Must-Read If You’re Considering Partial Front Tooth Orthodontics at a Banpo Dental Clinic

When you face someone, the first place your eyes rest is

right on the front teeth.

The molar bite may be aligned normally

and there may be no discomfort at all when eating,

but some people are quietly stressed because their two front teeth stick out like rabbit teeth,

or because there is a slight gap between the front teeth.

For these people, every time they look in the mirror,

they think, if only I could just tuck in these few front teeth a little,

I’d have nothing else to wish for.

A full orthodontic treatment takes two years

and costs several million won, which feels like too much of a burden,

and as for veneers that shave down healthy teeth,

they cannot easily muster the courage because they fear side effects.

Recently, while looking into Banpo dental clinics with these concerns,

more and more patients have been visiting

our Blanche Dental Clinic.

Today, for those who can’t smile brightly because of their front teeth,

Blanche Dental Clinic will clearly explain

front tooth partial orthodontics, a treatment that can effectively solve this complex in a short period of time.

What is front tooth partial orthodontics, and how is it different from full orthodontics?

Front tooth partial orthodontics is, as the name suggests, a treatment that attaches orthodontic appliances only to about 6 to 8 visible front teeth without moving the molars,

aligning and straightening the teeth.

Its biggest advantage is, of course, the dramatically reduced treatment time and cost.

General orthodontics, which must move all the teeth and correct the bite,

takes a long time, averaging 1 year and 6 months to more than 2 years,

but partial orthodontics targets only the front teeth,

which have a short movement distance,

so the entire treatment is usually completed in an average of 3 to 6 months.

This greatly reduces the psychological and physical burden of having braces on for a long time.

In addition, because fewer teeth need appliances

and the treatment period is shorter, the cost is also much more economical than full orthodontics.

It is a very satisfying treatment for busy office workers or people who need a quick aesthetic improvement before important schedules such as weddings or interviews.

Can I get front tooth partial orthodontics? Suitable cases

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Before: February 20, 2020, After: November 20, 2021

So, can everyone with crooked front teeth receive this treatment?

Unfortunately, not everyone can.

Partial orthodontics is certainly an attractive treatment,

but the cases in which it can be safely applied are limited.

The most important prerequisite is that the molar bite must be normal.

Only when the upper and lower molars interlock well like gears,

with no problem in chewing function and no temporomandibular joint or skeletal asymmetry,

and only the alignment of the front teeth is disturbed, can this treatment be performed.

It is especially effective in the following cases:

First, people whose two front teeth are twisted into a V shape,

creating butterfly teeth

Second, people with a slight gap between the front teeth,

where the space is open

Third, people whose front teeth protrude or are slightly crooked

Fourth, people who previously underwent orthodontic treatment

but neglected to wear their retainer,

causing only the front teeth to slightly shift again (re-treatment)

If the jawbone itself protrudes severely, causing a pronounced protruding mouth,

if there is a severely crowded tooth with no space at all, or if it is a malocclusion in which the front tooth bite itself does not fit properly,

partial orthodontics should not be forced.

If the front teeth are pushed in by force,

it may actually cause the teeth to protrude further forward

or even ruin the existing molar bite,

leading to serious side effects.

Therefore, a precise diagnosis using 3D CT and other methods before treatment

is not optional but essential.

Excellent orthodontic appliances specialized for partial orthodontics

In the past, even when appliances were attached only to the front teeth,

the wire brackets were large and bulky,

which did not look aesthetically pleasing.

But recently, many appliances that are small, unobtrusive,

and highly functional have been developed.

Also, for those in service jobs who face important meetings or many people,

front tooth partial orthodontics can be done very effectively through Invisalign,

a clear aligner that you can put in and take out yourself without wires,

and

Front tooth laminate for actress 'Suzy'

there are also cases where no-prep laminate veneers similar to tooth color are performed.

Important things to consider when choosing a Banpo dental clinic

Front tooth partial orthodontics requires fine adjustments to tooth angles within a narrow space that must be moved,

and because it deals with an important area that affects a person’s impression,

a dentist’s delicate technical skill and excellent aesthetic sense are absolutely required.

Rather than thinking,

"It’s just the front teeth, so I should go to the cheapest place with the most promotions,"

you should have your molar bite state accurately diagnosed down to the 0.1 mm level,

and find a place that can honestly determine whether partial orthodontics is possible without strain.

Not a factory-style dental clinic where the doctor changes every time you visit,

but one where the director takes full responsibility and communicates with you from the initial precise diagnosis,

to appliance attachment,

and all the way through the final moment when the appliances are removed,

so that you can achieve results you won’t regret for the rest of your life.

If you are considering partial orthodontics because of a front tooth complex,

don’t worry about it alone—leave a comment,

and we will answer sincerely.

With only safe and honest treatment plans tailored precisely to the patient,

without unnecessary treatment,

we hope you find a bright and confident smile like the coming spring days!

This was Gangnam Blanche Dental Clinic. Thank you.