Consequences of braces, contraindications and side effects, disadvantages in adults, in adolescents

Treatment using braces is very popular with patients. This is due to a number of advantages of this method. However, it would be rash to think that such treatment does not have the negative consequences that, for a number of reasons, appear in some patients. At the same time, there are misconceptions associated with the consequences, contraindications of braces, belief in which prompts a number of people to abandon this method of correction. malocclusion.

Now is the time to find out exactly what problems can really arise when wearing such designs.

Negative effects while wearing

Complications or consequences of wearing braces are mainly associated with violation of treatment rules or non-compliance with personal

hygiene during use.

The consequences of wearing systems can be roughly divided into several types. Among the most common in adults and adolescents are the following:

1. The presence of a third-party object in the oral cavity. In order to avoid this problem, it is important for the patient to first psychologically tune in to the fact that there will be a foreign object in his mouth for some time. This unpleasant sensation will go away on its own 2-3 weeks after the braces are installed.
2. Feeling pain. This is a natural process. The reason is that the system has started to work by exerting some force on the teeth that are not located correctly. If the pain is very severe, you can accept anesthetic. After 1-2 weeks, the pain goes away. Otherwise, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
3. Rubbing oral mucosa. The considerable size and specific design of the system naturally leads to some discomfort. The possibility of rubbing the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheeks is also possible. To fix the problem, you can use waxthat covers the surface of the braces. Due to this, the friction between the elements of the system and oral mucosa is reduced to a minimum.
4. Changing pronunciation. It will take some time to fix this problem. Most of all lead to violation of diction lingual braces, which are located closer than others to the speech apparatus. Normal vestibular attitudes are less likely to change pronunciation than others. Reading aloud will help you cope with the changed diction faster.
5. Some restriction in the diet. No significant dietary changes are required. It is necessary to follow these nutritional rules: eat less solid food, cutting it into pieces; try not to eat sticky or viscous food; very hot or cold drinks should be avoided.
6. My head starts to hurt. If the bite turned out to be incorrect, not because of the jaw features, but was the result of problems, for example, with the spine, then braces not only cannot solve the problem, but, on the contrary, can be complicated. Pains in the head area appear or intensify, a person begins to get tired quickly and other symptoms appear. This does not mean that you need to abandon the use of the structure. But it is important to "insure" yourself and to carry out all serious procedures with teeth under the constant supervision of not only an orthodontist, but also an orthopedist or osteopath, as well as a neurologist.

In some cases, the development of complex consequences of wearing associated with the individual characteristics of patients is not excluded, for example:

• integrity violation tooth enamel;
• process development demineralization enamels;
• development destruction the roots of the teeth in their upper part;
• development caries, periodontitis, gingivitis.

With a careful attitude to your health, following the doctor's recommendations, you can avoid the development of consequences in the process of wearing a bracket system.

Problems after removal

After removing the braces, you may also experience discomfort. The main reasons for such situations are too much pressure on the teeth and little experience. orthodontist.

Main problems:

1. Enamel color changes. The discoloration is due to residues on the dental surface of the protective adhesive. After hygienic cleaning of the teeth, the color returns to normal.
2. Teeth are crooked. As a result of using the system, the location of the teeth, bone tissue and blood vessels changes. After removing the structure, the teeth "try" to return to their original place, but it is no longer there. So they get somewhere that leads to them curvature. The occurrence of such a situation is possible only if the patient refused to install retainers, which are responsible for the final correct fixation of the teeth after the removal of the structure.
3. Large teeth form between the teeth. crevices. The cause of the problem is the same as in the previous case. Retainers will help fix it.

Hygiene difficulties, side effects of poor care

The positive result of treatment depends not only on the professionalism of the orthodontist, but also on the patient's compliance with his recommendations. One of them is oral hygiene.

The use of braces significantly complicates dental care. This leads to the fact that food debris accumulates around the products, destroying and demineralizing the enamel, contributing to the development of pathogenic microflora.

If the rules of hygiene are violated, the possibility of development is not excluded. periodontal disease or caries, the appearance stains on teeth and gums.

In order to avoid such complications, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Use toothbrushwhich has soft bristles.
2. Toothpaste should contain fluorinewhich contributes to strengthening enamels.
3. Enjoy brush for teeth and dental flossthrough which you can remove food debris and plaque even in hard-to-reach places. It is advised to use irrigator.

Patients are interested - questions are formed

Consequences and reasons for removing fours and eights for braces

When installing, it is often necessary to remove the fourth and eighth dental units in a row. Main reasons:

1. All teeth must be placed in one row without displacement. If the molars are not touched and all of them remain in place, there is a high risk that the process of wearing the structure will be accompanied by the inability of the row of teeth to become even, since there is not enough free space to move to it unit curves.
2. For symmetry and a good facial oval (removing eights).

By removing interfering dental units, the doctor prioritizes the health and beauty of the patient's smile. At the time of the procedure, he may not have interfering elements, but the specialist understands that in the process of alignment for the teeth, over time, there will be a serious lack of free space. In such a situation, it is useless to install leveling systems.

Without good reason, a trained technician will not remove a healthy item. Depending on the situation, he can remove eights on two jaws, or he can limit himself to one jaw element.

Sometimes it is necessary to remove the figure eight, which has not yet cut throughto prevent the treatment from going in the wrong direction. This decision is made only after the jaw scan.

There is no gap between the teeth, even in the place of the torn out, after the braces system. The teeth are aligned, forming a common, beautiful row.

Cons and consequences of installing structures in adolescents

Installation of braces is advisable after the bite is already finally formed (9 - 10 years). Some experts believe that at the age of 12-13, the jaw is actively formed, and when intervening in this process, the possibility of unforeseen consequences is not excluded.

The final decision is made individually for each patient based on the results of X-ray diagnostics.

Based on medical practice, braces affect not only the teeth, but also the skull as a whole, which means posture and even hormonal levels. Unfortunately, this influence is not always favorable.

For some adolescents, treatment with orthodontic products goes well, for others it does not.

In order for the products to work for the good, creating a beautiful smile, and not disfiguring the posture during its formation, it is necessary to approach their process correctly and here a lot depends on the parents. Here's what some doctors advise:

1. Before setting up an orthodontic construction, it is important to consult not only with an orthodontist, but also with an osteopath, since it is he who knows a lot about the relationship in the human body. Depending on the state of the adolescent body, this specialist can predict and prevent possible negative consequences. Sometimes it is advised to postpone the treatment with braces or to correct the bite in another way.
2. While wearing the construction, it is advisable for a teenager to regularly visit an osteopath who will relax tensions and help the body adapt to the installed products. In large dentistry, this is the norm: correction by an orthodontist and in the near future - a visit to an osteopath.
3. After removing the braces, it takes time for osteopathic work to adapt the body to new living conditions with a new bite (and without the usual pressure).

Lingual braces - negative sides

The structure is mounted on the inner tooth side, which makes it almost invisible. Lingual systems have an aesthetic appearance and are relevant when it is necessary to correct complex anomalies.

Among the disadvantages should be noted the high cost of their installation, as well as the possibility of breaking the pronunciation for some time. Such designs have a long installation and wearing period.

The use of lingual braces can cause enamel cracking or cracking after the system is removed from the mouth.

Ceramic braces - cons and complications

Ceramic models make teeth more attractive during treatment in comparison with other types of structures. Virtually no effect on the quality of pronunciation.

The disadvantages include the high price and long wearing period. The possibility of peeling off one of the braces is not excluded. The use of adhesive systems will help to avoid this problem.

As for the possible negative consequences, these include the development of caries or periodontitis in case of non-observance of the rules for caring for the oral cavity.

Contraindications

All contraindications to the installation of braces can be conditionally subdivided into 2 types: relative (can be corrected) and absolute (cannot be corrected).

Relative:

• inadequate oral hygiene;
• the development of caries or periodontitis in an acute form;
• the presence of an allergic reaction to pain relievers.

Absolute:

• the absence of one or more teeth in certain places;
• respiratory tract tuberculosis;
• disruption of the functioning of the endocrine or immune systems;
• oncological diseases;
• diseases of the circulatory system;
• epilepsy;
• diseases of the central nervous system;
• drug addiction, alcoholism in a chronic form.

Before starting the installation, you must undergo a medical examination, and then consult with an orthodontist.

What happens if you swallow a bracket

Braces are made of materials that are safe for the body. They will not irritate the esophagus, stomach or intestines. The system lock will pass through the digestive tract and leave the body naturally.

If a sharp-edged part is swallowed, it may cause pain. Nevertheless, the walls of the esophagus are durable and elastic, therefore they are able to pass a small sharp object through themselves without consequences. However, it is advisable to see a doctor to avoid complications.

In any case, in order to continue the treatment of the occlusion, it is necessary to contact the orthodontist to install a new element.