The image of braces was that they were for children.
Recently, however, more and more adults have become interested in braces because of the attention paid to the Corona Disaster and the smile lines that show how beautiful your teeth are when you smile.
On the other hand, I wish I could tell those who are worried about how long it really takes and what methods are available, and who are unable to take the first step!
What are the benefits of adult braces?
Many people who consider getting braces as adults do so because they are still worried about their misaligned teeth.
Some say that they are unable to smile fully because they are worried about their teeth.
Although the cosmetic aspect of adult braces is often emphasised in this way, it is not the only benefit.
Do you know what the benefits of having braces are?
Can chew food well
The main function of teeth is to chew.
They do this by biting and chewing hard foods.
If the bite is not correct, the teeth cannot work properly and food cannot be chewed well.
Swallowing without chewing well can put strain on the stomach and intestines.
A good bite allows you to chew well, which in turn increases saliva production and reduces stress on the digestive system, giving you a stronger body.
Cavity resistant
Although double teeth in women are cute( In Japan), they are not a good condition because the teeth overlap unevenly.
An uneven line of overlapping teeth is called crowding.
This condition makes it difficult for the toothbrush to reach the teeth and can lead to tooth decay and gum disease due to blockages and plaque build-up.
Orthodontic treatment can straighten the teeth, making them easier to clean and less susceptible to decay.
Improved speech
Have you ever seen an elderly person, for example, without dentures, who has difficulty speaking?
Teeth are also the organ that supports the human speech function and vocalisation.
Aligning your teeth will improve your speech and correct pronunciation!
And your English pronunciation too!
Improving the body’s balance
Another major role of the teeth is to keep the body in balance.
People with misaligned teeth often suffer from headaches and stiff shoulders.
A bad bite can cause the jaw bones to shift in position as a result of trying to chew forcibly, and this can also affect the neck and shoulders.
When the bite is improved by orthodontic treatment, the bite force is transmitted correctly and the body’s balance naturally improves.
Many top athletes wear braces in order to improve their body balance and to maximise their power by biting down tightly.
I want to know! Disadvantages of adult braces
After starting orthodontic treatment, “I didn’t mean to do this!” It is also important to understand the disadvantages so that you do not have to worry about this.
Takes longer than orthodontic treatment for children.
Adults’ teeth have been in that position for a long time, so their position is already fixed to a certain extent and it is difficult for them to move, and even if they do move, they tend to move back.
For this reason, it takes time for the teeth to move even after orthodontic treatment, and the fixation period (the period during which the teeth are retained so that they do not return) may take several years after orthodontic treatment has been completed.
Of course, maintenance is necessary during this period and requires visits to the hospital, which also costs a certain amount of money.
Potentially little bit more painful
For the same reason that adult orthodontics takes longer, adults are more likely to experience pain when moving their teeth with appliances, as they have been fixed in that alignment for a long time.
Increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
As the appliances will be in place for a long period of time, the risk of tooth decay and gum disease is increased if careful care is not taken.
Mouthpiece braces that are less noticeable
This method of orthodontics uses a clear mouthpiece. A series of mouthpiece patterns are used to gradually deform the teeth to match the alignment of the teeth, eventually bringing them closer to the target alignment.
It can be removed by the patient when eating or brushing their teeth, making it a popular orthodontic treatment for adults.
However, it is not suitable for all tooth alignments and may not be suitable for orthodontic procedures that require significant tooth movement.
Having beautifully aligned teeth are a good cosmetic and health condition
Having beautifully aligned teeth not only allows you to smile with confidence, but also makes your body less prone to cavities and distortions.
Although the duration and cost must be taken into account, it is still important to have a beautiful mouth with braces.
Choosing the right dentist is also important when it comes to orthodontic treatment for adults.
We will give you a full explanation of how much orthodontic treatment is possible based on your current tooth alignment, as well as the expected duration, cost and advantages and disadvantages of orthodontic treatment.
Please contact us for more information.
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Dr Knox Kim is Invisalign’s Diamond Invisalign Provider and Invisalign’s only Clinical consultant/ Speaker among General dentists in Australia
Top 6th in the world in Invisalign International Gallery, Principal dentist at Sydney CBD and vice principal dentist at Tokyo, Finished over 1,500 Invisalign patients in both Sydney and Tokyo,
treating over 400 patients in both clinics, Invisalign’s official lecturer, lecturing at Shangai, Hangzhou, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Las Vegas, and all the major cities in Australia and New Zealand
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