Can lingual orthodontics correct protruding teeth?

People's teeth may develop various problems after a long period of use. For example, if some people have buck teeth, it is ugly and affects people's overall image. Of course, buck teeth can also endanger people's dental health, so we must find ways to treat it, and orthodontic treatment is a commonly used method. However, some methods are not suitable for correcting buck teeth. So can lingual orthodontics correct buck teeth?

What treatment options are available for buck teeth?

Method 1: Invisible orthodontics is to create a three-dimensional image of the dental model and formulate a correction plan according to the doctor's design. The three-dimensional image processing and fine tooth position adjustment are performed on the computer, and each step of tooth position change is further reflected on the computer-aided transparent braces. The patient wears a series of braces with a thickness of less than 1mm, and the teeth are continuously moved in a small range to correct the misaligned teeth. This technology makes our teeth look better without us realizing it.

Method 2: Traditional fixed orthodontics is the "iron teeth and steel teeth" braces correction method we usually see, that is, the correction device is bonded to the teeth with adhesives. Patients cannot take it off or put it on by themselves, and can only be installed and removed and adjusted by the orthodontist. Ordinary orthodontics requires follow-up visits once a month. The doctor gradually increases the force to move the teeth to achieve the ideal designed state. After the braces are removed, retainers must be worn for a period of time to consolidate the orthodontic results and prevent recurrence.

Method three: Cosmetic crown. Buck teeth can be quickly corrected through cosmetic dental crown restoration technology. The technology of dental cosmetic crown restoration is upgraded on the basis of traditional dental crowns. Its color is very close to that of real teeth, with high safety factor and high biocompatibility.

Method 4: Orthognathic surgery is required for skeletal deformities. It can break through the skeletal deformities of the jaw that cannot be corrected by braces and adjust the jaw to the best position. After oral orthodontic surgery, the face shape will improve, the overall temperament will change, and you will smile more often.

Why do so few people have lingual correction?

Reason 1: It’s expensive

Lingual correction is very different from traditional lip correction in theory and technology. Although it avoids the unsightly appearance of previous lip correction technology and the impact on work and normal social interaction, lingual correction requires a high level of technical skills from the doctor and is also relatively expensive.

Reason 2: It is not easy to clean teeth

The gaps of lingual braces are smaller and cannot be reached by ordinary toothbrushes, making them more difficult to clean. If the brushing posture is incorrect on a daily basis and all surfaces of the teeth are not cleaned properly, it will affect oral health, cause periodontal disease, and increase the pain during the correction process.

Of course, choosing what kind of correction technology to complete tooth correction depends on personal preference. Although lingual correction has many advantages, it also has disadvantages. The result of the correction technology is to align the teeth and improve the bite. Choosing other correction technologies can also achieve the wish of tooth correction.