Can the Treatment Period for Protruding Mouth Orthodontics Be Shortened?

Can the Treatment Period for Protruding Mouth Orthodontics Be Shortened?

Hello.

I’m Dr. Oh Suhwan, a dentist who has spent 18 years providing customized treatment based on understanding the value of a smile.

One of the biggest concerns when starting protruding mouth correction is the <treatment period for protruding mouth correction>.

How long will it take

before protruding mouth correction is over...

In fact, when you first start orthodontic treatment, it is difficult to predict exactly how much time it will take.

Because protruding mouth correction generally takes more than two years,

it is only natural to worry, “Can I really wait that long?”

So in today’s post, I’ve prepared the following two topics.

1. Why protruding mouth correction takes so long
2. Whether there is a way to shorten the treatment period

Please focus for just 2 minutes.

Why Protruding Mouth Orthodontics Takes a Long Time Protruding Mouth Orthodontic Treatment Period First, let’s look at why protruding mouth orthodontics takes so long.

Orthodontic treatment does not end simply by moving the teeth.

When teeth are moved, the jawbone must go through a remodeling process.

The jawbone is resorbed in the direction the teeth move,

and new bone is formed on the opposite side, allowing the teeth to settle into a stable position.

This process takes time.

To put it simply, orthodontic treatment is similar to riding a bicycle from Seoul to Busan.

Surgery such as double-jaw surgery or jaw correction surgery, which can show immediate results in a short period, is

more like taking the KTX.

It takes time, but it is that much safer,

and it can be considered a safe procedure that places little strain on the teeth or gums.

The treatment period can be as short as 4 to 6 months,

or it can take up to 2 or 3 years.

In general, non-extraction orthodontics is said to take 1 year to 1 year and 6 months,

while extraction orthodontics takes about 2 years to 2 years and 6 months.

So, here is what you are really curious about:

Next, I’ll tell you a few tips for shortening the protruding mouth orthodontic treatment period.

4 Ways to Shorten the Protruding Mouth Orthodontic Treatment Period I’ll get straight to the point and explain each one.

1️⃣ Choose a self-ligating orthodontic appliance

There are several types of orthodontic appliances,

but self-ligating appliances may help shorten the protruding mouth orthodontic treatment period compared with conventional braces.

Self-ligating appliances reduce friction between the brackets and wires,

so tooth movement can proceed more smoothly and quickly.

As a result, the protruding mouth orthodontic treatment period can be shortened somewhat.

2️⃣ Minimize changes in the primary doctor

There is a saying: “When too many hands row the boat, it ends up going up the mountain.”

The same is true in orthodontic treatment—if the primary doctor changes often,

there may be confusion in the treatment plan or a lack of consistency.

As a result, the treatment period may become longer.

So when you first start treatment,

it is important to receive care at a place where the medical team in charge of the treatment does not change.

If the medical team can continue carrying out the treatment plan consistently, unexpected delays can be avoided.

3️⃣ Clarify your treatment goals

Before starting treatment, it is very important to know exactly what results you want.

For example, some people start orthodontic treatment with the goal of “correcting crooked front teeth,”

but later may want bigger improvements such as correcting asymmetry or improving appearance.

In such cases, the protruding mouth orthodontic treatment period will inevitably become longer,

so it is important to organize clearly what you want from the beginning before starting treatment.

4️⃣ Find a good medical team

No matter how good the appliance and treatment plan are, you still need a medical team that can guide the process well.

Just by meeting a good medical team, treatment can proceed quickly and effectively.

If you previously had orthodontic treatment but were not satisfied with the results,

retreatment may take additional time.

Therefore, choosing the medical team for your first orthodontic treatment is very important.

Let me summarize how to shorten the treatment period for protruding mouth orthodontics.

• Choose a self-ligating orthodontic appliance

• Minimize changes in the primary doctor

• Clarify treatment goals

• Find a good medical team

Protruding mouth orthodontic treatment is a process that takes time,

but if you start treatment while considering ways to make it more effective and faster,

you may be able to achieve more satisfying results.

If you are thinking about orthodontic treatment,

please keep these points in mind and visit a dental clinic for a consultation.

This has been Dr. Oh from Smile D. Thank you.