Orthodonts

To prevent the formation of disorders related to the tooth-jaw-facial region;
To stop and treat the progression of existing disorders;
It is a speciality that aims to provide a good aesthetic and function.

Dental orthodontic corrections can be performed at any age. However, if there are problems involving the jaws, examination is required in childhood in order to benefit from growth and development.

Thanks to preventive and preventive orthodontic treatments that can be applied at an early age, disorders that will require extensive treatments in the future can be prevented with simpler interventions.

If jaw disorders are not treated early, they can be corrected with orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery after about 18 years of age.

What are the mandatory rules to be followed in orthodontic treatment?

There are rules that must be followed in orthodontic treatment. Parents should watch their children carefully during treatment. These rules are as follows:

• Before starting orthodontic treatment, decayed teeth should be treated and oral hygiene should be fully ensured.
• Regular brushing of the teeth is essential when treatment is started. In fixed appliances, dental plaque settles very quickly around the brackets attached to the teeth and caries in the form of staining occurs. This should not be allowed.
• After starting treatment, the physician sees the patient on average once a month. Therefore, a great task in orthodontic treatment falls on children. Therefore, children should have a desire for treatment rather than the family's forcing.
• The physician may give the patient devices to use at certain times of the treatment and the patient should take care to use them.
• Appointments should not be missed
• If there is a breakage or rupture in the appliance, the treatment may be interrupted and the treatment period may be prolonged. In such cases, the physician should be informed immediately.
• Reinforcement therapy after the treatment has been terminated should not be tedious.

What is orthognathic surgery?

In some more severe cases where the relationship between the jaws cannot be corrected by orthodontic or orthopaedic treatment alone, a maxillofacial surgeon can work with the orthodontist to correct the anomaly surgically. The result obtained in a very short time is successful and orthognathic surgery is becoming more and more widespread today.

What is reinforcement therapy?

Orthodontic treatment lasts about 2-3 years. Immediately after the teeth are straightened, the surrounding structures cannot adapt to the new position of the teeth. Therefore, when the appliances are removed, the teeth may return to their old positions. To prevent this, it is necessary to fix the teeth in their places with fixed or removable devices. This last stage of the treatment is called reinforcement treatment and it is essential to pay due attention to the teeth during this period.