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Oral Health Myth-Busting | Truths Every Orthodontic Patient Needs to Know!
Date:2022-01-19 14:28:42
Author:Marketing Department
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Is orthodontic treatment only about wearing braces? Do you always need tooth extractions? Can it slim your face? Will adult teeth shift back after treatment?…
We often hear various oral health myths from hearsay.
Little do people know that the last thing orthodontists want to hear is “I heard from someone else.” Why not listen to what the doctor actually says?
Dr.Clear Aligner is here to bust these myths with you today.
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Missed the “Optimal Time”? Is It Too Late for Orthodontic Treatment in Adulthood?
Many patients share the same concern: I’m not young anymore—is it too late for treatment now? Does adulthood mean my bones are fully formed and can no longer be changed? Actually, that’s completely untrue!
Teeth move throughout your lifetime and can shift due to factors like dietary habits. Orthodontic treatment relies on the bone surrounding the teeth—the alveolar bone. When force is applied, teeth can move accordingly. Therefore, treatment is absolutely possible in adulthood.
02
Does Orthodontic Treatment Always Mean “Metal Mouth”?
Wearing metal braces was the common approach in the past, but now there are clear aligners, making treatment much more discreet and barely noticeable.
Clear aligners are not just about aesthetics. Compared to traditional braces, they are not constrained by brackets and wires, reducing irritation and discomfort to the periodontal tissues. They are also removable, so eating and exercise are unaffected. Fewer follow-up visits are needed, saving you time.
03
Is Orthodontic Treatment Always Painful?
The soreness and weakness when biting during treatment are temporary. Occasionally, there may be pain from mucosal ulcers, but it is generally tolerable.
Today, orthodontic technology is increasingly leaning toward light-force treatment. Many techniques provide safe and comfortable tooth movement, allowing patients to feel little to no pain or only mild discomfort.
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Can Orthodontic Treatment Slim the Face or Change Facial Shape?
Orthodontic treatment can change the appearance of the lower face below the nose, but not the width of the face or other aspects of facial shape.
The effect on facial shape should not be exaggerated. The orthodontist’s job is to move teeth. The alveolar bone around the teeth may undergo some changes, and the position of the front teeth often changes significantly, which can also affect the lip position and the lip-tooth relationship.
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Do Braces Corrode Tooth Enamel?
The so-called corrosion is actually enamel demineralization around the brackets caused by poor oral hygiene. Poor oral hygiene is the real culprit—orthodontic treatment should not take the blame.
The special enamel adhesive used to bond brackets to the teeth has no adverse effect on the tooth surface and is a well-established technology.
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