Why Orthodontic Treatment Needs to Take Time

For many teenagers, wearing braces is like a rite of passage. Unfortunately, in previous years braces consist of bulky stainless steel. If only those teenagers were able to see what's in store for them with today's breakthroughs in orthodontic brace technology, they could have said, Good-bye, metal mouth.

Today's orthodontic innovations feature sleek and snazzy dental appliances that are virtually imperceptible. Many of these current braces are also fashionably designed. This allows both teenagers and adults to enjoy an inspiring range of options to choose from.

Reading this, you might be wondering what orthodontic treatment is right for you. According to Peter M. Spalding, DDS, your choice of orthodontic braces necessarily depends on the correction you need for your teeth. Dr. Spalding is an associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry.

To achieve the best results, treatment for minor orthodontic problems will have to take about a year. For more complex situations, treatment time will probably run up to two years.

For teenagers, two years of treatment may seem like a long time to be wearing braces. From an esthetic standpoint, Dr. Spalding explains that the time required in corrective orthodontics is crucial to aligning crooked teeth and fixing an uneven bite.

There's a certain amount of time necessary to move teeth through bone, Dr. Spalding clarifies. There is a danger of trying to move the teeth too hurriedly as, according to him, this can cause more harm than good, resulting in an unsatisfactory consequence.

Esthetics isn't the only concern. For adults and teenagers suffering from crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, proper function is another issue. There are also other dental disorders that may arise, such as gum disease and tooth decay, which could lead to tooth loss.

An uneven bite or crooked teeth can lead to abnormal conditions. If you think you have these dental health issues, speak with an orthodontist.

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