What should be done before, while and after orthodontic treatment?
The Orthodontic treatment is a long-term treatment on steps, each step build on the previous step.
We hope you understand the treatment plan to achieve the goal result.
Before the treatment:
Patients opinion is important and should be discussed with the Doctor in order to know what the patient suffer from. There will be monthly visit to avoid the complications of the orthodontic treatment.
Tooth decay should be treated before to avoid losing the tooth “crowns and bridges should be at the end of the treatment”
During the treatment:
During the orthodontic treatment it is better to avoid the solid and sticky food, as the broken braces or wire going to extend the treatment time.
It is important to take care of your teeth more, as with the braces food could stick between, causing further problem such as bad smell and caries tooth as well as gum disease.
The given tips from the orthodontic dentist are important, Elastics and headgears are helpful to achieve the result you want.
After the treatment:
Wearing retainer is important to increase the stability of the teeth after the satisfying result, to avoid teeth shift as long as dentist tells you to do so.
DO NOT FORGET
Brushing your teeth after eating, before going to bed and after is important to keep your teeth healthy.
Orthodontic treatment is a collaboration between the patient and the dentist for better smile.