixed and removable appliances used in the treatment of problems and adult orthodontics.

When should you first come in for an orthodontic examination?

Orthodontic examination should be performed at the age of 7-8. Ensuring adequate oral hygiene, detecting decayed and missing teeth, preserving the location of missing teeth, and treating skeletal anomalies during the growth and development period are among the early orthodontic practices.

Orthodontic Treatment

When is orthodontic treatment applied?

Although the first examination is performed around the age of 7-8, orthodontic treatment can be applied at any age. Orthodontic treatment can be performed at any age, as the treatments that can be applied may become limited as age progresses and the duration of treatment may increase.

What are orthodontic treatment practices?

Space maintainers are used for early loss of primary teeth, jaw stenosis, skeletal anomalies, etc., mostly applied during the growth and development period. It has different applications, including fixed and removable appliances used in the treatment of problems and adult orthodontics.