Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry. In the orthodontics department, where disorders in the jaw and teeth are diagnosed and treated, not only teeth but also lower and mid-face irregularities are treated. In orthodontics, where two treatment methods are applied: mobile and fixed, treatment age is important. While only dental irregularities can be treated at any age, the treatment of skeletal disorders must be done before the completion of adolescence.

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What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the proper placement of malpositioned teeth on the jaw bones and the diagnosis and treatment of facial irregularities. The aim is to have properly aligned teeth that are compatible with the teeth in the opposite jaw. Of course, although it means straight teeth, the Orthodontics department, which goes beyond its literal meaning, today treats not only teeth but also lower and mid-face irregularities.

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How is Orthodontics Treated?

Orthodontic treatment is divided into two: removable or fixed. Removable treatment is performed with prostheses called transparent plates or appliances that the patient can wear and remove in the mouth. This method is used to correct simple crookedness and interdental spaces. In fixed treatment, parts called brackets, which are fixed on the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient, are glued. These parts can be metal or ceramic and are joined together with special wires. In this way, teeth are moved and crookedness is corrected.

In addition, to correct some jaw problems, jaws are corrected by using external chin rests and headgears.

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How Long Does Orthodontic Treatment Take?

The duration of orthodontic treatment varies for each patient. Treatment duration varies from patient to patient and even from physician to physician.

In general, orthodontic treatment involves a long-term treatment process. While some malocclusions can be corrected with a single-stage treatment, in some cases, improvement can only be achieved after two or three stages of treatment. While simpler orthodontic problems can be solved with a treatment plan of a few months, there are also patients whose treatment may take up to 1.5-2 years, depending on the type of problem experienced.