How long does it take to close the gap between teeth with braces

While wearing braces, some people will find that the gaps between their teeth become larger. This is a normal phenomenon during treatment. Don't be too anxious. In the later stages of treatment, the gaps between the teeth will appear to decrease and eventually return to their best condition. You should also understand the precautions while wearing braces, especially in terms of diet. In addition, you must understand the best time for correction. Let's take a look at this aspect.

How long does it take to close the gap between teeth with braces?

I'm not sure about this, but it probably won't happen that fast. This depends on the patient and the doctor, it varies from person to person. I wore braces for a long time after I had no gaps between my teeth, and then I wore a retainer for nearly two years. But I basically wear my retainer at night.

When is the best time to get teeth straightened?

1. Primary teeth period

The best time for orthodontic treatment is generally when the patient is around 3 to 6 years old. Since the child's permanent teeth have not yet erupted at this time, the roots of the deciduous teeth have not been absorbed and are relatively stable. Therefore, for various malocclusions of deciduous teeth or cross-bite, good repair effects can be achieved by wearing removable orthodontic appliances, and the repair time is short. The treatment time is generally about 6 months.

2. Mixed dentition

It usually occurs when the patient is around 8 to 12 years old. At this time, new permanent teeth begin to erupt. Usually, because the teeth grow very quickly, it is more likely to cause unstable bite, and it is also one of the most common periods for dental deformities. Usually, depending on the severity of the patient's dental symptoms, removable or functional braces can be used to repair the teeth. Generally, the best time for tooth correction can also achieve good repair results.

3. Permanent tooth period

Generally, it refers to the patient between 12 and 18 years old. Since the deciduous teeth have all been replaced at this time, the diagnosis of dental deformity is usually clearer. Moreover, orthodontic treatment during this rapid growth period usually has a stable effect. Therefore, it is also one of the best times to do orthodontic treatment.

There are three ways to straighten your teeth:

The first is surgical orthodontics, which involves alveolar surgery to cut the misaligned teeth into pieces and then align them. This can indeed get straight teeth in a shorter period of time, but since it is a surgical treatment, it has certain risks and complications, the most important complication being postoperative pulp necrosis. So if you want to receive this kind of surgical orthodontics, please be sure to go to a regular and qualified large hospital. Of course, the results after this surgery are excellent.

The second type is "porcelain tooth correction". Strictly speaking, it relies on dentures to correct deformities, rather than correcting deformed teeth in the true sense. When customers seek treatment, they must make it clear what kind of treatment they are getting and what its advantages and disadvantages are. Then learn from each other's strengths and overcome each other's weaknesses, and truly find a way to correct your teeth that suits you.

The third type is the cosmetic crown. The "cosmetic crown" is a dental plastic surgery technology for adults. It corrects the teeth through instruments. The correction process adopts the American infallible narcosis painless technology, the German VITA colorimetric technology, and 3D digital positioning inspection. It does not require tooth extraction and will not move the tooth roots. It does not affect the strength and lifespan of other teeth. It has magical effects in one week. After correction, the teeth have a natural color, beautiful and generous, thus achieving a lifelong guaranteed beautiful tooth effect.