Is it too late to have perfectly straight teeth even as an adult? Will it hurt more? How will it look on a professional working person? We asked our lead dentist, Dr. Márta Fülöp Papp.
Fogszabályozás is the Hungarian term for orthodontics.
Nowadays, orthodontic treatment in adulthood is a common and gentle dental procedure that allows us to align mispositioned teeth into their correct places.
When is it needed?
Braces are recommended when teeth alignment is improper, causing aesthetic and chewing problems.
With its help, we can eliminate crowding, gaps, and also the tilting or protrusion of teeth. Irregular dentition is not just an aesthetic problem.
In addition to making chewing and eating painful, it can also make clear speech difficult and increase the risk of tooth decay and other gum diseases.
What is necessary to establish a full diagnosis?
At our practice, all treatments, including orthodontics, are based on precise planning. We always begin diagnostics with a digital panoramic X-ray.
fogszabályozó készülék elkészítéséhez ezen kívül szükséges egy impression, which we take quickly and painlessly using a digital intraoral scanner. This method replaces the previous, often unpleasant and time-consuming impression-taking procedure, and makes the planning even more precise.
The orthodontic process also includes Photographic documentation, which helps our specialist tailor the treatment plan and monitor the results.
Melyek a leggyakoribb okai annak, hogy a felnőttek fogszabályozás mellett döntenek?
When it comes to orthodontics, our adult patients primarily come to us at Naturadent Aesthetic and Laser Dentistry for aesthetic orthodontic treatment. Aesthetic orthodontics primarily concerns the alignment of the front teeth, so-called frontal teeth.
As well as aesthetic reasons, there can also be health reasons for orthodontics, such as when The lower and upper rows of teeth do not align properly, and the teeth do not fit together correctly.. If there is no healthy, functional contact between the upper and lower teeth, then it can occur Clenching, teeth grinding, tooth fracture, tooth displacement, temporomandibular joint pain.
One of the potential solutions for these problems in adulthood is orthodontics, which can create the most optimal fit. Any unnatural chewing forces affecting the lower or upper jaw can be eliminated, and the temporomandibular joint can be relieved of strain.
Orthodontics after prosthetics
Our patients have surely noticed that when we prepare a dental restoration, i.e., an inlay, onlay, or crown is made for a tooth, we examine and plan very thoroughly how the dental restoration will fit.
After all, if the initial problem that caused the tooth loss already indicated faulty loading, then we must relieve the dental prosthesis of the load as much as possible. In cases where the dental restoration will be subjected to unhealthy loading, we usually recommend undertaking so-called therapeutic orthodontics, even if only for a short period.
This will allow the problematic tooth to be repositioned, and at the same time, the tooth surface and edges can be relieved, which will result in a much more durable dental prosthesis.
How does orthodontic treatment in adulthood differ from the process in childhood?
Our bones and joints become stiffer in adulthood than in childhood. This fact also applies to our dentition. In adulthood, i.e. after the age of 16-25, orthodontics is only possible with so-called self-ligating fixed orthodontic appliances that work with gentle forces.
Due to adult connective tissue and joint stiffness, the process itself takes longer and therefore requires more patience from the patient. Only In aesthetic orthodontics, necessary minor corrections can be made in as little as six months.. This amount of time can already be enough for our teeth to achieve the correctly planned, optimal position.
Here, we must say that we, the dentists at Naturadent, fundamentally driven by the trust placed in us and our expertise, strive to restore the health of teeth, gums, and the oral cavity. Furthermore, it is important that we help our patients restore and maintain the health of their own bodies.
Aligning the teeth, finding the natural, optimal, protected, and stable position for the teeth is also an important part of our goals. After all, from the perspective of the body's health, even if our first, so-called smile teeth are beautiful and pretty, it's no use if the molars behind them are diseased, and they strain against each other while chewing. And even if every single one of our teeth is healthy, if due to their unnatural placement they strain against each other so much during chewing that it can cause a problem, injury, or pain at any moment.
Besides tooth decay, tooth fracture, and bruxism, protruding or displaced teeth can also cause injuries to the tongue and the inner walls of the mouth. These injuries usually occur during chewing, and because they are surrounded by constant surface contact and a moist environment, they heal more slowly.
Most adult orthodontic treatments typically require a duration of 1-2 years.
In the imagination of today's adults, the image of old, exclusively metal, painful, and time-consuming orthodontics still lives on. How has this technology changed today?
Thanks to modern dental technologies, the discomfort and duration of orthodontic treatment have been reduced, and its appearance has become much more aesthetic, almost unnoticeable, today.
In our practice, we only work with the most modern technologies in the field of orthodontics. We use and fit so-called self-ligating – also known as self-locking – orthodontic braces onto our patients' teeth to improve their position.
The secret to these is that, unlike conventional metal braces, their own locks built into the bracket hold the archwire of the brace in place, instead of the existing rubber band.
This clasp is constantly tightening, so the orthodontic archwire practically works on its own. This is where the self-ligating name comes from, which allows the teeth to move in the most appropriate and beneficial way along the pre-planned arch.
Self-ligating orthodontics results in a faster-than-average treatment process, with low friction and requiring fewer dental check-ups., ...just like traditional methods, this way we can save our patients a lot of time.
What options do we have as adults if we want to straighten our teeth as aesthetically as possible, or even undetectably?
Old-fashioned metal braces caused problems for many people due to their appearance, metal allergies, or other concerns. In our clinic, our dentists do not use allergenic materials that are not beneficial or are allergens to our patients' bodies.
Even in the case of orthodontics, we do not use orthodontic appliances whose materials may cause allergic symptoms, whether for children or adults. For example, if someone has a metal allergy, they can safely You can choose metal-free orthodontic treatment. Is.
The most aesthetic self-ligating braces feature brackets made from white ceramic, making them difficult to notice even up close. Furthermore, in some cases, invisible orthodontics are also an option. These are fitted to the teeth from the inside, on the tongue side, making them truly undetectable and invisible from the outside. While wearing these braces can feel strange at first, and you do need to get used to them, over time they will become invisible and unnoticeable for you too.
Thanks to modern dental technologies, uncomfortable and “obvious” braces are a thing of the past. Invisible, world-class Invisalign orthodontic method because „the future is in the present”.
The Invisalign method, which promises results that can be seen and modified during the design and planning stage, can correct minor misalignments and small aesthetic issues in as little as 2-4 months.
The almost invisible, metal-free device up to 100n be removed at any time and is extremely comfortable. It's not disruptive during a conversation, and there's no need to learn a new brushing technique. It's no wonder that worldwide already over 14 million satisfied patients She owes her flawless smile to this innovative solution.
Caring for your teeth with braces – how does your daily dental care and tooth-brushing routine change with braces?
Good oral hygiene is particularly important during orthodontic treatment to ensure its success.
When wearing fixed braces, food particles can more easily remain in the oral cavity and get stuck in the appliance, which contributes to the development of tooth decay. Therefore, while wearing the device, frequent brushing and cleaning your teeth immediately after meals are extremely important. using a traditional toothbrush or special instruments.
In addition to regular home dental care, we recommend a dental hygiene treatment for our orthodontic patients every three months, which discount dental care package can be availed in the form of.
During a professional dental hygiene treatment, we perform a thorough tooth cleaning, supplemented with polishing and sandblasting if necessary. Part of the dental hygiene treatment is a Personalised dental care advice which helps to maintain the correct oral hygiene routine even when wearing braces, thus maintaining healthy oral hygiene.
We welcome you in our practice!
Book an appointment for a consultation today, and we will, at the time of fitting your braces We will also give you a professional cleaning kit as a gift., which is suitable for travel or even everyday use with its practical case!
Whether you have questions about orthodontic treatment in childhood or adulthood, please feel free to ask. our dentists, our orthodontist your assistance. Our team’s experienced, well-prepared, caring, and always cheerful members are happy to be at your and your family's disposal with their full expertise, up-to-date knowledge, care, and full attention.
