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Anonymous :
My orthodontic treatment is completed and my doctor has now placed braces at the back of my teeth. I want to know how long should the braces and wires remain in my mouth?
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Usually, depending on your orthodontist’s opinion, it will remain inside the mouth from one year to 10 years.
The elastic should be removed when you eat or brush your teeth. Put it back in its place with your hand.
The cost of lingual orthodontics is several times more than the usual fixed orthodontics. It’s because the braces are made specific to each patient. The patient’s teeth mold is sent to France and the braces are made there. The approximate price is between 20 to 25 million Tomans, which is not cost-effective.
Anonymous :
I’m 23 years old. Since I live in a county, I preferred to get a consultation this way. As you can see in my x-ray, my left lower teeth are more anterior than the upper teeth, and as a result, my lips are not straight while I talk. In addition, there are big gaps between my other teeth and I do not have two of my molars, but I have wisdom teeth. I want to know whether orthodontics can fix the problem with my left teeth or there is a need for jaw surgery? And if orthodontics can help, how long will it take? How much does it cost and how many months can the installments be broken down to?
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Your jaw is deviated to the left and you need fixed orthodontic treatment.
Anonymous :
I’m 27 years old. I had orthodontics twice and it recurred again both times. The first time, I had jaw abnormality and also my teeth on both jaws were crooked. I had removable orthodontics for two years and my jaw’s problem was resolved. But my straight teeth again became crooked. Is there a solution for my problem? Do I need to take an OPG x-ray? I appreciate your help.
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
In general, there is a 5 to 10 percent chance of recurrence in orthodontic treatments done by any orthodontist. However, it can be prevented to some extent, which requires a visit with your doctor every 4 months, in order to decrease the chance of recurrence to minimum.
Anonymous :
I’m 21 and I don’t have the time to have orthodontics right now. Can I have orthodontics and get straight teeth when I’m 22? And will I face any problems?
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Yes, you can have orthodontics. In general, provided that the gums and teeth are healthy and you have a good oral hygiene, there would be no age limit for orthodontics.
Anonymous :
I have two questions. First, since my teeth are tiny, do fixed braces come in small and big sizes? Moreover, I have a deep bite and also crooked teeth. How long does treatment take for a deep bite? And is it possible to use Damon braces?
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Braces come in different sizes, both small and big. Usually, the orthodontics takes 14 to 18 months. Also, you can use Damon braces.
Anonymous :
I have ceramic orthodontics on my both jaws. The lower jaw braces were placed yesterday. Today, I realized that the brace on my big wisdom tooth has become loose. It’s not broken and is in place, but when I play a little with it, it wiggles up and down. My doctor is in office only on Mondays and the next Monday is a holiday. In your opinion, should I visit a doctor immediately? How can I prevent the brace to get looser till I get to visit a doctor?
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Don’t worry. This is common. Usually, because the patient can’t completely follow the diet after the first appointment, the braces may break or fall off the teeth. If it’s not bothering you, wait till your next appointment with your own doctor.
Anonymous :
I’m 32 years old. It’s been nearly 3 years since I’ve started orthodontics. My upper jaw has become protruded and because of it my treatment has taken so long. But I have no idea why my jaw has moved forward! And I fear removing the braces. Please help me. Thanks.
Dr. Hadi Darvishpour :
Usually, the teeth move forward with fixed orthodontic treatment, and the orthodontist has to extract tooth to pull them back.
Greetings.
Tools that are necessary to maintain the hygiene of the braces are the interdental toothbrush, orthodontics toothbrush, Super-floss dental floss (orthodontics dental floss), and also, mouthwash or fluoride, and they can be supplied from drugstores.