Hello, this is Lee Soo-gyeong, a specialist in integrated dentistry
going through collaborative treatment with an orthodontic specialist at a dental clinic in Balsandong.

For important occasions such as blind dates or job interviews,
the time it takes to form an impression of someone
is known to be only 3 seconds.
To make a good first impression,
people go to the hair salon to do their hair
and get their makeup done nicely,
but there is one thing we tend to forget.
That is, "teeth"
Surprisingly, slightly crooked front teeth, gaps between teeth,
discolored areas that look yellow, and other similar issues
can be factors that reduce aesthetics when they are related to oral health.
That is why treatments such as one-day whitening and orthodontics
have recently started to draw a lot of attention.
Treatment to improve aesthetics.
It should definitely be done if necessary,
but "treatment" must always be carried out under 000 00.
Balsandong Dental Clinic Oral Information
What is 000 00?
Accurate diagnosis
Everyone has a different oral environment,
and different problems as well.
So if a one-size-fits-all solution is provided,
the results are bound to vary from person to person.
Just as clothes fit better when they are custom-made rather than ready-made,
treatment should also be customized for each individual.
That is why, to improve aesthetic factors,
it should not be a treatment that everyone is doing,
but rather one that carefully examines your oral condition
and is carried out accordingly.
Balsandong Dental Clinic Oral Information
Slightly Crooked Front Teeth
Orthodontic treatment is sometimes received because the bite does not align,
but it can also be performed when the front teeth are slightly crooked or gaps develop between them,
leading to aesthetic concerns.
If the alignment of the teeth is slightly off
or gaps form between the teeth, creating a midline diastema,
it may not have a major impact on the bite,
but for the patient it can become a complex, leading to a lack of confidence or
problems in interpersonal relationships.
In such cases, you can straighten the alignment of the teeth
and closely close the gaps between them by performing
[partial front-tooth orthodontic treatment].
However, if the alignment of the teeth is somewhat severely crooked,
the bite itself is problematic, or
if the molars are also partially misaligned and show signs of malocclusion,
it is not suitable.
If you think of it as a house,
it may be easier to understand.
From the standpoint of completeness,
full orthodontic treatment is the better choice.
That is because it can reconstruct an ideal bite
from the front teeth all the way to the molars.
So it can be seen as similar to rebuilding a building from scratch.
On the other hand, if the treatment is performed only in part,
it can reconstruct the bite only within the front teeth.
So although it may be difficult to create an ideal bite,
the problems causing discomfort can be resolved.
It can be compared to remodeling.
Even if it is difficult to completely solve the internal issues,
the visible interior can still be improved.
Like a house, these two approaches each have different advantages.
Even if a comprehensive improvement is better in terms of completeness,
in terms of the number of appliances, duration, and cost,
a partial improvement is more reasonable.
Because their advantages and disadvantages differ,
you need to carefully compare and determine which method can produce a more favorable result.
So in which cases does each method shine?
At Balsandong Dental Clinic,
we prepared example materials.
Balsandong Dental Clinic Oral Information
Cases where treatment of only the front teeth is sufficient

As in the photo from Balsandong Dental Clinic, this can be applied when only the front teeth are crooked,
and there is an implant in the molar area, making tooth movement
difficult.

As in the example case I showed you, if there is a problem only in the lower teeth,
the appliance can be attached only to the mandibular front teeth
to resolve the crooked alignment of the teeth.
Balsandong Dental Clinic Oral Information
Cases where full treatment is needed


On the other hand, if the protrusion is severe and the entire dental arch
needs to be moved backward,
or if both the molars and front teeth do not bite together properly,
or in cases of crossbite,

improvement through full orthodontic treatment is necessary.
Have you now understood to some extent
in which situations it is needed?
As explained earlier, which treatment is more appropriate
and which method produces a more favorable result
can be determined through an accurate diagnosis.
Therefore, if you have related concerns,
please be sure to consult with a specialist first
and choose the treatment that is right for you.
This has been Lee Soo-gyeong.