{"id":2761,"date":"2025-03-11T01:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtayseerken.com\/ortodonti-tedavisi-hakkinda-sikca-sorulan-sorular\/"},"modified":"2025-04-04T22:34:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T19:34:26","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-orthodontic-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtayseerken.com\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-orthodontic-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Orthodontic Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How long does my child need to use the functional appliance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your orthodontist will tell you how much the appliance should be used during the day. Using the appliance for the appropriate period is very important for the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a feeling of pain while using a functional appliance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all orthodontic treatments, it is quite normal to have pain in the first few days after control appointments. Some patients do not feel any pain. Mostly, these pains go away on their own without the need to take painkillers. There is no harm in patients with a low pain threshold taking painkillers (Read the leaflet of the medicine before use). You should apply to the clinic in case of persistent pain or unexpected situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a difference in speech while using a functional appliance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some functional appliances can create differences in speech and swallowing. It is quite normal for the child to find this situation strange and not want to wear the appliance. In this case, the attitude of the patient’s parents is very important. The orthodontist and the patient’s parents should explain to the child in the same parallel that this situation is temporary and that it is a treatment that needs to be done for their own health. Activities such as reading books aloud at home and singing songs will accelerate the return of speech to its former state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you eat and drink while the removable functional appliance is in the mouth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely no food should be eaten while using removable appliances. There is a possibility of the appliance breaking and deforming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not recommended to drink beverages (except water) with the appliance. Decay foci may form between the appliance and the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How should removable functional appliances be stored?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appliances should be cleaned after being removed from the mouth and stored in the plastic box provided by your orthodontist. The possibility of losing appliances stored in a box is high. It should definitely not be left without its box, wrapped in a napkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should be considered when using removable functional appliances?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your orthodontist will warn you about some foods such as hard and sticky foods. You should avoid foods such as candy, sugary gum, and chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acidic drinks, including diet drinks, and consumption of excessive amounts of sugary fruit juice should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to brush teeth while using fixed functional appliances?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless your orthodontist states otherwise, you should brush your teeth 3 times a day using fluoride toothpaste. Carrying a toothbrush and toothpaste during the day makes it easier to maintain oral hygiene. Along with the teeth, the fixed orthodontic appliance should also be brushed in detail, and it is necessary to gargle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are removable functional appliances cleaned?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The orthodontic appliance should be brushed gently so as not to damage its wires. You can put it in a prosthesis cleaning tablet you will get from the pharmacy once a week. It is very important to pay attention to cleaning in terms of not having discoloration and cavities in the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do functional appliance treatments last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In orthodontics, the treatment period is related to the condition of the orthodontic and orthopedic problem. Treatments with this type of functional appliances usually last 6-18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is retention treatment applied after functional appliance treatments?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your orthodontist may ask you to use the functional appliance only at night. Your doctor will give you detailed information about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the session frequency of functional appliance treatments?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session intervals of orthodontic treatments vary between 4-8 weeks. Your orthodontist will tell you what intervals your sessions will be. Coming to appointments regularly is important in terms of the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment and the total treatment time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can functional appliances be used during physical activities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of removable extraoral appliances during physical activities is not appropriate. You should consult your orthodontist for intraoral appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should be done if the orthodontic appliance breaks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to call our clinic as soon as possible and make an appointment. In order not to interrupt your treatment and not to damage your teeth, the routine appointment date should not be waited for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaw Narrowing Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the age of intervention, your upper jaw can be expanded without surgery up to the age of 18 with mobile or fixed devices. Lower jaw narrowing treatment can be carried out with mobile devices without surgery until about 9 years of age. After 9 years of age, expansion can only be achieved by surgery after growth and development have completely stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the upper jaw, again, the upper jaw can be expanded with mobile devices until about 9 years of age. Between approximately 9-18 years of age, it is possible to ensure permanent upper jaw width with devices attached to the tooth surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 18 years of age, effective results can be obtained with surgically assisted upper jaw expansions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bone age of the patient to be treated is one of the most important issues to be considered when choosing the treatment mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The detection of jaw narrowing is carried out by intraoral examination and anterior cephalometric radiography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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