A Letter to Patients Worried About Loose Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment

Hello~

I’m Lee Ju-ri, the chief doctor at Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

Doctor, my teeth are moving.

My teeth are shaking.

Is that okay?

Many people come to the clinic in surprise!!

You may even feel the looseness if you push on them with your finger,

and worry, “What if my teeth fall out like this??”

This is a temporary phenomenon that appears during tooth movement!!

I’ll explain why this happens~!

A Letter to Patients Worried About Loose Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment

To understand why loose teeth occur during orthodontic treatment,

you need to understand the principle of how teeth move!!!

1. The Principle of Tooth Movement

Teeth are supported by bone and gums.

Source: Naver Knowledge Encyclopedia

Whether orthodontic appliances are attached,

or clear aligners are worn,

the principle of orthodontic treatment is that force is applied to the teeth, causing them to move.

During this process, the bone and tissues around the teeth are remodeled,

helping the teeth move to a new position.

The alveolar bone around the teeth is broken down

and newly formed, you could say~~

This process can cause discomfort.

2. Temporary Pain and Discomfort

During the process of tooth movement,

the most common experiences are pain and discomfort.

Usually, after the orthodontic appliance is first attached

or when the wire is replaced,

for a few days, force and pressure are applied to the teeth,

which can cause pain.

This is a natural response as the teeth move to a new position!

If there is too little discomfort, it may also be a sign that the teeth are not movingㅠ

It’s not only the teeth that move

—the surrounding tissues must also change!!

You may think orthodontic treatment is simply about arranging the teeth neatly,

but because the teeth are rooted in the alveolar bone,

when the tooth roots move,

it means the surrounding tissues are also undergoing change~

Source: National Health Information Portal

As shown in the photo, the periodontal ligament is located around the tooth roots,

and this tissue allows the teeth to move.

The surrounding gum bone is broken down

and newly formed, which takes time,

and during this process, you may feel symptoms of loose teeth during orthodontic treatment.

This is a temporary phenomenon caused by the teeth moving away from their original position,

so there is no need to worry too much~

Also at this time, you may feel that your face looks relatively less attractive...

(symptoms like that can happen because the alignment of the teeth is unevenㅠㅠ)

What matters is an unshakable mind!!

Have you heard the popular expression “What matters is an unshakable mind”~?

What matters is what you look like after the orthodontic treatment is finished!

You may also experience psychological changes due to loose teeth during treatment.

Stress about appearance,

anxiety about whether the treatment is going well,

worrying whether my teeth are okay

I understand all of that.

It’s temporary, so please don’t worry!!

Pain, changes in the gums, and changes in tooth position are all

necessary processes for the teeth to move to a new position.

It is important to fully understand these changes,

and to maintain a positive mindset while undergoing orthodontic treatment!!

If you are too anxious, it is also a good idea to visit the clinic and get checked.

This was Lee Ju-ri, chief doctor!! 😊

| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information and promoting the clinic, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Services Act. The provided information is for reference only, and for symptom assessment and accurate management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may carry risks depending on the individual (such as inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make decisions after sufficient consultation with medical professionals in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |

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