[Ask a dentist] The merit of treating the corrected teeth by "going back" in such a case

[Ask a dentist] The merit of treating the corrected teeth by "going back" in such a case

The orthodontic treatment that I went to when I was a child could grow back again as an adult.In such a case, the orthodontic treatment for the back is performed.After the orthodontic "back", the orthodontic treatment is performed again.In retrospective orthodontic treatment, it is common to select a mouthpiece correction, but why is it a mouthpiece, not a wire?I asked Mr. Saeko Kokubun, a Banana dental and orthodontics.[This article is published after confirming the credibility of medical information by Medical Doc Medical Advisor].

What is "orthodontic treatment for returning"?

Editorial Department: What is "orthodontic treatment for backwards"? Dr. Kokubun: The fact that the clean teeth alignment returned to the original despite having performed orthodontic treatment in the past is called "back". Then, by performing orthodontic treatment again, it is "orthodontic treatment for returning" to adjust the teeth neatly. Editorial Department: Why do you return after correction? Dr. Kokubu: Every tooth is moving little by little. In particular, teeth that have just finished correction are still weak with the surrounding bones and the foundation is unstable. In addition, teeth are used every day, so if the strength of the bite, the muscles of the cheeks, the tongue, etc. are applied, the teeth will move, not to mention the correction, or even after a long time from orthodontic treatment. Also, if orthodontic treatment is insufficient, it may cause a return. Editorial Department: Even if you correct your teeth, the way of using your mouth is the same as before, so your teeth will be worse again. Dr. Kokubun: That's right. There are problems with the skeleton born with them, and the fact that the muscles around the mouth remembers the movement so far can also cause a return. It is "orthodontic treatment for the back of the back" to correct the "return" and make it clean again.

"Retainer" to prevent returning

Editorial Department: Is it possible to prevent it so as not to return after correction in the first place? Dr. Kokubun: Use a retainer called a "retainer" after the orthodontic treatment is completed to prevent the backing. This is necessary to stabilize and maintain the neat tooth alignment in orthodontic treatment, but if you stop using this use or use it as instructed by the dentist, you will use it incorrectly. May be restored. Editorial Department: How long does the retainer use it? Dr. Kokubu: In general, the better the retainer is worn, the better. Usually, it is recommended to attach a retainer for the same period as the correction period, for example, if it takes two years, the retainer should be attached for at least two years. During the day, it is a guide to wearing about 12-18 hours. Also, when you sleep at night, it is ideal to wear a retainer every night. In our hospital, "Please think that the preservative device is a lifetime." Editorial Department: If the retainer does not prevent the return, the orthodontic treatment will be performed. How do you do the orthodontic treatment on the back? Dr. Kokubu: Basically, the orthodontic treatment of the retrospective is performed by mouthpiece orthodontic, just like normal orthodontic treatment. Editorial Department: Which method is recommended? Dr. Kokubu: The idea may differ depending on the dental clinic, but we recommend the mouthpiece correction. In the first place, mouthpiece correction is a treatment developed for orthodontic treatment. For this reason, we recommend normal mouthpiece correction when performing orthodontic treatment for returning.