자주 묻는 질문
성장기 어린이를 위한
- 교정 검진을 위한 적절한 시기
- 자녀의 첫 교정 검진
- 성장기 어린이의 주의해야 할 문제
- 나중에 아이의 치아 배열이 바뀔 수 있나요?
연구 결과에 따르면 나이가 들면 치아가 변할 수 있다고 합니다. 성숙 변화라고 하는 이러한 점진적인 변화의 다양한 패턴은 20대 초반 이후에는 속도가 느려지지만 대부분의 사람들에게는 평생 동안 어느 정도 계속됩니다. 치료 없이 치아가 이상적인 배열과 교합으로 발달한 어린이도 성인이 되면 치아 교정 문제가 발생할 수 있습니다. 가장 흔한 성숙 변화는 아래 앞니(앞니)가 뻐드렁니가 되는 것입니다. 교정 치료 후 지시에 따라 리테이너를 착용하면 교정이 안정화됩니다. 풀 리테이너 착용 기간 외에도 야간 리테이너 착용은 치아의 성숙 변화를 예방할 수 있습니다.
성인용
- 성인이 치아교정 치료를 받기에는 너무 늦은 나이인가요?
- 성인에서 주의해야 할 문제
- 다양한 교정 치료에는 어떤 것이 있나요?
- 저는 흡연자입니다. 교정 치료에 어떤 영향을 미치나요?
- I am pregnant and want to begin orthodontic treatment. Is this OK
Discuss this question with your medical practitioner/physician and orthodontist before you start any orthodontic treatment, as pregnancy brings on bodily changes that may affect the mouth. Soft tissues such as gums become much more susceptible to infection.
But do note that when you are pregnant, it is important it is to take special care of your body including your teeth and gums. That is because hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy can increase your chances of developing gum disease.
So while you are pregnant, make sure you practice good oral hygiene, which means brushing and flossing everyday. By combining this routine with a healthy, balanced diet and regular dental visits, you will not only help avoid dental problems of your own, you will also contribute to the healthy development of your baby.
기타 일반적인 질문
- Why are retainers needed after orthodontic treatment?
After braces are removed, the teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth in their corrected, ideal positions until the bones and gums adopt to the treatment changes. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed is the best insurance that the treatment improvements last for a lifetime.
- Can I play sports while wearing braces?
Yes. Wearing a protective mouthguard is advised while playing any contact sports. Your orthodontist can recommend a specific mouthguard.
- Will my braces interfere with playing musical instruments?
Playing wind or bass instruments, such as the trumpet, will clearly require some adaptation to braces. With practice and a period of adjustment, braces typically do not interfere with the playing of musical instruments.
- What about the Wisdom teeth (third molars) - should they be removed?
In about three out of four cases where teeth have not been removed during orthodontic treatment, there are good reasons to have the wisdom teeth removed, usually when a person reaches his or her mid- to late-teen years. Careful studies have shown, however, that wisdom teeth do not cause or contribute to the progressive crowding of lower incisor teeth that can develop in the late teen years and beyond. Your Orthodontist can determine what is right for you.
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