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Don't Miss the Golden Window for Teeth Straightening—Delaying Only Makes It Harder

Date:2021-06-18 22:48:58
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　　Malocclusion is one of the most common dental deformities in orthodontics. This condition not only requires timely intervention during the optimal treatment window but also demands long-term management. Unfortunately, many people miss the ideal time for orthodontic treatment. By adulthood, when they finally consider correction, it has become significantly more challenging. At this stage, oral development is fully complete, making correction more labor-intensive and time-consuming. So how should adult malocclusion be treated??

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　　Experts point out that orthodontic treatment differs from the treatment of general diseases. The process is gradual, and therefore the treatment duration is relatively long—typically around 2 years, with complex cases potentially taking even longer. The treatment involves the following steps: pre-treatment consultation and examination, addressing any dental diseases before orthodontics, developing a treatment plan, tooth extraction if necessary, fitting the appliance, and regular follow-up visits. After the treatment goals are achieved and the appliance is removed, a retainer must be worn for a considerable period.

 

　　Adult orthodontic treatment is more complex than that for children. First, the most basic dental cleanliness and health must be ensured. The patient needs to take a panoramic X-ray of the teeth. Based on the X-ray, the doctor will determine whether the patient has periodontal disease, impacted teeth(i.e., teeth that cannot erupt into the oral cavity due to various reasons), etc. If such conditions exist, they should be treated first. In addition, people with misaligned teeth may develop tartar due to incomplete brushing, which requires professional cleaning, and in severe cases, subgingival scaling. Secondly, after ensuring dental health and complete removal of tartar, the doctor will take dental impressions to compare with the patient's teeth, measure the ratio of teeth to alveolar bone, and determine whether tooth extraction is needed. Finally, the doctor will fit the patient with an orthodontic appliance based on the dental models. Here is an overview of correction methods.

 

　　Since adult orthodontic treatment is irreversible to a certain extent, once treatment fails, the difficulty of a second successful attempt is very high. Therefore, during the treatment process, in addition to choosing a qualified specialist, achieving the ideal correction outcome depends equally on both the doctor and the patient—each contributing 50%. Only with the patient's full cooperation in wearing the appliance as instructed can the treatment be effective.


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