How long does it take for orthodontic treatment to be removed?

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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor of Dentistry - Jaw - Face - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

1. How long does it take for orthodontics to be removed?

Orthodontic time depends on many factors such as complexity, whether orthodontic teeth are correct, patient's wishes, patient's age, and accompanying treatments, if any.
Normal orthodontic time for cases without tooth extraction will take about 18 months, in case of tooth extraction, about 24 months is enough to bring a beautiful smile.
In the case of teeth that grow underground, the time of braces may be a little longer. In contrast, in the case of orthodontics combined with porcelain restorations, the orthodontic finish time will be faster, from a few months to a year to complete.
The time to complete orthodontics also depends on each object, braces in children and braces in adults.

2. Braces time for children

The first stage, children from 8-10 years old, is the period when children begin to replace baby teeth with permanent teeth. The purpose of braces at this stage is to correct deviations and arrange space so that the child's fixed teeth can grow in the correct position.
This is a relatively stable development stage of the child, most suitable for correcting dental deviations, preparing and making later treatment and adjustment of teeth simpler and faster.
The second stage is the development stage, the child begins puberty is the period when the jawbone develops the most. At this time, the doctor will rely on the development of the child to adjust the jaw shape, the face is beautiful, and at the same time, arrange the teeth to be regular on the jaw arch.
If the child has been treated at stage 1, until the second stage of treatment, the possibility of tooth extraction is very low. In fact, it is not advisable to extract teeth in the early stages, the doctor will wait for the development of the child and then decide to extract the teeth in the later stage or not. If tooth extraction is not indicated, orthodontic treatment to correct it will be very difficult.
If the child's teeth have developed normally, no further treatment at stage 2 is needed.

3. Braces time for adults

With today's braces techniques, the method of braces for adults has also become simpler than before but still brings high efficiency. If you follow the correct protocol and instructions of the dentist, the time to remove braces will be faster, the braces process will be significantly shortened.
Usually 1 case of moderate braces will need a period of time ranging from 6 months to 1.5 years.
For more difficult cases such as protruding, underbite, messy teeth... it takes more time, which can last from 2 to 3 years. However, the time of braces can also be shortened if you strictly follow the instructions of the dentist, come to the appointment at the right time according to the examination schedule.

4. External factors affect the time to remove braces

How long braces last not only depends on location and oral condition of each person, but they also depend on some of the following external factors:
In addition to age, braces are also a factor. important influence on the time to wear braces, short or long time. Because the types of braces have the function of holding, traction, so the type of brackets used will have different advantages and ability to straighten teeth.
For example, traditional metal braces, although not meeting aesthetic needs, have very good traction, helping teeth to be shaped and stabilized faster. Braces with Invisalign invisible aligners are considered to be the braces solution with the highest aesthetic standards, suitable for adults due to the nature of daily work communication, but the braces time are longer.
The time of braces is also directly affected by the degree of displacement and misalignment of the teeth. If the misalignment of the teeth is mild, the jawbone foundation is stable, the time of braces will be shortened. If the bones are weak and the teeth are misaligned, the time to wear braces and retainers will be longer.
Oral hygiene also greatly affects the time of braces. Proper oral hygiene can help reduce the time it takes to get braces. On the contrary, if hygiene is wrong, it will not only cause oral diseases such as plaque on the brackets, bad breath, gingivitis, ... will make the brackets easy to fall off or affect the enamel, gums and oral health. From there, braces time will be longer.

Habits and diet will greatly affect the time of braces. It is necessary to avoid eating foods that are too hard, tough, flexible, eating foods that are too hot or too cold, stimulants, alcohol or carbonated water so as not to affect the movement and help the teeth become more stable on the jaw.
In addition, during the process of braces, the treatment person needs to make an appointment according to the doctor's appointment to ensure that the teeth are monitored and corrected in time if there is an unintended translation, helping to complete the treatment. Braces process according to plan.

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