Are nighttime dental braces useful?

Nowadays, many people's teeth are not very straight. Everyone thinks that crooked teeth have a great impact on their image, so they will think of some ways to correct their teeth. In addition to using braces, many people also use nighttime dental braces to ensure that people's teeth can be corrected at night. So, is it useful to use nighttime dental braces?

The effect of dental braces is also affected by several factors.

1. The effect of dental braces is related to the individual's dental and jaw deformity

Dental braces are generally determined based on the individual's dental and jaw deformity. According to Meilai, there are many types of dental braces, and each has its own range of application. Taking invisible transparent braces as an example, they are more suitable for mild and moderate malocclusions. Some severe cases of malocclusion require correction methods based on the specific circumstances.

2. The effect of dental braces is related to the patient's cooperation

Taking lingual correction as an example, due to the difficulty of cooperation, it will stimulate the tongue during orthodontic treatment, causing a foreign body sensation, and will also affect pronunciation and oral health, so there is a possibility that patients will give up halfway. In this case, the orthodontic effect cannot be achieved.

How long should I wear a retainer after orthodontic treatment?

Generally it takes about two years, but it varies from person to person. Some patients may need a shorter period of time, while some cases that are very prone to recurrence, such as severe tooth twisting and gaps between teeth, may require a longer retention period, or even lifelong retention.

Generally speaking, it takes at least a year for the tissues around the teeth to stabilize, and relapse is particularly prone to occur in the first three months after treatment. Currently, during the first year after the braces are removed, you should wear the retainer carefully day and night. Later, the retainer was worn at night for 6 months. If you feel it is easy to wear, you can gradually reduce the wearing time of the retainer: wear it one night every other day, one night a week, or finally stop wearing it completely.

Note: The retainer should not be placed randomly, otherwise it is easy to be damaged or lost. Rinse it with cold water every day. Do not wash the film retainer with hot water to avoid deformation.

In theory, retainers should be worn continuously, but they can be temporarily removed in certain special occasions (such as foreign language classes, cultural and sports activities, etc.) and then put on in time. They should not be left unworn for a long time to avoid recurrence of deformity and the inability to wear the retainer. In addition, if the retainer is damaged or lost, you should contact your doctor in time to determine whether to remake it.

What are the adverse effects of dental braces for adults?

It is normal for adults to have bad diseases in their oral cavity, such as missing teeth. These phenomena are normal, especially when our teeth are severely worn. During the correction period, it will be much more troublesome than for teenagers. In fact, orthodontic treatment is most effective and can be performed on teenagers. When we miss this period, our teeth will be in poor condition. If your teeth are in good condition now, you can use orthodontic treatment. For adults whose teeth are in relatively good condition, they can receive dental braces. The correction may take a longer time, but we still need to cooperate with the doctor.