Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic: An orthodontic specialist with 20 years of experience answers everything. <Written by a doctor>

At one dental clinic,

they say extraction is necessary..

At another clinic,

they say it isn’t needed.

Which one is correct?

For those preparing for orthodontic treatment,

the question everyone is most curious about:

Whether tooth extraction is necessary

Can I also be treated with clear aligners?

Questions about orthodontic appliances

Hello.

I am Dr. Baek Joo-hee, an orthodontic specialist at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic, and I have focused exclusively on orthodontic care for 20 years, from 2004 to the present.

A patient who received orthodontic treatment as a student

now brings their own child and comes back to visit me..^^

Over such a long time, I have treated many orthodontic cases

here in the Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic treatment room.

Today, I’d like to focus on the five questions I have been asked most often in the clinic..

and go through the issues you may have been curious about

regarding Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic, one by one.

I’ll organize the criteria I have built up through treating countless cases.

The most basic question, TOP 1

Can orthodontic treatment make me look better too?

To answer first..

Orthodontic treatment alone

can definitely change your impression.

When the alignment of the teeth is improved, the shape of the mouth, the smile line..

and the overall facial expression change together.

So it’s not just the teeth becoming straight; the entire mood of the face changes.

| 'An image that somehow looked blunt because of a protruding mouth' 'Crooked teeth that show every time you smile' |

When these elements disappear, the expression and

the lip line become much softer.

As unnecessary muscle activity around the lips and jaw

decreases..

the facial line also becomes smoother.

That is why, after treatment at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic, we often hear that the face has changed.

These are changes I have confirmed with my own eyes through not just dozens or hundreds of cases,

but thousands of cases.

So I am confident that orthodontic treatment can be a treatment that brings as powerful a transformation as plastic surgery.

Actual orthodontic treatment cases at the main Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic

Taken in the same environment with the patient’s consent and without any separate editing

'Extraction?' 'No extraction?' Orthodontic question TOP 2

Is extraction always necessary?

When space is needed at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic,

the simplest solution is extraction.

But simplicity

does not mean it is the best choice.

If you remove teeth just because space is needed..

protrusion may improve..

but the result may look very different from what you expected.

This is often why the face can appear as if it looks “sunken.”

Unnecessary extraction can also lead to the loss of precious teeth.

That is why I make the decision about extraction after comprehensively analyzing all factors, including tooth angulation, bone thickness, jaw direction, lip line, and gum position.

And I always review methods that make no-extraction treatment possible as well.

It is entirely possible to use the space behind the molars or to precisely adjust tooth angulation.

To make this judgment, a standard X-ray alone is not enough.

At Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic, we perform CT imaging, oral scans, and lateral cephalometric analysis together..

so we can more precisely assess bone thickness, available space, the degree of lip protrusion, and the three-dimensional condition of tooth alignment.

We also simulate the expected appearance after treatment so we can compare the results of extraction and no-extraction treatment in advance.

All of these diagnoses are made directly by me, an orthodontic specialist who has treated orthodontic cases exclusively for more than 20 years.

Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic

The orthodontic question most people ask TOP 3

After orthodontic treatment,

won’t things go back?

You may often hear that after orthodontic treatment ends,

teeth become crooked again over time.

There are actually quite a few such cases.

However, the cause cannot simply be explained as

'the patient did not wear the retainer properly'

or

'the patient had bad habits.'

A retainer is only the minimum device needed to preserve

the results of treatment at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic..

How it is managed depends entirely on the clinic’s system.

Actual orthodontic treatment cases at the main clinic

Taken in the same environment with the patient’s consent and without any separate editing

From the very start of orthodontic treatment, I make long-term stability part of the basic plan.

Also, I do not think the time when the braces are removed

is the end of care. Teeth are tissues that change throughout life..

and they continuously undergo small changes depending on habits, bite, and the force of the jaw muscles.

That is why a follow-up management system that can detect changes early and respond appropriately is especially important.

Orthodontic treatment is not a treatment that ends with the process of 'attaching a device and removing it.'

You should choose Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic, which takes responsibility even after treatment, so that both the results and their durability are guaranteed.

How to find an orthodontic clinic that will take care of you for life TOP 3

How should I choose a clinic?

Orthodontics does not end the moment an appliance is attached.

It is a long-term process that can last from one year to as long as 3 to 4 years.

Therefore, when choosing Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic,

the most important thing is the medical staff who will be responsible until the very end.

Check whether the consultation is conducted directly by an orthodontic specialist..

and whether there is any change in the doctor in charge during treatment.

These factors are the core criteria for choosing a clinic for actual orthodontic treatment.

Not a short-term contract locum doctor..

but a system in which one specialist takes responsibility from beginning to end

is something you should definitely look for.

It is also very important whether the treatment direction at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic is patient-centered.

Rather than one-sided guidance such as

'extraction no matter what' or 'clear aligners no matter what,'

a clinic that compares and explains the pros and cons of various treatment options is much more trustworthy.

And it should not be a clinic where one doctor alone handles diagnosis, treatment, prosthetic design, and maintenance.

Please also check this point carefully, because if a divided treatment team cooperates around one patient, the quality of treatment can be improved accordingly.^^

Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic

Orthodontics does not only mean the process of

straightening the teeth.

Facial balance, harmony of impression..

and long-term stability as well..

It is a specialized treatment that requires many aspects to be considered together.

Based on the many cases I have seen over more than 20 years of orthodontic care..

I always place patient-specific treatment, rather than a standardized approach, at the center of care.

Rather than recommending unconditional extraction or a specific appliance..

my treatment philosophy is to clearly explain the various treatment options and the reasons behind them.

If you are considering orthodontic treatment,

I recommend first consulting about which method is best suited to your oral condition.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

I will personally consult with you in the treatment room at Seocho Orthodontic Dental Clinic.

Wishing you to shine brightly,

From Dr. Baek Joo-hee, Director of Blanche Dental Clinic

Head Director Kim Tae-hyung of Blanche Dental Clinic
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