Before Orthodontic Treatment

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This is Blanche Dental Clinic, where your smile becomes a work of art.

Are you only worrying about questions like, “Where is the best place for orthodontic treatment?” and “How much will it cost?” when considering a major change in your life through orthodontics?

Orthodontic treatment is difficult to reverse once started and takes a long time.

Today, before you begin orthodontic treatment, we will organize the key criteria that can help protect both your valuable wallet and your dental health at the same time.

Patients who come for orthodontic consultations commonly share the same concerns.

“What if my mouth looks too sunken after treatment?”, “What if my gums weaken and my teeth become loose?”

These worries are natural when the purpose of orthodontics is limited to simply “aligning the teeth.”

“Deep discounts” or “special event prices” are certainly attractive.

However, orthodontics is a comprehensive medical service that includes not only appliance costs, but also the doctor’s skill, precise diagnostic equipment, and a maintenance system.

Places that emphasize only very low prices may omit the truly important part—“individualized diagnosis”—due to volume-based treatment, so caution is needed.

The success of orthodontics depends not on the front teeth visible in the mirror, but on the bite of the unseen molars.

The upper and lower teeth must interlock properly like gears in order to chew comfortably and extend the life of the teeth.

You should choose a dental clinic that prioritizes functional completeness, not just cosmetically pretty orthodontic results.

Orthodontics is a delicate process carried out over months to years while tracking changes in the patient’s condition.

That is why a “dedicated primary doctor system,” in which the doctor who first establishes the treatment plan remains responsible to the end, is essential.

If the doctor in charge changes frequently, the direction of treatment can become unstable, and responsibility for the outcome may become unclear.

When orthodontic force is applied, the tooth roots move. If the jawbone and gums are not strong enough at that time, root resorption or gum recession can become severe.

Careful gum treatment and scaling before orthodontics are essential, and thorough oral care must also be maintained during treatment to achieve safe results.

If you hear a “click” when opening your mouth or feel stiffness around the jaw, you must inform the medical staff before starting orthodontic treatment.

This is because moving the teeth while ignoring the condition of the temporomandibular joint may worsen pain or distort the orthodontic outcome.

Diagnosis from medical staff who fully understand the relationship between the temporomandibular joint and the dental arch is necessary.

In many cases, “extraction orthodontics,” which involves removing healthy teeth to create space, is necessary.

However, with recent advances in technology, the number of cases where non-extraction orthodontics is possible has also increased.

Rather than simply being told, “You have to extract them no matter what,” it is safer to consult a clinic that clearly explains why extraction is needed or whether there is a way to create space without extraction.

Blanche Dental Clinic is not satisfied with merely aligning teeth.

We take a three-dimensional approach, considering the facial silhouette, smile line, and the stability of the temporomandibular joint and bite.

Rather than forcing treatment, we promise care that follows the proper path, preserving the health of the patient’s natural teeth as much as possible while achieving the most harmonious result.

Choosing an orthodontic clinic—do you now have a better sense of what criteria to use?

If you simply remember the checklist shared today, you can prevent wasting time and money due to poor orthodontic treatment.

If you would like more specific advice for the first step toward a healthy and beautiful smile, please watch Blanche Dental Clinic’s YouTube video!

The content of this post was organized based on a Blanche Dental Clinic YouTube video.