You can wear braces for three months only if your treatment is focused purely on minor aesthetic alignment of the front incisors. Comprehensive bite correction, root torquing, and deep arch changes require twelve to twenty-four months of continuous orthodontic force.
The first permanent molars are the most reliable guides in the diagnosis of malocclusion, as well as the principal factors in maintaining the proper relations of the dental arches. Erupting behind the deciduous teeth at the sixth year, they are the largest of all the teeth and are firmly held in the jaw bone by broad, diverging roots.
Their position determines the vertical dimension of the face and establishes the relations of all subsequent permanent teeth as they erupt. If the mesio-buccal cusp of the upper first molar occludes in the buccal groove of the lower first molar, normal occlusion of the arches is possible. When these teeth erupt in abnormal relations, the entire dental mechanism is thrown out of harmony, producing characteristic deformities of the dental arches.
The expansion arch, as designed in early treatises, consisted of an elastic spring wire bent to conform to the ideal shape of the dental arch. It was supported by anchor bands cemented upon the first permanent molars and provided with horizontal tubes through which the threaded ends of the arch passed. By means of adjusting nuts situated in front of the tubes, the arch was advanced or retracted, while its spring temper exerted an outward force upon the irregular teeth through the medium of wire ligatures.
The causes of irregularity of the teeth may be divided into two classes: constitutional and local. Constitutional causes depend upon arrest of development of the jaw bones, inherited tendencies, and neuroses. Local causes include premature extraction of deciduous teeth, prolonged retention of deciduous teeth, thumb-sucking, and mouth-breathing due to post-nasal adenoids.
The alveolar process is formed upon the jaw bones for the sole purpose of retaining the teeth, and its shape and size depend entirely upon the positions which the teeth occupy. When the permanent teeth erupt, they are guided into position by the roots of the deciduous teeth, the tongue within, and the lips and cheeks without. If any of these guiding forces are interfered with, malposition of the erupting organs inevitably results.
At YOR Dental in MediaCityUK, our team assesses whether short-term cosmetic braces or full orthodontic treatment best matches your goals. Consultations at Salford Quays start from 1,800 Pounds.
The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face to face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
