Early Treatment
_Phase I Treatment
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From kindergarten to elementary school
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We support your child's growth until all of their teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, and create a foundation for the permanent teeth to be neatly aligned.
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Braces
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From junior high school students when permanent teeth have grown in to adults
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Brackets are attached to the front of the teeth to help align the permanent teeth.
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Invisalign
_Aligner
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From junior high school students when permanent teeth have grown in to adults
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We use removable mouthpiece-type orthodontic devices to neatly align your permanent teeth.
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Lingual Orthodontics
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From junior high school students when permanent teeth have grown in to adults
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Brackets are attached to the back of the teeth to help align the permanent teeth.
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What is Lingual Orthodontics?
With wire orthodontics, brackets are attached to the front of the teeth, but the disadvantage is that the orthodontic appliance is visible when you open your mouth. With lingual orthodontics, the brackets are attached to the back of the teeth, so you can undergo orthodontic treatment without people noticing.
Benefits of Lingual Orthodontics
In the past, lingual orthodontics had the characteristic that the devices were large and uncomfortable, making it difficult to speak, but now, with the evolution of technology, we can provide custom-made devices for each customer. This allows you to have orthodontic treatment with less discomfort and more comfort, without people noticing.
Points to note about lingual orthodontics
The advantages are that the orthodontic appliances are not visible to others, and because they are close to the tongue, they do not dry out easily, lowering the risk of tooth decay. However, because the appliances touch the tongue, they feel strange and it takes time to get used to them.
Moreover, the cost of treatment is relatively high.
Process
The process from first consultation to completion of orthodontic treatment
Process
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First, an initial consultation
Our clinic operates by appointment only.
First, please make an appointment for your initial consultation at a time that is convenient for you.
First, we ask patients about their concerns and requests for orthodontic treatment. We will discuss the details of treatment with each patient without being bound by preconceptions. Please feel free to consult us about anything.
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Workup
We will carry out various tests necessary to create an orthodontic treatment plan. We will take photographs of your face and inside your mouth, X-rays, and other things related to the alignment of your teeth, as well as check for cavities and other issues.
(In some cases, we can perform a detailed examination on the day of your initial consultation, so please consult with us.)
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Treatment plan proposal
There are various types of orthodontic treatment methods and devices, so we will propose a treatment plan based on the data from a detailed examination to suit the patient's teeth alignment, lifestyle, and requests.
We have provided you with a file containing your data.
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Treatment
Orthodontic treatment will begin. The specific procedure will vary depending on the type of treatment, but please visit us approximately once a month during treatment to have the appliances adjusted and to check for any problems.
The general treatment period and number of visits is approximately 12 to 24 visits (about 2 years) for pediatric orthodontics (first stage orthodontic treatment), approximately 6 to 12 visits (6 months to 12 months) for partial orthodontics, and approximately 24 to 36 visits (2 to 3 years) for full jaw orthodontics.
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Post-treatment maintenance
After using orthodontic appliances to move the teeth to their ideal position, a retainer is inserted to stabilize the position of the teeth so that they do not revert. Just like the treatment to move the teeth to their ideal position, the maintenance period to stabilize them is also very important.
During this time, we will monitor the progress of your wisdom teeth and, if necessary, have them extracted.
During maintenance, we check and adjust the retainer as well as clean the teeth. You will come to the clinic 4-5 times a year for about 2 years.
General risks and side effects of treatment
Side effects and potential risks of orthodontic treatment
① At first, you may experience discomfort or pain due to the orthodontic device, but you will get used to it within 2-3 days to a week.
② Because the way teeth move varies from person to person, the treatment period may be extended.
③ Patient cooperation is extremely important in orthodontic treatment, including the use of devices, intermaxillary elastics, and regular visits to the hospital, and these factors will affect the results and duration of treatment.
④ During treatment, it will be difficult to brush your teeth because of the appliances. This increases the risk of cavities and periodontal disease, so it is important to brush your teeth carefully and receive regular maintenance. Also, as your teeth move, hidden cavities may become visible.
⑤ Moving teeth can cause the roots to become shorter and absorbed. Also, the gums can recede.
⑥ In very rare cases, the teeth may become fused to the bone and cannot move.
⑦ In very rare cases, moving the teeth can cause nerve damage and necrosis.
⑧ You may experience allergic symptoms to metals, etc. during treatment.
9. During treatment, you may experience temporomandibular joint symptoms such as "clicking in the temporomandibular joint, jaw pain, difficulty opening your mouth," and treatment may be required.
10. Various issues may require changes to the originally planned treatment plan.
⑪ There may be cases where the shape of your teeth is corrected or your bite is fine-tuned.
⑫ There is a risk of accidentally swallowing the orthodontic device.
⑬ When removing the device, there is a possibility that microcracks may appear in the enamel or parts of the cap (prosthesis) may break.
⑭ If you do not use the retainer as instructed after the appliance is removed, there is a high possibility of relapse.
⑮ After the devices are removed, you may need to have caps (prostheses) fitted to suit your current bite, or have any cavity treatment (restorations) redone.
16. As your jaw grows and develops, your bite and teeth alignment may change.
⑰ After treatment, wisdom teeth may grow in, causing unevenness. If the bone supporting the teeth becomes thinner due to aging or periodontal disease, the bite and alignment of the teeth may change. In such cases, retreatment may be necessary.
⑱ Once orthodontic treatment begins, it will be difficult to reverse the original state.
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