Checklist before starting orthodontic treatment
6 simple steps for a perfect smile
Dear reader, we are glad that you made such a decision – to straighten your teeth and get a beautiful smile with OLA aligners or braces.
Pre-orthodontic treatments are dental procedures that patients must undergo before wearing brackets or aligners. Once you have been to the consultation, the orthodontic specialist announces the list of necessary procedures.
Below you will find a list of concrete actions, which you must do, before starting the treatment.
To straighten the teeth, the orthodontist needs healthy teeth. Yes, it is not easy to make a decision about starting orthodontic treatment. It takes time and should be entrusted to an expert who can coordinate your orthodontic treatment from start to finish.
Here are the most important points to make before fixing brackets or aligners. These tips will help you feel prepared and ensure you get the best result for you and your smile. Ask your orthodontist the questions you need, as they are experts in the art and science of straightening teeth and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
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Performs professional dental hygiene and descaling procedure at the dental office
Each tooth is cleaned of all types of deposits and becomes absolutely clean. This procedure increases the degree of adhesion of each bracket to the surface of the tooth.
Tartar and bacterial plaque are removed from tooth enamel as well as from subgingival pockets.
After fixing brackets or aligners, it is also necessary to carry out professional hygiene periodically. The minimum time interval between such procedures is 6 months, but sometimes it is recommended to do them once every 3 months.
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Take a panoramic x-ray
The first stage of any treatment is a thorough diagnosis of the state of the maxillofacial system and a panoramic radiograph. During an X-ray examination, the doctor checks the condition of the teeth, the presence of hidden carious formations, inflammation or other problems. This procedure is mandatory for the identification of hidden pathological processes, located in the root of the tooth, under the gum or in the tissue of the jaw.
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Treats tooth decay
Anyone who is serious about taking care of their dental health should not skip such a step. Before starting orthodontic treatment, it is important to treat tooth decay. Fixation of brackets or aligners in the Dentus•Dentino Dental Center is performed only after the doctor checks in the patient’s file that all teeth are healthy.
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Extraction of wisdom teeth
If there is dental crowding on the arch, the orthodontist indicates the extraction of the wisdom teeth, before fixing the brackets. There are also cases when wisdom teeth (healthy and correctly positioned) will not undergo extraction. The orthodontist will help you, based on dental x-rays and other examinations.
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Choose the type of orthodontic dental appliance: brackets or aligners
It all depends on the situation and the complexity of the dental anomaly. Technologies are expanding, improving, orthodontic systems are becoming more and more invisible and comfortable. Both technologies (brackets and aligners) effectively deal with almost any anomaly. Consider the orthodontist’s recommendation!
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Document yourself and find out what lifestyle and habits you need to adopt after fixing the orthodontic appliance
Based on your choice: aligners or brackets, it will be necessary to adjust to certain changes regarding the diet and care rules. If you choose braces, you will have to give up certain foods and visit your orthodontist monthly. If the choice falls on aligners, then your lifestyle will not bear big changes (you will be able to eat anything, you will visit the doctor once every 3-4 months).
These are the basic steps, before starting the teeth straightening treatment. It is a process that involves responsibility and attention from the patient. It is not difficult, it is essential to coordinate each stage with the orthodontist.
Each case is individual and, depending on the pathology, it may be necessary to consult not only the orthodontist but also a surgeon, implantologist, etc. Dentus•Dentino Dental Center offers a complex spectrum of dental services and internationally qualified specialists, respectively, the diagnosis and preparation of a treatment plan will not take much time.
Come for a free consultation with the orthodontist. Call and set the exact date at +373 67 106 070.
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