Do clear braces require tooth extraction?

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The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

With outstanding advantages, transparent braces are becoming the choice of many people instead of traditional braces. Extraction of teeth when transparent braces are indicated in cases where it is really necessary. Because now there are many other methods that provide a positive space such as interstitial cutting, dilating the whole jaw, and expanding the arch.

1. Transparent braces

Transparent braces (Invisalign braces) is a modern orthodontic technique with a 100% manufacturing and manufacturing process in the US. Invisalign braces technology meets the needs of most people with braces such as: The process and time of braces are shortened compared to braces, transparent trays, no braces, people active braces, easy to disassemble for cleaning and eating,... However, the price for transparent braces is very high, ranging from 60 million to 100 million.
Normally, during the process of braces without Invisalign, you need to change about 30-40 aligners, on average every 2 weeks. The transparent aligners of Invisalign make braces comfortable, painless, and confident in communication because the aligners are transparent, tight, easy to remove, and effectively straighten teeth.
Invisalign braces are indicated for most cases such as moderate to severe misalignment, protruding teeth (backbite), underbite, open bite, deep bite... Therefore, many people need braces. used transparent braces. However, whether transparent braces have to be extracted is a concern of many people?

2. Do transparent braces require tooth extraction?

Whether it is braces or braces without Invisalign, there are still cases where at least 2-4 teeth must be extracted, especially tooth number 4 for the purpose of:
Widening the gap, creating favorable conditions for the The teeth are easily moved to the correct position. Create space for spreading teeth for crowded teeth Extract protruding teeth to have space to pull back the upper jaw For dental diseases such as inflammation, prolonged pain... need are extracted early to facilitate the overall treatment plan. However, in transparent braces, the extraction must depend on the oral condition of each person. To be able to decide whether to have a tooth extracted or not, you need to go to the dentist for an examination, dental x-ray. From there, the dentist will make the correct conclusion as to whether the tooth is extracted or not?

Normally, for Invisalign, you will only need to remove the 8th tooth (the innermost tooth of the jaw, also known as the wisdom tooth). The 8th tooth comes in when the other teeth have grown stably on the jaw, so it often grows misaligned, gingivitis, stuck, infection... The extraction of wisdom teeth is nothing to worry about, it even has good for oral health. The reason is because:
8 teeth do not perform chewing function nor affect oral aesthetics. Removing teeth 8 reduces annoying pain, affects chewing. Many times, teeth 8 grow underground, misaligned, and untreated, causing bad breath, potentially causing serious oral diseases. Extraction of the 8th tooth removes the occlusal obstruction caused by the wisdom teeth, providing space behind to move the entire jaw. In this case, the 8th tooth erupts completely normally, without pain or any other problems. During the braces process, there is no need to extract any teeth.
In addition, in transparent braces, the dentist will only appoint tooth extraction in cases of severe crowding where the remaining teeth move into the space with good results, cases with severe deep bite necessary to move. teeth shifting, or cases of severe overbite or underbite.
Braces are a great invention, bringing great benefits to those who are having difficulty because of unsatisfactory teeth, especially transparent braces. However, to ensure the aesthetics as well as oral health before, during and after braces, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages of this method and choose reputable medical facilities and hospitals to practice. currently braces.

Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general oral examination, panoramic dental film, orthodontic treatment using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.

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