Orthodontic Blog - Fresh Orthodontics

The success of orthodontic treatment depends on the device used to align teeth, the skill of the orthodontist, and the cooperation of the patient. With these three things, the treatment is almost guaranteed to be a success. But even if all three of these conditions are given, you may still experience a delay in treatment if and when an accident occurs. The failure of the device in these cases does not reflect on you, the device or the dentist, it is just a matter of circumstances. Here are some possible scenarios, and how to handle them.

f you are prone to getting canker sores and are about to embark on orthodontic treatment, there is a very good chance that you will have an outbreak at least once. Being in braces makes you more prone to cavities and periodontitis, it also makes you more propen to other dental ills, like canker sores. Read on to find out more about these annoying little buggers, and see what you can do to treat them!

Some dentists seem to be opposed to lingual braces, but is this just a sign of their being slow to catch on to a new field of orthodontry, or are there some legitimate concerns? Are there pros and cons to lingual braces?

Wearing an orthodontic appliance will shift your teeth form a position that they are in to a position that is more desirable. Your bite may be the problem, or it can be the way the teeth stick out, perhaps spacing is an issue, or you have a bit of crowding or a bit of gap. While these problems are fixed, your teeth and mouth will go through a series of changes and intermediary conditions, in which the teeth may be more uncomfortable, or appear more messed up than before. If this is the case, do not worry, it’s just transitional, and your teeth will look really good at the end of the treatment.

Adult orthodontry is a completely different game than traditional orthodontics, which is usually reserved for young adults growing in their second molars. Adults now make up a full one third of all orthodontic patients worldwide, which is quite crazy, as until now they represented a small fraction of orthodontic patients. The problems that come along in adulthood are different, and the solutions and complications are also different. Here are some problems that usually occur in adults, or are unique to adult orthodontics.