Educational program for “newbies” who have decided to undergo orthodontic treatment (or answers to questions often asked during a consultation with an orthodontist)

Today the topic of bite correction is quite relevant. Almost every patient who comes to us for a consultation has basic knowledge about correct bite and knows how braces are placed in Krasnoyarsk.

However, we decided to once again write in detail about why you may be sent for an initial appointment with an orthodontist and how necessary it is to install braces.

Often a therapist refers a patient to an orthodontist. Much less often, people independently decide to correct their bite or even just consult a doctor. Why is this happening? The fact is that we very quickly get used to the peculiarities of the dentition. When children have one or more teeth that grow crooked, after a few months it is no longer noticeable. Accordingly, parents do not worry, because the child does not complain of unpleasant symptoms and discomfort.

This is the wrong attitude towards the issue of bite. Ideally, a child should meet his first orthodontist at an early age - the position of baby teeth can tell something about the formation of a permanent bite.

It is best to correct the position of teeth in childhood, when the jaw bones have not yet fully formed and it is easier for the teeth to move and unfold. Therefore, installing braces is still recommended in childhood. If your child has a noticeable malocclusion, crowding, or even one tooth that is very out of alignment, explain to him why braces are worn. In childhood, the treatment period for malocclusion is much shorter, and the defect can be corrected in just a few months. This will give you self-confidence already in adolescence and eliminate dental problems in the future. Next, we will talk about what risks exist for those who leave curvature and refuse braces.

Content

• The impact of malocclusion on health
• Making a choice
• Removable type of braces for adults
• Popular braces
• What is a retainer?
• Systems for teenagers
• For children
• Do your teeth hurt during treatment?
• How to care for your oral cavity?
• Pain after removal

A beautiful smile can work wonders.
People who regularly show their teeth are more successful in life than those who don't. But what to do if nature has not given you the opportunity to smile? The most common reason for this is uneven teeth. A person becomes unsure of himself and begins to communicate less with people. In a word, he develops an inferiority complex. But there is a solution to this problem. Medicine is developing rapidly, and now anyone can get dental braces. With their help you can correct your bite. Moreover, this can be done quite quickly. For example, advanced cases take five years - this is exactly the period required to straighten the teeth.

But not everyone decides to get braces. Why? The fact is that most people are subject to stereotypes. Malocclusion occurs in 70% of the world's population. And what part of them do you think undergo treatment with braces? Less than half! And all because they consider it ineffective and painful. But that's not true.

After all, modern orthodontics offers a huge variety of designs that have different effects on teeth and look different. People who are involved in public life are often concerned about aesthetic issues. This is due to the fact that they have to interact with more people, which will be more difficult to do with designs that, in their opinion, are repulsive. As we have already said, there are different types of braces systems, and one of them is ceramic. It is white in color, so it easily “adjusts” to the natural color of the teeth.

Using a mouth guard to correct your bite

A dental tray for correcting occlusion is a polymer plate that is installed on the upper or lower jaw and tightly covers the dentition on all sides. This type of orthodontic appliance is used to create pressure on the teeth and force them to change their position. Mouthguards appeared much later than braces, but have already won recognition from both specialists and patients who, using this technique, were able to improve their orthodontic situation.

The impact of malocclusion on health

Malocclusion has a negative impact on human health. We don’t think it’s worth talking about the aesthetic component. Of course, there are no life-threatening indicators, but it is still necessary to get rid of the anomaly, otherwise it will lead to disastrous consequences. First of all, the impact falls on the gastrointestinal tract. This happens due to the fact that a person’s chewing function is impaired. Correcting your bite with braces will help you avoid digestive problems. There are just some contraindications for installation:

• infectious diseases of the oral cavity;
• different sizes of teeth;
• allergies (occurs extremely rarely to metal, but in this case it is possible to install, for example, ceramic structures).

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Nikitin Alexander

Came here on advice. The last time I had braces installed was a couple of months ago, I already had one appointment about a month ago. When I called the clinic, I liked the culture, politeness, and efficiency. The therapist was Elena Sergeevna, the surgeon was Felix Erikovich, the orthodontist was Maria Vyacheslavovna. I liked everything, I will continue to receive treatment from you)))

Specialists: Felix Erikovich Lyanov, Elena Sergeevna Toropova, Maria Vyacheslavovna Grankina

Review of the clinic Studio-S / Stomazavrik, Primorsky district, 09/03/2021 at 17:25

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Thank you for your trust, we are always glad to see you.

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Elena Efimova

We have been with Dr. Grankina for a long time, that is why we chose this dentistry. She is a highly professional, good specialist, so we go through life with her. Now we have braces installed, we service them here every month. The service is good, they offer tea or coffee, the staff is polite and competent. Children like that the interior is unusual, in the style of fairy tales, they like cartoons.

Specialists: Grankina Maria Vyacheslavovna

Review of the clinic Studio-S / Stomazavrik, Primorsky district, 08/31/2021 at 17:04

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Elena, good afternoon! Positive reviews are simply pouring in to Maria Vyacheslavovna. Thank you very much, we will definitely pass on your gratitude to the doctor)

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Oksana Leonidovna

We have some experience going to clinics. We really liked yours and decided to stay. My teeth are fine, my child mostly uses the services. We correct the bite with Dr. Grankina. We are very grateful to her for such a correct approach, for carefully maintaining our braces on our teeth. No complaints at all, everything was set perfectly. Everything works before our eyes. After installation, they gave recommendations for care and warnings about what could happen. During this time, nothing happened, although these are braces, somewhere something could rub against the child, but everything was done so well that we didn’t even open this jar of wax, which protects against cuts or scratches. Everything is wonderful. Thanks to the doctor and the clinic! The administrator girls are also very friendly, very attentive to all requests, and responsive. We mainly communicate with the administrators of the children's department. Thanks to them!

Specialists: Grankina Maria Vyacheslavovna

Review of the clinic Studio-S / Stomazavrik, Primorsky district, 08/24/2021 at 17:11

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Oksana Leonidovna, thank you for your words of gratitude addressed to our wonderful pediatric dentist, orthodontist Maria Vyacheslavovna Grankina. She has solved a lot of problems with bite for our patients and clinic staff, including, we all love and trust her very much)

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Ulyana Kapitonova

I express my gratitude to Olga Nikolaevna Parkhomenko for a wonderful year and a half of braces) I’ll be honest: at first I didn’t want to put them on, and after a year and a half I didn’t want to take them off)) I hope that the result of our treatment will last for a long time. I remain a patient at the Studio and wish the clinic development and prosperity. It’s great that there are such wonderful dentists and doctors who are in love with their work)

Specialists: Parkhomenko Olga Nikolaevna

Review of the clinic Studio 32, Admiralteysky district, 04/23/2021 at 14:38

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Ulyana, good afternoon! We are incredibly pleased to receive such feedback from patients) Thank you for your trust and kind words. We will be happy to continue helping you with a beautiful smile!

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Jiang Ekaterina Andreevna

I am undergoing treatment with braces at the Studio with Grankina, about a week ago I had an arch replacement. Another bracket was lost, they fixed it on me. The clinic is really very comfortable, the adult and children's areas are separated. The administrators are wonderful! They will always help you reschedule your appointment, if necessary, and adapt to your schedule and situation.

Specialists: Grankina Maria Vyacheslavovna

Review of the clinic Studio-S / Stomazavrik, Primorsky district, 04/20/2021 at 16:12

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Ekaterina Andreevna, we will definitely pass on such kind words to the administrators, thank you.

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Andrey

I called the clinic, they responded quite quickly about the possibility of coming for an appointment, they quickly made an appointment with the doctor, everything was explained in detail and sensibly, I liked everything. I had a crown installed a month ago. I came to the clinic, drank delicious coffee, and watched TV. The guys were fine with timing; they accepted us on time. The clinic is bright, clean and tidy. After treatment, they gave me a printout with recommendations. Doctor Irbek Vladimirovich Albegov. Probably the highest praise for the clinic is that I sent my children there for treatment. Both my daughter and son are currently undergoing treatment there. The eldest child has a brace system installed and is now going through the next stage. The youngest child also has his teeth sanitized, so he has fillings and everything else. that is, my children are also examined there by a pediatrician. This is not the first time that both my children and I go there. The level of trust in the clinic is when you send your children there.

Specialists: Albegov Irbek Vladimirovich

Review of the clinic Studio-S / Stomazavrik, Primorsky district, 04/20/2021 at 15:01

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It is extremely pleasant to hear such words, thank you for trusting us with your health and the health of your children. Highest praise for us)

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Svetlana Shtuvbeinaya

I have been seeing the clinic since the summer of 19, initially I applied for braces, but now I am doing stone and air flow cleaning here. My teeth have almost straightened out during this time, all that remains is to align the center line and I will have the smile of my dreams, thanks to the orthodontist. The administrator is always polite and responsive, will remind you about the visit the day before, and select a convenient time. A very good clinic, doctors do not impose unnecessary services, they always give advice on the matter.

Review of the SANTE clinic, Krasnogvardeisky district, 03.25.2021 at 13:43

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Nelina Oksana Alexandrovna

I go to this dentistry every month because I have braces. Everything is clean, as it should be in a hospital, comfortable, there is somewhere to sit while waiting. The doctor liked it when questions arose - they offered various options for solving the problem. My attending physician is Afanasyeva Anastasia Yuryevna. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the name of the orthodontist, but everything was fine, professional, everything was explained.

Specialists: Afanasyeva Anastasia Yurievna

Review of the Savion clinic, Kalininsky district, 02/26/2021 at 19:57

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Samusenko Irina

The administrators are always polite and always offer tea and coffee. I am undergoing treatment with braces, everything is fine.

Review of the Savion clinic, Krasnogvardeisky district, 03/03/2021 at 19:05

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Natalia

If you asked me about an orthodontist now, I would definitely NOT recommend this clinic. It’s a pity that I didn’t look for information and reviews about the clinic on the Internet earlier. She underwent orthodontic treatment with Dunets L.G. I had the feeling that they wanted to get more money out of me. It was planned to be one thing and one amount, but in the end it turned out differently. Well, that’s okay, if I was happy with the result. You still need to re-install and go through this again and pay again. Regarding the clinic itself and the service - the administrators are not entirely client-oriented and the client is not always right, in any case it will be as convenient and necessary for the clinic, not the client) During the treatment process, it often happened that the doctor and assistant were in such a hurry - they were in such a hurry (because worked two days a week, signed up for every 5-10 minutes and always still sit and wait in line) that they forgot small pieces of wire in their mouth (fortunately there were no consequences). After removing the braces, the retainer flew off almost every month (although I didn’t chew anything, I even cut fruit into pieces), I went twice and they glued it. Then she began to swear - they attached it properly! I recommend exploring different specialist options and making an informed decision. I hope it will be in favor NOT of this clinic.

Review of the Alter Ego clinic, Primorsky district, 03/05/2021 at 16:01

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Evsentieva Svetlana

The Ikar clinic installed braces, I wore them for a long time (I had a rather difficult case), but the result exceeded all my expectations! I finally got the smile I dreamed of! She was treated by Dr. Dzhumalieva.

Specialists: Dzhumalieva Adela Shamilevna

Review of the Ikar clinic, Moskovsky district, 03/03/2021 at 14:16

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Fest Alexander

I have braces. I come to activation every month. Everything is professional, no problem. The next day they call and ask how you are feeling. The administrators gave me the most pleasant impressions, very nice women. Another advantage of dentistry is that their prices are very competitive.

Review of the Savion clinic, Krasnogvardeisky district, 03/01/2021 at 14:07

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Karpova Olga

I will write without any embarrassment or embarrassment for those who would really benefit from my review. If I had come across this four years ago, perhaps it would have saved me a fortune and would not have become a huge problem in the present. But the problem is of enormous scale, take my word for it. In 2021, for a number of reasons, the teeth in the upper jaw began to move apart. A huge gap appeared between the front incisor and the next tooth. Before getting to Leningradskaya in Intan, I went to three clinics and they refused to install a brace system, citing the fact that the bone in the upper jaw has risen strongly upward and after wearing braces the situation may worsen. Intan initially refused me after looking at the 3D image for the same reasons, but then they called me in the evening and said that they would take it. And now I’ve been going to orthodontist Shebatina with these glands for 4 years. As a result, I’ve already removed 4 teeth, gone to countless teeth cleanings and how much money I’ve spent on caries treatment (not counting monthly activation). Now the situation with my gums has become so complicated (and it’s all interconnected - bone, gums, teeth) that when I press on my gums with my upper lip and lift it up (lip), pus flows from under the gums. This is naturally bad breath and everything that flows from there ( The standard of living has been reduced, because I am 34 and married, I also work in a team, etc.). Now brushing my teeth no longer helps, on the third day there is purulent discharge again. When I went to the orthodontist Shebatina, I always ran to questions about what to do next, etc., when I wanted to know the plan of action for further treatment, I received ambiguous answers and there were no explanations. Something like this: first we’ll straighten it, then implants, then bridges and then the retainer and removal. Everything would be fine, I lived with this thought for 4 years. But now what kind of bridges are there on these gums, if your own teeth fall down, the necks of the teeth are exposed (even if you don’t laugh out loud, it’s disgusting). This is exactly what they talked about in other clinics. In this case, there was an option of metal-ceramics “all 4″( I hope it still exists). And there was another case, I was 10 minutes late for an appointment and orthodontist Shebatina did not see me, I had to reschedule and then I wrote a complaint. After visiting her the next time, she screwed me up there so that after a few days my front teeth We parted ways and a gap appeared with the thickness (diameter) of two matches, I had to run back to her so that she could tighten everything up again. The doctor took revenge on the complaint. Now, in general, what’s the outcome: Four years have passed, and yet I could have already made metal-ceramics. Of course, it’s my MYSELF’s fault. BUT if it weren’t for the raking doctors who still decided to take such responsibility upon themselves and earn money, if they had given me anything at all then I didn’t get caught like that! dishonest!... In general, here’s the story. I do not recommend Dr. Shebatin, or Intan in general.

Review of the Intan clinic, Kudrovo district, 02/19/2021 at 21:42

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Vladimir Maklakov

I had four implants installed in this clinic. The whole range of pleasures - orthodontist, braces system, dental treatment, cleaning and whitening. I probably talked to all the doctors and clinics. I'm pleased with the result. The attitude towards me was attentive and towards the work - professional, even scrupulous. It took a long time to select the color and shape of the front implant crown and redo it several times. And, I must say, I didn’t pay a penny for all the perfectionism (I agreed to the second option, but the doctor convinced me otherwise). In general, I recommend it. The implantation was carried out by Ekaterina Vadimovna Antipova (and have you thought why the clinic is called that?))

Review of the Eva clinic, Petrogradsky district, 01/09/2021 at 20:07

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Polina Snegireva

I am undergoing treatment with braces at this clinic. The appointments are comfortable: the doctor competently changes the arches and is always interested in the condition. The prices are quite reasonable. Thanks a lot!!

Review of the Primed clinic, Central district, 12/18/2020 at 10:10

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Thank you very much for the recommendation!

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Veronica Porkhacheva

For a very long time I decided to correct my bite, looked at clinics, read reviews, followed orthodontists on Instagram. As a result, I gathered my courage and came here (a close friend highly praised the clinic). My doctor turned out to be Olga Nikolaevna Parkhomenko - an incredibly pleasant doctor. From the first meeting we found a common language. Olga Nikolaevna immediately outlined the treatment plan, guided me through the prices and set me in the right mood) I was choosing between iron and ceramic braces, but in the end I decided in favor of ceramics, since appearance was important to me. I've had braces for six months now - the flight is normal! The only “minus” of braces is that you have to avoid coloring products, and now it’s the season for pomegranates, my favorite fruit. But this is where sacrifices in the name of beauty end)

Review of the clinic Studio 32, Admiralteysky district, 12/12/2020 at 14:40

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Veronica, good afternoon! Thank you very much for your feedback) We are glad that you are satisfied with the treatment. We hope to hear about the final results in the future) In the meantime, we wish you good health and look forward to meeting you again!

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Lera Chupina

I have been undergoing orthodontic treatment at the clinic for a year now. Orthodontist I. D. Kanpinovich and his assisting orthodontists are masters of their craft, I trust them completely. It’s very gratifying to work in a team; I’ve never seen anything like this before, although before starting treatment I visited several orthodontists in St. Petersburg. I also removed A.V. Goskova’s upper 8th and 9th teeth in this clinic. They didn’t want to take me to this difficult case in other clinics, since the teeth were sitting in the gums and there was a possibility of the maxillary sinus opening. They were even sent to human persons. surgery for surgery. But Alevtina Vasilyevna, after consulting with other surgeons, agreed to take on this case and everything went perfectly! There was no pain, swelling or fever. That same evening I could safely eat on the other half of my jaw. And after 2 days everything was completely gone. Many thanks to the entire clinic team and staff. I recommend you as the best whenever possible!

Specialists: I Dmitry Kanpinovich, Goskova Alevtina Vasilievna

Review of the clinic Full Order, Frunzensky district, 12/08/2020 at 14:48

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Valeria, thank you for your words! We are glad that we were able not only to help you, but also left only pleasant impressions about ourselves!

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Saenko Victoria

The whole family has been visiting the clinic regularly for 6 years. We started with a brace system for our eldest daughter, we are very pleased with the result, we had prosthetics and implantation done, and the whole family gets regular cleanings. And we are grateful to all the doctors, always a warm and responsive welcome from the staff. All our dental problems are solved! I always recommend it to all my friends. Thanks to everyone, everyone, everyone and the girls at the reception.

Review of the Thomson clinic, Krasnogvardeisky district, 11/13/2020 at 12:10

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Solovyova I.S.

I am happy to go to the activation of my braces. Natalya Viktorovna is very sensitive and attentive, she is always interested in “how are you doing”, it is very pleasant and interesting to chat on abstract topics. Thank you, Dental Office, for the warm welcome!

Specialists: Natalya Viktorovna Kazakova

Review of the DENTAL OFFICE clinic, Vyborg district, 10/12/2020 at 14:37

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Grigory Godin

Treatment of caries, treatment with braces. At one time I dealt with caries on the sixth and seventh teeth - the fillings were done in the best possible way - the restoration is still without defects. In 2012-2014, I underwent treatment with braces, and I was also pleased with the result. The bite is correct, the smile is now even and beautiful)

Review of the Romira-Dent clinic, Pushkin district, 09/07/2020 at 16:11

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Making a choice

Many people don't know which dental braces to choose. There is no need to rack your brains over this, as your doctor will help you make the right choice. To do this, he will take into account the characteristics of your oral cavity, age, and your wishes. Based on this, he will decide what to choose and offer it to you.

There are different types of brace systems, and you need to choose the right one based on the duration of treatment and other factors. So, if you plan to wear structures for a long time, it is better to choose ceramic or metal types. If you need to adjust your teeth slightly, you can choose sapphire ones. However, it is worth keeping in mind that this material is quite fragile, so if it is worn incorrectly, it may chip. In this case, you should immediately contact your dentist.

Prices for installing braces

Removable type of braces for adults

Dental orthodontics offers removable and non-removable structures. Now let's talk about the first ones. They can only be used in cases of slight displacement. Removable aligners are also called aligners, and they must be worn at least 22 hours a day, and cannot be removed during this time. There are people who believe that removable systems can quickly correct the situation, and therefore, bite correction with braces is carried out within 2-3 hours of wear a day or by putting it on only at night. It is worth understanding that there will be no result from such treatment.

Correcting a bite with a brace system should be conscious. Wearing it requires self-discipline. Therefore, if you don’t have one, maybe it’s better to install a non-removable system? Of course, the final decision rests with the doctor, but he must take your wishes into account.

What type of retainers to choose

Unfortunately, the patient's opinion is not taken into account when choosing a retainer. This is decided only by the orthodontist, based on the patient’s age, the condition of his teeth and many other factors that the client, without special education, is not even aware of. However, it is better to learn about the disadvantages of fixed and removable structures in advance.

Disadvantages of removable retainers:

1. All removable retainers, with the exception of the mouthguard, are highly visible to others, and this makes the smile unaesthetic
2. Wearing a removable retainer will likely cause increased salivation
3. Affect a person's diction
4. May cause irritation
5. While using this design, you cannot eat, which means that every time you visit a restaurant or cafe, you need to retire to remove such a retainer and rinse your mouth. You always need to have a case with you where you can hide a mouthguard or record.
6. It is necessary to carefully monitor the cleanliness of this structure

The advantages of wearing a removable design include ease of use.

Disadvantages of permanent retainers:

1. The orthodontist must monitor the condition of this structure from time to time.
2. There are times when such a device comes off, in such a situation you should immediately visit your orthodontist.

Perhaps, this is where all the disadvantages of permanent retainers end. Some inconveniences include the need for more careful hygiene.

The advantages of a non-removable structure include its complete invisibility to others. The patient quickly gets used to it, and even if in the initial stages of wearing it it may cause some discomfort and affect diction, then within a week all this goes away. Over time, the patient himself may forget about this device in his mouth, since the retainer is almost imperceptible.

Popular braces

Lingual ones are very popular. They are made to order. They don't have sharp ends. While a person chews food or talks, they do not scratch the mucous membrane. Getting used to them is almost instantaneous.

All this is achieved due to their close location in relation to the teeth. That is, there are no cracks into which food can penetrate. Also, such braces for children and adults do not interfere with diction.

Another popular system is ceramic, which does not have ligatures. They have an attractive appearance and perform their functional duties well.

Metal braces are also in demand. They are wear-resistant, but cannot boast of aesthetics. But prices for such dental braces are affordable, which is why they are popular. Therefore, if you want to install braces inexpensively, you should pay attention to this design.

How much do braces cost?

Indeed, dental correction cannot be called very affordable. However, we are doing everything to provide this opportunity to those who need it. With us you can get comfortable installments and choose a system from different price segments. Sometimes it is advisable to choose more expensive braces for one jaw and install a cheaper design on the other.

In the price list you will find a complete list of designs. But it’s better to talk about this with your doctor - he will tell you what is right for you, how long you will need to wear braces and how much you will have to spend on it. For example, the most technologically advanced Damon self-ligating braces, which reduce treatment time by 20–30%, cost a little more.

It is worth understanding that the total cost of treatment includes regular visits to the doctor, professional cleaning, replacement of locks and other issues.

Remember - any doubt can be resolved in consultation with a doctor!

What is a retainer?

A retainer is a small arch that is placed on the inside of the teeth after braces are removed. That is, it consolidates the result of treatment of malocclusion. Retainer placement is required for all patients over 25 years of age. You have to wear it for a long time - twice as long as wearing braces. It is believed that the optimal period is four years. After this time, the person must wear a mouthguard at night.

And all these procedures must be performed without fail, otherwise the result of the treatment will not be consolidated. A person must realize that changes in the functioning of the body must be completed. Otherwise, correcting the bite with braces will be done in vain.

Systems for teenagers

Orthodontics in Moscow continues to constantly develop. Anyone can correct their bite, and it is best to do it in childhood or adolescence. And which dental braces to choose, the price of which will be optimal, but at the same time the designs will perfectly perform their functional duties? Here we must be guided by the peculiarities occurring in the body of a teenager.

At this age, a person has a lack of calcium and fluoride. Teenagers often bite their nails, chew gum, and have many other bad habits that lead to a crooked bite. And due to the lack of microelements important for teeth in the body, a person at this age can easily develop an anomaly.

If these indications for treatment exist, the teenager needs to have braces installed on his teeth (the cost of each system varies):

• there are gaps between the teeth;
• the dentition is crooked;
• there is an urgent need for treatment.

Bracket systems are installed, the cost of which depends on their material of manufacture and much more, in several stages. If treatment is required for a child under nine years of age, the doctor performs the procedure and then monitors the child for several years. Then the installation of other braces is carried out during adolescence. The need for this is due to the growth of the jaw.

To make a choice in favor of one or another braces, you need to familiarize yourself with the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Let's start with metal ones. Such lower and upper braces have the following advantages:

• small thickness;
• quite comfortable to wear;
• the mucous membrane is not injured;
• ease of care;
• strength;
• durability;
• low cost.

As you can see, such a brace system has many advantages; the price in this case is one of the main advantages. But there is one drawback - unaesthetic.

Products made from composite material are quite fragile and therefore short-lived. Ceramic, on the contrary, are highly durable. At the same time, they are aesthetically pleasing, as they are invisible to the eye and are firmly attached to the enamel. But the prices for such braces (Moscow) are quite high. It is also worth noting that they are not picky in their care: you need to look after them very carefully.

Lingual braces, as we have already said, have many advantages. But they can only be installed by adults. The fact is that they are attached to the inside of the teeth, which is an undeniable advantage, but they take a long time to get used to, so teenagers should not use them.

Braces in adults

The most favorable age range for correcting malocclusion is 12-18 years. During this period, all permanent teeth have already erupted, but the active growth phase continues. It is generally accepted that up to the age of 18, orthodontic treatment will take a minimum of time and be most effective. But it is not so. In many ways, the successful outcome of treatment and the time it takes to correct the bite depend on the patient: how responsibly he approaches the process, follows the recommendations of the orthodontist, and makes regular visits to the clinic. Adults are more scrupulous in this matter compared to teenagers, so wearing braces also brings the desired result.

Bite correction in adulthood is often indicated for patients not only for aesthetic reasons, although the desire to get a beautiful smile is in most cases the main reason for visiting an orthodontist. In addition to dissatisfaction with appearance and self-doubt, malocclusion often causes health problems: pain in the jaw, abrasion of enamel, gastrointestinal diseases due to poor chewing of food, headaches due to compression of joints and nerve endings.

So is it necessary to get braces? In 95% of cases the answer is “Yes!” The exception is contraindications and individual patient characteristics, which we will talk about later. All that remains is to dispel your basic fears and take a step towards a beautiful smile!

For children

Our dental prosthetics and orthodontics clinic installs braces not only for adults and teenagers, but also for young children. Which system is best to choose for your child? Usually a system is installed that consists of 20 “locks”. One half is attached at the top, the other at the bottom. Orthodontics considers this treatment to be the most effective. Metal structures are shown for children. After a few years, the braces are replaced with other, more advanced ones, for example, ceramic ones.

When should correction begin?

Elimination of occlusal defects in a child can and should begin with the eruption of baby teeth. Bone tissue in babies has not yet formed, so it is easily susceptible to any external influence. But during this period, braces are not used.

Let's consider when and how to correct the bite of children and adolescents:

• at 2-3 years, if necessary, treatment is carried out using special exercises for the facial muscles;
• at 5 years of age and older, removable orthodontic structures can be used for corrective therapy: trainers, plates and aligners;
• From 12-14 years old you can use braces. Their installation in children under 12 can only be performed for special medical reasons.

Not only age is the determining point in starting correctional therapy, but also the cumulative fulfillment of the following conditions:

• the completed process of tooth growth;
• the height of the coronal part is sufficient for fixing the bracket plates;
• strong enamel.

In any case, the possibility of installing a brace system is decided by the orthodontist in each specific situation after a visual and hardware examination.

Do your teeth hurt during treatment?

After braces are installed, the cost of which in Moscow can vary significantly depending on the clinic, a person may begin to experience discomfort. What is this connected with? This reaction is quite normal. People may experience discomfort for up to seven days. To ease the “suffering”, you can take an anti-inflammatory drug. It should be prescribed by a doctor - under no circumstances should you self-medicate.

Unpleasant sensations are normal. The gums need to get used to braces - a foreign object. To alleviate the condition, you can use a saline solution. How to cook it? Dissolve a couple of teaspoons of salt in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with the solution at least twice a day.

If your teeth become more sensitive after getting braces, avoid eating hard foods. Eat soft foods: mashed potatoes, yogurts, soups, etc. If the pain worsens, you can eat something cold.

How to care for your oral cavity?

If you do not take good care of your mouth while wearing braces, your gums may become inflamed. After installation of the structures, it becomes more difficult to brush your teeth, so the duration of this procedure should not be less than ten minutes. At the same time, this must be done after every meal without toothpaste (otherwise it will negatively affect the enamel). If you cannot use a toothbrush, you need to rinse your mouth. This will remove food debris from the system.

It is worth noting that you need to use a special paste and brush. As already mentioned, a simple remedy cannot be used. If you follow this recommendation, you can maintain your dental health. Ideally, you should also visit a specialist at our orthodontics clinic to have professional cleaning done:

• process enamel;
• remove tartar;
• seal fissures.

So, treatment with braces is not only wearing these structures, but also careful oral care.

Pain after removal

People who have completed treatment to correct their bite and are concerned about pain often come to our orthodontic center. Let us immediately reassure you that you will experience discomfort for no longer than two weeks. Why does this happen - what causes teeth pain? The fact is that over many years the teeth have become accustomed to the position in which they were before treatment. And after removing the braces, they try to return to the incorrect original position.

A person may experience discomfort for another reason - due to weakened enamel. To get rid of discomfort, the doctor applies a special varnish, gel and paste to the teeth. These products quickly restore the enamel, so the pain goes away.