What is Orthodontics? The Effects of Orthodontics

Orthodontics, also known as braces or dental alignment, is a dental intervention method using dental appliances to adjust the positions of misaligned teeth on the dental arch, making the teeth and face more symmetrical.

The purpose of orthodontics is to correct dental imperfections such as protruding teeth, crowded teeth, overlapping teeth, crossbite, underbite, spaced teeth, open bite, reverse bite, etc.

Orthodontics can be performed for both children and adults. It helps improve chewing function, makes the teeth more even and beautiful, and enhances the aesthetic appearance of the mouth.

Correcting Malocclusion

Orthodontics helps bring teeth into proper alignment, correcting malocclusion and improving the ability to chew, reducing headaches, fatigue, and muscle pain caused by malocclusion.

Preventing Oral Issues

Orthodontics helps position teeth correctly, preventing gaps or overcrowding where food can get stuck. This helps prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum inflammation, root inflammation, and especially reduces the risk of gum disease.

Facial Transformation

Improper tooth alignment can affect your facial appearance. Orthodontics helps align the teeth in the dental arch, making the face more balanced. It helps boost your confidence and gives you a beautiful smile.

Improved Chewing Function

With teeth properly aligned, the chewing function is optimized, aiding digestion and food absorption.

Improved Speech

Incorrect tooth alignment can affect your ability to pronounce words correctly. Orthodontics can help improve speech and avoid unnecessary pronunciation errors.

• Overlapping and misaligned teeth make daily oral hygiene and care more difficult. Food gets stuck between the teeth, leading to conditions such as cavities and bad breath.
• Difficulty in chewing, loss of appetite, and significant impact on digestive function.
• Delaying orthodontic treatment can have a significant impact on the overall facial appearance and smile, reducing confidence in communication.
• Prolonged untreated malocclusion can cause serious damage to the jawbone and joint. If left untreated, it can lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) or temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

According to recommendations from the American Association of Orthodontists, notable dental imperfections usually occur between the ages of 6 and 12, and the ideal time for orthodontic treatment is between 8 and 14 when the jawbones are still flexible and more easily adjusted.

The older the age, the longer the orthodontic treatment time, as the jawbones become more rigid, making tooth movement more difficult.

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01 Crooked Teeth

When the teeth on the dental arch do not have enough space to align properly and match the bite. Crooked teeth can be characterized by one or more teeth being tilted, rotated, protruded, intruded, or impacted, leading to crooked teeth and malocclusion, which can affect future oral health.

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02 Overjet

It is a common type of malocclusion. In this case, the imbalance between the two jaws can be easily observed with the naked eye. When looking at the mouth from a side view, the upper jaw protrudes, causing an imbalance in facial structure and a lack of aesthetic appeal.

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03 Overbite

A common type of malocclusion where there is a noticeable discrepancy between the upper and lower jaws. When looking at the mouth from the side, the overbite causes an imbalance in facial structure and lacks aesthetics.

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04 Diastema

A common type of malocclusion where there is a noticeable discrepancy between the upper and lower jaws. When looking at the mouth from the side, the overbite causes an imbalance in facial structure and lacks aesthetics.

Proper brushing technique

Always brush your teeth in the morning, evening, and after meals using a soft-bristled toothbrush

Use dental floss

Use dental floss and interdental brushes to clean between your teeth and around the braces

Limit sugary foods

Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet helps minimize the risk of tooth decay and plaque buildup

Avoid chewing on hard foods

Foods such as chewing gum, hard candies, fast food, or crunchy snacks can damage the braces

Cut food into small pieces

Cutting meats that require a lot of biting force, such as chicken thighs, pork ribs, as well as vegetables and fruits like corn, carrots, and apples, into small pieces can make them easier to eat.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nhi
Metal braces

“The decision to get braces has given me a perfect and more confident smile. Previously, my teeth were quite misaligned, but after getting braces, my face has become more harmonious and balanced. I would like to thank Dr. Tạo and the advisory staff at Vinh An Dental Clinic for assisting me throughout the braces process.”

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