If You're Wondering Which Orthodontic Clinic to Visit for Partial Braces Near Gangnam Station

Gangnam Dr. Prime Dental Clinic

Hello, I’m Director Park Yeol, an orthodontic specialist.

Partial orthodontic treatment is a method in which braces are attached to only six teeth: the large front teeth, the small front teeth, and the canines. Since braces are not attached to all the teeth and the treatment is completed in a relatively short period, it is also called short-term orthodontic treatment.

However, in many cases, there is a reason why short-term orthodontic treatment should not be done.

Let me give you an example.

Let’s assume someone has uneven front teeth and wants to make only the front teeth a little more even. In this case, if partial orthodontic treatment is performed, braces are attached to only the six front teeth.

This can make the front teeth look aligned while also giving them a slightly protruded appearance. Due to the principle of tooth movement, the teeth may become aligned but slightly pushed forward, and in some cases, a flaring effect may also occur.

The second issue is that the alignment of the teeth on the right and left sides is different. It is rare for the front teeth to be twisted symmetrically, and because the patterns of misalignment differ on the left and right, there is a possibility that even if the teeth become evenly arranged, they may be slightly tilted to the left or right.

Third, because braces are attached only to up to six teeth, including the front teeth and canines, only the front teeth move while the premolars behind the canines stay in place. As a result, a gap forms between the canines and the premolars.

If you are already familiar with partial orthodontic treatment, you may relate to what I am saying.

Therefore, partial orthodontic treatment may be considered if the front teeth are only very slightly misaligned, but when these three issues are taken into account, full orthodontic treatment is often necessary to achieve the result you really want.

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