Orthodontic treatment can transform your teeth and correct your bite.
\nIn addition to creating a beautiful smile and enhancing your personality, it also has positive effects on your oral health in the long term.
\nHowever, before starting the orthodontic process, there are several issues that should be understood in advance.
\nTo prepare and prevent potential problems in the future, let’s look at 5 things to know before deciding to get braces.<\/p>\n
Before starting the orthodontic process, you should see a dentist for a check-up and have your teeth cleaned or any cavities treated (if any).
\nHaving good oral health is a crucial foundation for successful orthodontic treatment.
\nThoroughly cleaning your teeth and treating any problems will reduce the chance of gum disease
\nor infection during orthodontic treatment. In addition, the condition of your gums should be checked.
\nIf your gums are inflamed or infected, they should be treated beforehand to prevent unwanted side effects.<\/p>\n
Whether it’s metal braces or clear aligners, the treatment period is usually around 1-3 years.
\nThis depends on the complexity of each individual’s teeth. Some people may take less than a year,
\nin cases of less complex tooth alignment, or it may take longer than 3 years if there are severe bite problems.
\nUnderstanding the duration of orthodontic treatment will help you prepare both financially
\nand your lifestyle accordingly.<\/p>\n
The cost of orthodontic treatment varies.
\nFor example, metal braces can start from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of baht,
\ndepending on the clinic and the dentist’s experience.
\nClear aligners are generally more expensive,
\nand the more complex the problem, the higher the cost.
\nYou should research information from several clinics, compare prices, and inquire about payment terms
\nto make an informed financial decision.<\/p>\n
Once the orthodontic treatment process begins, you need to pay more attention to cleaning your teeth than usual,
\nbecause food particles can easily get stuck in the wires or braces,
\nespecially in the case of metal braces.
\nBrush your teeth after every meal, use dental floss,
\nand you may use additional cleaning products such as interdental brushes or mouthwash.
\nNeglecting oral hygiene can lead to tartar buildup, cavities, or gingivitis.
\nAdditionally, hard and sticky foods that may damage the braces should be avoided.<\/p>\n
In the initial stages of orthodontic treatment, whether with metal or clear aligners,
\nyou may experience soreness or pain in your teeth and gums due to the pulling or pressing forces from the braces.
\nThis is normal and usually occurs for the first 1-2 weeks, and will gradually subside.
\nHowever, if the pain is excessive or there is swelling, consult your dentist immediately.
\nIn addition, there may be some impact on speech or pronunciation during the adjustment period,
\nespecially with clear aligners that use coverings on the tooth surface.<\/p>\n
Summary:<\/strong> Orthodontic treatment is a process that requires thorough understanding and preparation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Orthodontic treatment can transform your teeth and correct your bite.
\nTo ensure a smooth treatment and satisfactory results,
\nthis includes having good oral health, choosing the appropriate orthodontic treatment style,
\nplanning the costs, and diligently maintaining good dental hygiene while wearing the braces.
\nThe key is to consult a specialist dentist to receive accurate information and a targeted treatment plan.
\nGood preparation will help you confidently navigate the orthodontic treatment period,
\nand achieve a beautiful new smile and healthy teeth in the long term.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to creating a beautiful smile and enhancing your personality, it also has positive effects on your oral health in the long term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[62],"class_list":["post-4338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-dental-care"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4338"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4373,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4338\/revisions\/4373"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iconicdental.co.th\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}