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Common Misconceptions About Clear Aligner Treatment, Explained by Dr.Clear Aligner

Date:2020-11-16 21:48:35
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        Every summer or winter break, many students come to Dr.Clear Aligner for orthodontic treatment. Among them, somestudentswho are clearly suitable for clear aligner treatment still have doubts, worrying that their teeth may deteriorate faster with treatment. Today, Dr.Clear Aligner's expertsare here to answer these questions. Let's see if we can help you.

　　Is Clear Aligner Treatment Only for Aesthetics?Many young people seek orthodontic treatment to improve the appearance of their teeth or even facial aesthetics, but the benefits of treatment go far beyond that. Most middle-aged and elderly patients seek treatment for health and functional reasons. Well-aligned teeth are easier to clean, which promotes the health of teeth and periodontal tissues. Achieving an ideal bite relationship after treatment can improve chewing function. Perfect orthodontic treatment is a harmonious combination of health, function, aesthetics, and long-term stability.

Common Misconceptions About Clear Aligner Treatment, Explained by Dr.Clear Aligner

　　Does Treatment Always Require Tooth Extraction?This is another reason why many people hesitate to pursue orthodontic treatment. Tooth extraction is a common method to create space, but it is not the only option. Besides extraction, which can create space and effectively resolve dental crowding and protrusion, clinical approaches also include expanding the dental arch in the anterior-posterior or lateral directions, interproximal reduction(slightly narrowing the teeth), and other methods. Determining which approach is most suitable requires a professional orthodontic examination.

　　Is It Too Late for Older Adults to Get Treatment?Bone remodeling is a lifelong process in the human body, so clear aligner treatment is suitable for people of all ages. However, since different individuals have different dental issues, the optimal timing for starting treatment also varies. From children as young as three or four to adults in their eighties or nineties, anyone can be a candidate for orthodontic treatment. Whether you are suitable for treatment should be determined by a professional orthodontist.

　　Will Teeth Become Loose After Treatment?Teeth are not meant to stay in one place forever; they exist in a state of balance between stability and movement. Clear aligner treatment temporarily disrupts this balance through external forces to move the teeth. The bone remodeling induced by treatment leads to physiological tooth movement, and some degree of temporary looseness during the process is completely normal. Once the teeth move to their new positions, they naturally return to a state of balance and become stable again.

　　Will Teeth Fall Out in Old Age Due to Treatment?Many people believe that losing teeth in old age is a normal physiological phenomenon, but this is not true. Healthy teeth should last a lifetime. In China, periodontitis has become the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. In other words, the so-called "aging tooth loss" is primarily caused by periodontitis, which leads to tooth loosening and loss. The key pathogenic factor of periodontitis is oral plaque microorganisms. Whether you develop periodontitis is unrelated to whether you have undergone orthodontic treatment.

　　The above is an explanation of "Common Misconceptions About Clear Aligner Treatment." After reading this article from Dr.Clear Aligner, we should understand that each case should be analyzed on its own merits. Don't be intimidated by rumors. Take the time to visit a professional orthodontic institution like Dr.Clear Aligner!








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