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Braces are a solution that brings very good results for irregular teeth, misaligned bite. However, how long is the minimum time for braces is a problem that many people who intend to braces wonder and hesitate. So can it actually shorten the time of braces or not and how long is the fastest time with braces?
1. A little bit about braces technique
For many people, a set of teeth that are not beautiful, uneven, teeth that are sparse, misaligned, or teeth that are protruding or underbite... will make the owner feel less confident. The mismatched bite structure also greatly affects the health of the digestive system. In addition, misaligned teeth also cause difficulties in oral hygiene, affecting chewing function, ability to pronounce... Therefore, the method of braces will meet the need for strong and even teeth. routine of many people.
Braces (also known as orthodontics) is a method of treating misaligned teeth, protruding teeth, underbites, crooked teeth, wide teeth, misaligned teeth... through the use of orthodontic appliances. brackets) and alveolar bone slowly and continuously, bringing the teeth to the standard occlusal position and achieving aesthetic requirements.
Currently, the method of braces is becoming more and more popular and is the choice of many people when they want to own a beautiful and even teeth.
2. How long is the fastest time for braces?
Normally, the minimum time for braces is divided into 4 stages as follows:
Stage I (2-6 months): arrange the position of the teeth on the jaw arch to the standard position; Stage II (3-6 months): adjust the axis of the teeth; Stage III (6-9 months): adjust the bite, move the teeth to the balance position; Stage IV (3-6 months): Maintain stable teeth, keep the bite in a standard and fixed position. Thus, in order to be able to get braces for a minimum of 14 months, the patient needs to simultaneously meet the following basic conditions:
Age (about 12-15 years old); The rate of malocclusion is low, the teeth are less misaligned; The condition of protruding, underbite, and gaping teeth is not serious; No tooth extraction. In particular, the minimum braces time is greatly affected by the age of braces:
2.1. Children
Period from 8-10 years old: This is the period of replacing baby teeth, at which time the child will be corrected by the dentist to correct the misaligned milk teeth and create space for the permanent teeth to grow in the correct position. During this period, the teeth do not have too many problems, the jawbone is in the process of forming, so it is very suitable for correcting misalignment, preparing and setting the stage for later treatment to be simple and fast. than. At this stage, children need to wear fixed teeth, not braces. Puberty period from 10-12 years old: At puberty, children's jawbone will develop strongly, but the skeletal system of teeth and chewing muscles can still change and compensate in the fastest way. After puberty, braces will also be effective, but it takes more time. In the period of 10-12 years old, dentists often rely on the development of children to adjust the teeth to a standard ratio suitable for the face.
Giai đoạn 10 - 12 tuổi, nha sĩ dựa vào sự phát triển của trẻ để điều chỉnh răng
2.2. Adults
Normally, an adult's average difficulty level of braces will range from 1 month to 1.5 years. For more complicated cases of braces such as: overbite, underbite, crooked teeth... the time can be longer from 2 to 3 years.
Although the best braces are at a child's age, getting braces in adulthood is not difficult with the development of modern technology and equipment.
3. Factors affecting the time to perform braces
3.1. Age
The "golden" age of braces is about 15-25 years old. Late braces will make it more difficult to move teeth and need more time with braces. If you leave the malocclusion for too long, it will cause damage such as bone loss, gum recession, chipped teeth, neck loss...
Therefore, getting braces early will shorten the time of braces and limit the problems. Damage due to misalignment of the bite, and braces at this age will limit pain.
3.2. The complexity of teeth
Complex or simple misaligned teeth also affect the time of braces. The average braces time ranges from 1.5-2 years, but if the teeth are badly misaligned, it will take longer to get braces.
For example, with simple braces, the teeth are only slightly crooked, there is no need to extract teeth or only open gaps, the time of braces will be very short, only about 1 year. But with cases of severe misalignment, protruding teeth or severe underbites, requiring tooth extraction, the minimum period of braces usually lasts more than 2 years.
3.3. Dentist's skills
The minimum time for braces also depends on the level of the dentist, experienced dentists will help patients shorten the time of braces.
Highly qualified dentists will have special techniques to help speed up tooth movement, accurate treatment planning also helps patients not incur downtime, thereby shortening braces time. tooth .
3.4. Braces system
The type of brackets used also affects the duration of braces. For example, self-ligating braces help teeth move more continuously and smoothly, metal braces also help move teeth faster than porcelain braces...
Currently, orthodontic methods are mainly used metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and transparent brackets, different types of brackets will have different braces time.
3.5. Eating habits and dental care
During braces, especially in the early stages, people with braces eat hard, chewy foods that will easily affect the teeth, making the misalignment of teeth worse.
Thói quen ăn uống và chăm sóc răng miệng ảnh hưởng đến thời gian niềng răng
4. How to shorten the time of braces
Measures to help patients shorten the time of braces effectively:
When wearing braces, eating and oral hygiene should pay close attention to maintaining braces. Because when the brackets come off, the teeth can no longer be moved, which will hinder the movement of the remaining teeth, especially during the period of pulling teeth to close the gap, when the brackets are removed, this process will have to stop. pull, take time to wait more than 1-2 months. If gingivitis occurs (usually due to poor oral hygiene), the dentist will have to remove the archwire system to treat the inflamed gums, then continue with braces, which significantly prolongs the treatment time. Consciousness in complying with the use of additional assistive devices as indicated (such as wearing an elastic band, using removable jaws...) plays a huge role. If used diligently according to the doctor's instructions, it will help the teeth move more smoothly and shorten the time of braces. Visit the dentist periodically by appointment to check the condition of the teeth, the degree of movement, increase the tightening force and timely prevent oral diseases. Maintain a diet that provides enough vitamins and minerals to avoid weight loss during braces. Choose foods that are soft, easy to chew, and should be cut into small pieces so that you don't directly bite on foods that are too tough or too hard... Maintain proper oral hygiene to avoid the occurrence of oral diseases. How long the minimum time for braces depends on many factors. To have strong and beautiful teeth as you want, you should choose reputable medical facilities and dental clinics to perform.
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 dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... 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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