The orthodontic procedure

The orthodontic problems can be treated several ways. Your dentist or orthodontist determine what treatment method you.

1. Orthodontic braces

The splint is the main tool of orthodontic treatment. It consists of four elements:

anchoring or tape (the metal ring) that attaches to each tooth;
cement or etching equipment that attaches the anchor to each tooth;
the son-shaped arch that attaches to all end points;
the elastic or wire ties that hold the arch in place.
Most anchorages, bands and arcs are made of metal, but some anchors are transparent and elastic, the color of teeth or colors.

Your dentist or orthodontist may recommend other treatments before, during or after the establishment of orthodontic braces or even other types of treatment which does not require braces to correct your orthodontic problem.

2. Anchoring extra-oral

Anchoring extra-oral guide the teeth and jaw of a child growing. You can wear it before braces are in place or at any time of orthodontic treatment. There are various types of anchorage. The patient puts in place and, most of the time the door the evening and night. Your dentist or orthodontist will show you how to insert it and tell you how long to wear every day.

3. The removable devices

Removable appliances are not as precise as braces, but can move one or more teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will install them. These devices can be worn:

before the braces are in place;
together with braces;
independently to address specific orthodontic problems.
 

4. Appliances Holding

The retention devices keep teeth in place once the braces removed. They can be removable or fixed teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist will tell you if you bring your camera at any time or only part of the day.

5. The oral surgery

The tooth extraction may be necessary if one or more teeth overlap or are in very bad position.

When the volume or the position of upper and lower jaw does not match at all, the maxillofacial surgery (orthognathique or surgery) can improve the situation. It allows for a better relationship between the maxillary.

If your orthodontist believe that such surgery is preferable in your case, it will return you to a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery and facial.