WHAT DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT CONSIST OF?
The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to position the teeth in the right place to obtain a good interlocking of the upper teeth with the lower teeth to obtain a functional and stable occlusion while improving aesthetics.
In children, ORTHOPEDIC ORTHODONTICS can also be carried out, which consists of stimulating or slowing down the growth of the bony bases where the teeth are located in order to avoid orthodontics with braces or aligners in the future or, in the event that it is required, to make it much simpler.
CAN I HAVE ORTHODONTICS AS AN ADULT?
Nowadays, an increasing number of patients are being treated with orthodontics in adulthood, especially since the appearance of clear aligners due to the aesthetic improvement they offer.
¿ARE BRACKETS AS EFFECTIVE AS ALIGNERS?
The answer is yes, at present both techniques offer very similar results, the difference is that with braces the patient’s collaboration is not required, whereas with aligners the patient’s collaboration is key to the success of the treatment.
DO I HAVE TO WEAR RETAINERS AFTER ORTHODONTICS?
Retention at the end of treatment is key so that the teeth do not return to their original position. The need for retention and above all the type of retainer, fixed, removable or both, in the upper or lower arch or both, is individualised in each case.