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Can teeth fall out after long-term orthodontic treatment?

Date:2021-04-15 21:32:37
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　　Can teeth fall out after long-term orthodontic treatment??In today's world, everyone wants to be beautiful in appearance, heart, and smile, with a set of straight and white teeth. This not only benefits one's personal image but also enhances overall temperament. Most patients with dental imperfections visit the hospital for orthodontic treatment. However, many people hold misconceptions about orthodontics, believing that teeth are connected to nerves and cannot be treated. Let us introduce whether teeth can fall out after long-term orthodontic treatment.?

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　　Can teeth fall out after long-term orthodontic treatment??Some parents worry that orthodontic treatment may cause teeth to loosen in old age or even lead to premature tooth loss. Experts state that this view is unscientific. Orthodontic treatment uses light orthodontic forces to guide tooth movement, which is a slow biological remodeling process. Bone resorption occurs on one side of the moved tooth, while new bone formation and remodeling occur on the other side, ultimately moving the tooth to its proper position. The process is gradual, and the teeth remain stable. Proper orthodontic treatment does not cause trauma to the teeth or periodontal tissues.

　　Besides tooth loss, there are several other common misconceptions about orthodontic treatment:

　　1. Orthodontic treatment can only begin after all baby teeth are replaced

　　The traditional belief is that orthodontic treatment can only be done at age12. This view is one-sided and even harmful. Dento-maxillary deformities are developmental deformities that are best prevented and corrected during the growth and development process. Conditions such as underbite, small chin, facial asymmetry, severe protrusion, severe crowding, abnormal facial muscle function like mouth breathing during sleep, and various oral habits like lip biting or unilateral chewing, all affect the normal development of facial bones and oral function, and should be corrected as early as possible. As the saying goes, "Each person, each deformity, each optimal timing, differs."

　　2. Orthodontic treatment is very painful and prevents eating

　　After each orthodontic adjustment, patients may feel slight soreness for two to three days. These mild discomforts are generally tolerable and quickly subside. They are normal bodily reactions to orthodontic treatment and should not be a cause for concern. Regarding diet, during the treatment period, patients should avoid hard foods such as(bones, hard nuts)and very sticky foods. Most other foods can be eaten, and patients can generally resume a normal diet after treatment.

　　3. Imported aligners are better than domestic ones

　　Imported aligners may be superior to domestic ones in manufacturing techniques, but they are designed based on the tooth dimensions of foreign populations. If mechanically applied to Chinese patients, the clinical results could be disastrous. Therefore, when using imported aligners, patients or parents should ask the treating orthodontist whether corresponding measures have been taken to compensate for these shortcomings. While the choice of aligner is important, the doctor's diagnostic and treatment expertise is the key factor determining treatment quality. Doctors at reputable hospitals generally have higher skill levels.

　　Note: The above article introduces whether teeth can fall out after long-term orthodontic treatment. We believe everyone now has a detailed understanding. Orthodontic treatment is not as harmful as we might think. When conditions permit, undergoing orthodontic treatment is necessary.











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