Dentist warned about the consequences of improper bite treatment with braces

Improper installation of braces and poor hygiene can lead to inflammation and tooth loss. Maxim Obushenkov, the founder of the international brand Revyline, dentist, told Izvestia about this on February 16.

According to the expert, special care must be taken when choosing a doctor, since the orthodontist controls all treatment parameters — from the type of construction to the tension force. If a specialist incorrectly calculates the pressure on the teeth, this can lead to serious pathologies. Among the possible consequences, Obushenkov singled out gum recession, inflammation of the mucous membrane, and even destruction of the upper part of the teeth.

According to the doctor, errors in the treatment of the dental system can affect the general health of the patient. Overexertion of muscles due to incorrect braces provokes migraines, a shift in the center of gravity and a deterioration in posture. In the long term, there may be disorders in the temporomandibular joint and premature wear of tooth enamel.

"If you experience discomfort while wearing braces, be sure to inform your orthodontist. He will schedule an appointment to assess and correct the situation, to avoid possible problems or complications," he said.

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In addition, as the dentist emphasized, in the process of bite correction, it is unacceptable to remove orthodontic structures on your own before the end of therapy. Such actions provoke a relapse, in which the teeth return to their original position. After completing the main stage of treatment, patients should strictly follow the doctor's recommendations, including wearing a mouth guard and regular routine checkups.

Special attention should be paid to home oral hygiene, the expert added. Due to the presence of non-removable elements, conventional brushes are not enough for high-quality cleaning.

"In addition to special orthodontic brushes, be sure to use additional hygiene products: an irrigator, brushes of different sizes (they allow cleaning both interdental spaces and parts of fixed orthodontic structures), threads, monopuckle brushes," the expert recommended.

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On Monday, February 9, Victoria Karatayeva, the chief dentist of All Yours Dentistry, spoke about the habits that lead to the destruction of tooth enamel. According to the expert, one of the unobvious provocateurs of enamel destruction is the habit of washing down hot food with cold drinks, as temperature fluctuations increase sensitivity and can provoke microcracks on the enamel. Another reason is acidic foods and drinks: water with lemon in the morning, citrus smoothies, sugar—free sodas, the dentist added.

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