Having a beautiful and attractive smile is a dream of all of us, but many need the help of experts to make this dream come true. Today, countless applicants around the world go to orthodontic clinics to modify their smile design to finally achieve their dream smile using invisible orthodontic appliances and transparent plates.

In orthodontic treatment, braces attached to the wire are used to apply force to the teeth and move them. Invisible orthodontics uses a set of custom removable retainer plates that sit snugly on the teeth when the patient places them on the teeth.

Because invisible orthodontic braces are custom-made for each patient to be perfectly sized, using invisible orthodontic benefits is the best option for adults and teens. Smoothing and tidying children’s teeth is more complicated. Because the patient and the mouth are still developing at an early age, the physician will consider stopping growth when determining appropriate treatment.

Invisible orthodontic braces are usually suitable for patients with mild to moderate dental irregularities or slightly spaced teeth. Invisible orthodontics is usually not a good treatment for patients with severely misaligned teeth, problems with the interdental space, such as severe underbite, overbite or crossbite, or severely crooked teeth.

The duration of invisible tooth orthodontics depends on how much the teeth move or rotate. The more crooked the teeth, or the more severe the bite disorder, the longer the treatment. Tidying teeth using invisible orthodontic braces usually takes 10 to 24 months. But if the adult patient has undergone orthodontic treatment as a child and the teeth have moved a little over a few years, it is enough to use Envisaging braces for only 10 weeks.

Because invisible orthodontic braces are not as accurate as old metal orthodontic braces, in some cases it is necessary to wire the teeth for a few months after the invisible orthodontic period to perform smaller and more delicate manipulations at the end of the treatment to achieve a perfect result.

The advantage of invisible orthodontics over metal orthodontics

The more beautiful appearance of invisible orthodontics and not attracting attention is not the only advantage of this new method. Invisible braces and removable orthodontic braces can be removed from the mouth, unlike fixed metal braces, to make brushing and flossing easier and to maintain better oral health. In addition, invisible orthodontics has other benefits such as no damage to the mouth, stress relief and.

The only benefit of tidying your teeth is not achieving an attractive smile. It is easier to take care of straight and aligned teeth and as a result, the long-term health of the teeth is guaranteed.

A tooth abscess occurs when bacteria invade the tooth pulp. The tooth marrow is the innermost layer of the tooth, consisting of soft tissue containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. Bacteria enter the tooth through caries or fractures and cracks on the tooth and reach the root of the tooth. A bacterial infection causes swelling and inflammation in the mouth and teeth. The pus from the infection is pushed through a narrow space in which inflammation forms into a sac (abscess) at the tip of the tooth root, and as the pus builds up, an abscess forms.

A dental abscess will not go away on its own without treatment. If an abscess or pus-filled sac ruptures, the pain may be greatly reduced, but it still needs treatment. If the dental abscess does not drain, the infection may spread to the jaws and other parts of the head and neck. It may even cause sepsis or a blood infection, which is a widespread and serious threat. If your immune system is weak and you do not treat dental abscesses, the risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body is much higher than for someone who has a healthy and strong immune system.

If the abscess is due to tooth decay or broken or cracked teeth:

The tooth and surrounding tissues are anesthetized and a hole is made from the top of the tooth to the inside.

Pus and dead tissue come out of the center of the tooth.

The inside of the tooth and its root canals are thoroughly cleaned and filled with a permanent substance.

A veneer is placed over the filled tooth to protect it.

If a dental abscess is due to an infection in the area between the teeth and the gums:

The abscess is removed and the site is thoroughly cleansed.

The root surface of the tooth becomes clean and soft.

In most cases, surgery or gingival reshaping is performed to prevent recurrence of the infection

Teeth should be extracted if:

Tooth decay or infection is so severe that it cannot be treated by filling or denervation.

A broken or cracked tooth is such that it cannot be repaired.

Infection or destruction of tissue (bone) between teeth and gums is very severe.

If a tooth is extracted, one of the following is used as a replacement:

Bridge

Implant

Dentures

Pharmacological treatments:

Antibiotics to remove the remnants of infections of the teeth or gums

Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen

Home treatment

While your dental abscess is healing, your dentist may also recommend the following to help reduce pain and discomfort:

Rinse mouth with warm salt water

Take over-the-counter painkillers if needed

Prevention

To prevent tooth abscesses, it is very important to prevent caries. The most important thing to prevent tooth decay is good care and oral hygiene. Things to consider are:

Drink water containing flouride

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a toothpaste containing flora

Use dental floss or interdental cleaners to thoroughly clean the space between the teeth on a daily basis

Change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or whenever your bristles wear out.

Have a balanced diet and reduce the consumption of sugary foods and snacks

See your dentist regularly for professional checking and cleaning of your teeth

Use antimicrobial or flora mouthwashes to add a protective layer against tooth decay

Regular dental checkups are an important part of preventive health care. The dentist will clean your baby’s teeth at each checkup and assess the risk of tooth decay. Every dentist takes a different approach to check a child’s teeth. In the process of checking children’s teeth, the dentist may apply a variety of protective measures such as the use of dental floss or sealant and fluoride therapy to reduce the risk of caries. X-ray radiographic procedures and other diagnostic procedures may also be included in the child’s dental examination.

Most likely, the dentist will explain to your child the proper diet and oral hygiene habits and proper brushing or flossing techniques during the child’s dental checkup. Another topic that the dentist teaches the child during the dental check-up is the methods of preventing oral injuries.

Regular dental checkups help keep your baby’s mouth and teeth healthy. Regular dental checkups give your child’s dentist the opportunity to provide guidance on caring for your child’s teeth, as well as early detection of any problems at the best possible time.

How often should a dental check-up be performed?
The answer to the question of how often your child needs a checkup is determined by a number of factors, including age, health, and the risk of tooth decay.

Ages 6 months to 1 year: Doctors recommend that the baby’s first dental check-up be performed as soon as the first tooth erupts. Your baby’s teeth and gums are also expected to be thoroughly examined in a thorough checkup.

Dentists recommend regular scheduling of dental checkups at regular intervals every 6 months for school children. However, your dentist may recommend shorter intervals or more frequent examinations, taking into account the risk factors for your child’s oral health.

Before planning your child’s first dental checkup, consider whether it is easier to see your family doctor or take your child to a pediatric dentist (a dentist who specializes in pediatric orthopedics from infancy to adolescence). Pediatric offices and dental equipment are usually designed for children’s tastes.

To help prepare your child for a dental checkup, do the following:

Schedule dental appointments carefully: Schedule your child’s dental check-up at an hour of the day when he or she is completely rested and is likely to work with the dentist.

Avoid using words such as pain or injury when talking to your child about dental checkups. Instead, tell your child that the dentist will use special tools to make sure his or her teeth are healthy.
Remind your child that you are also going to the dentist, but do not talk about your negative dental experiences.

Listen to your child. Encourage your child to talk to you about any fears they may have about going to the dentist or having a dental checkup.

What happens to your child during a dental check-up depends a lot on the child’s age and treatment needs.

For a checkup, your dentist may place your child on a table or hold your child in your lap. The dentist or oral health professional will then probably do the following:

Assess your child’s oral health and general health, your child’s eating, and drinking habits, and the risk of tooth decay

Cleaning plaque or stains on a child’s teeth with a gentle abrasion of a damp toothbrush

Demonstrate appropriate methods of brushing teeth

Check the amount of fluoride your child receives through their diet and use oral hygiene products and, if necessary, prescribe fluoride supplements or topical fluoride treatment on your child’s teeth.

Examination and search for any pests or bumps on the tongue, inside the cheek and roof of the child’s mouth

Investigating the effect of habits such as thumb and pacifier sucking on baby’s dental health

The dentist will continue to assess your child’s oral health and general health, eating and drinking habits, and the risk of tooth decay during each regular checkup. In addition to cleaning your child’s teeth, your dentist or oral hygienist may do the following:

Use X-rays of the teeth or, if necessary, perform other diagnostic procedures

Apply sealant (thin coating and plastic protective) on permanent teeth and other teeth that are susceptible to caries.

Correction of any cavities or dental defects

Check for any problems in the lower and upper teeth and the order and order of the child’s teeth next to each other

Inform your child about the consequences of sucking on a thumb, tooth, toothpick, or nail

Prescribe pre-orthodontic treatments such as mouth guards, or orthodontic braces to straighten your child’s teeth and correct misaligned teeth, as well as close gaps between teeth and correct disorders.

Pregnancy causes many changes in the mother’s body, including changes in the mouth and teeth. Changing the number of hormones makes the mouth more vulnerable to plaque and bacteria, two factors that make the gums sensitive during pregnancy. Tooth decay is more likely to occur during pregnancy, and like any other complication during pregnancy, what affects the mother affects the fetus. That is why mothers should be more concerned about oral hygiene than ever before. Prevention of gum disease is also very important because gum disease during pregnancy increases the risk of premature birth or death of the baby. Some women are also concerned about the effect of face and mouth photography on the fetus. However, in specialized orthodontic clinics, there are special protective devices that are placed on a woman’s abdomen during radiography so that the fetus is not exposed to radiation.

The effects of pregnancy on oral health

Complications of pregnancy for the mouth and teeth include the following:

Gum Infection: This condition is more likely to occur in the second trimester of pregnancy. The gums become swollen and tender, and there may be some bleeding gums, especially when brushing and flossing.

Undiagnosed gum disease: Although pregnancy does not lead to gum disease, pregnancy exacerbates untreated gum disease.

Pregnancy tumors: Overgrowth of tissue in the gum area is usually seen in the second trimester. Doctors suspect that plaque buildup may be the cause of these noncancerous tumors. These appendages bleed easily and look like raspberries. Pregnancy tumors usually disappear after delivery.

Plaque formation and mass: Pregnancy makes mothers more prone to plaque formation, and plaque buildup, in turn, leads to gum disease. Hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, are the main cause of plaque buildup. Plaque buildup is not necessarily due to an increase in plaque in the mouth, but rather to the fact that the body cannot deal with plaque as easily and quickly as it used to. That is why oral hygiene is so important during pregnancy. If the plaque is not removed from the tooth, gum disease will develop, and if the mother already has gum disease but does not notice the disease because it is painless, this untreated complication will worsen during pregnancy. The dentist can remove plaque from the teeth by scaling so that the pregnant mother can go through the gum disease without enduring it.

Oral health in pregnancy

We advise pregnant women that whenever they visit the dentist during these nine months, be sure to inform the dentist that you are pregnant so that they can enjoy special treatments during pregnancy and the dentist must use more caution and care. If an x-ray of the tooth is needed for emergency reasons or to diagnose a dental problem, the dentist will take all necessary precautions to protect the mother and fetus. The dentist uses a lead apron and thyroid necklace to protect the abdomen, thyroid and other parts of the body.

Tooth extraction during pregnancy should be done with caution so that the baby is not harmed in the slightest in the mother’s womb. Therefore, dentists do not usually brush their teeth during pregnancy. However, if the tooth infection is severe and incurable and there is a possibility of the infection spreading, the dentist recommends tooth extraction. The dentist has a special program for tooth extraction in each trimester of pregnancy:

First trimester: Fetal organs are formed in the first trimester. As a result, if the mother is anxious and worried when pulling a tooth, the fetus will be very vulnerable to defects in the formation of vital organs. For this reason, dentists generally do not extract teeth in the first trimester.

Second trimester: The fetus is growing during this period, so dentists consider this period to be a good time to extract teeth and perform other dental treatments.

Third trimester: The expectant mother cannot easily lie on a dental chair for long periods of time. In addition, bleeding is more likely to occur during tooth extraction and may be dangerous for the mother.

Infected or decayed teeth need prompt treatment. Root canal denervation is one of the most common treatments for this condition, in which the pulp under the infected tooth is removed before the infection spreads to the periapical area. Because improper oral position may harm the fetus, denervation should be performed if necessary. Neurosurgery is often necessary therapy and benefits the mother and fetus. Complications are as likely to occur after denervation as in any other treatment, although denervation carries the least risk to both mother and fetus.

There is nothing wrong with starting an orthodontic treatment or continuing treatment during pregnancy. The mother should tell the orthodontist if she is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Pregnant women sometimes gain weight and change the size of their face or mouth. In this case, the dentist performs a new molding of the mouth and teeth, then adjusts the invisible orthodontic plaque (Invisalign) and resizes it to make sure the orthodontic appliances are working properly. In addition, the time between orthodontic sessions is shortened to adjust metal orthodontic wires or lingual orthodontic appliances with changes in body weight.

The best way to take care of your mouth during pregnancy is like any other stage of life. Teeth should be brushed twice a day, flossed once, and seen by a dentist regularly.

Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day. Brushing three times a day helps fight plaque.

Floss between your teeth every day.

See your dentist for scaling and regular checkups.

Using an antimicrobial mouthwash helps remove plaque.

If you suffer from morning sickness and vomiting, rinse your mouth with a solution of a teaspoon of baking soda and water.

Eat healthy foods for the gums that contain nutrients such as calcium, B12, and vitamin C.

For those who have lost their teeth, there are usually two options: bridge and implant. But the question is usually which of these techniques is more appropriate? To answer this question, we briefly compare the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.

Technical and scientific reasons: To place a bridge or dental bridge, at least two other teeth must be shaved to place the bases of the bridge on them. This is because the two side teeth on which the base of the bridge rests must be made smaller so that the bridge fits snugly. If these teeth have a lot of filling and now need to be veneered or already have veneers, it will not be a big problem because these teeth have to be cut and veneered anyway. However, if these teeth are healthy or only slightly filled, using a bridge will cause a large amount of dentin to be lost, in which case implants are a more appropriate method. Unlike a bridge, an implant has the advantage that it can fill in the gaps individually without damaging adjacent teeth, because the implant is placed independently and as a strong, permanent prosthesis in the jawbone. And there is no need to grind other teeth. Implants are also a good method for those who have lost more teeth in one jaw, and for example, one half of their jaw or one whole jaw needs a tooth replacement. In these people, the bridge can usually not be used, because there is no end base to place the bridge. While the implant does not have this problem and this base can be placed in any part of the jaw.

Oral health status: People who do not have good oral health status, smokers, diabetics, and people with immune disorders are usually not good candidates for implants, because the metal implant prosthesis that is implanted inside the jawbone must be over time. It blends in with the jawbone and becomes one piece, but poor oral hygiene and poor blood flow or the immune system prevent this process and make success with implant treatment difficult. Although bridges also require hygiene, the bridge technique may be more effective in these cases.

Keeping and cleaning your teeth: One of the most important problems with bridges is the lack of access to all dental floss and problems when brushing. People who have bridges should also floss under the bridge. While the implant does not require additional steps for flossing and brushing, it is like a natural tooth in terms of brushing and flossing.

Cost: The cost of the bridge is less than the implant, but it should be borne in mind that in many cases, the bridge must be replaced after a few years, which imposes additional costs on the patient. Implants are usually a lifelong procedure, and because they are done in several stages over a period of several months, people can pay for them in several stages. However, for many patients, the issue of cost is very important and sometimes the main factor in their decision, but it is better to consider the advantages, and disadvantages of both methods.

Mechanical strength of teeth and strength of chewing: Neither of these two methods has the strength of natural teeth, but in comparison, the implant has complete superiority over the bridge, both in terms of strength and strength of the tooth itself and in terms of chewing strength.

Prevent jaw and gingival bone loss: As mentioned, the implant prosthesis, which is usually made of titanium metal, integrates with the jawbone after a while, which helps strengthen the jawbone and prevents jawbone and gingival bone loss. Takes place in areas where natural teeth have been extracted. Usually, the jawbone not only decays in the hollow part, but also the parts around the emptied part degenerate over time, which in the long run also affects the strength of the adjacent teeth. The implant prevents this problem compared to the bridge, because the gap in the tooth in the jawbone is filled by the prosthesis.

Beauty: This question cannot be answered conclusively. Although implants usually have better cosmetic results, in some cases the prosthesis may look more beautiful. When it comes to beauty, a dentist’s opinion can be very helpful in making a decision.

Conclusion: By comparing the above cases, it can be concluded that for those who have lost their teeth, the implant technique is generally superior to the bridge and can be a more suitable alternative to natural teeth and give a more natural feeling when chewing. Induce the person. However, it should be noted that all the information mentioned is only to help patients make more decisions, and the final decision is better to be made according to the specific situation of each person and in consultation with the dentist.