Upper jaw straightening procedure: Learn about its importance and necessary steps! - المركز الطبي لرعاية الأسنان

Upper jaw straightening procedure: Learn about its importance and necessary steps!

Upper jaw alignment process, orthodontics is the most prominent therapeutic technique used for years until now in treating complex and complicated dental problems such as gaps, large spaces and protrusion or distortion of their structure, and many need to install upper jaw braces only because the front teeth are more prone to damage and risks as I will explain below.

Upper jaw alignment process

Upper jaw alignment process

Upper jaw alignment process

Installing upper jaw braces is the most suitable for many, especially those suffering from various problems of different anterior teeth, which may be one of the other famous treatment methods that vary between installations or fillings, but orthodontics was the specific and important choice, especially for problems of anterior teeth paralysis or lack of synchronization of their shape and size with each other.

Installing braces for the upper teeth that tighten and press them until they are fixed in their correct place in the jaw cavity is the most famous solution among dental patients and dentists, as the orthodontic brackets are installed on the surface of the anterior primary teeth only, then securing its wires and tying them together using robust ligatures that will mostly be present.

The importance of orthodontics for the upper jaw only

Orthodontics for the upper jaw is one of the most commonly used treatment methods because it is the most important, as it gives many the opportunity to provide the following benefits that greatly benefit patients:

  • Improving the overall appearance of the teeth.
  • Giving the teeth the ability to chew food well and get rid of problems of indigestion in the digestive system.
  • Giving the person the ideal smile.
  • Improves the patient’s psychology and restores his self-confidence.
  • Make the teeth able to speak correctly and pronounce phonemes and phrases well.
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The importance of orthodontics for the upper jaw only

The importance of orthodontics for the upper jaw only

What are the types of upper jaw tooth braces?

Types of upper jaw tooth braces do not differ much from the types of orthodontic appliances used for any other teeth in the mouth in any area, regardless of the number of damaged teeth. These types are represented in:

  • Traditional metallic upper jaw metal or iron orthodontics.
  • Ceramic transparent orthodontic appliances.
  • Functional orthodontics
  • Surgical orthodontics.
  • Preventive orthodontics.

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Steps required to install upper teeth braces

Installing upper teeth braces does not require any additional procedures or steps other than the need for any type of orthodontic appliance used to treat any number of teeth in any area of ​​the mouth. Therefore, the steps required to install upper teeth braces can be summarized as follows:

  • The doctor’s visual examination of the patient’s mouth or the x-rays that may be needed based on the type of results that imaging may give.
  • Taking measurements of the teeth in order to make an orthodontic mold similar to them.
  • Thoroughly cleaning the teeth of any food residues or deposits on their surface.
  • Testing the brace on the teeth and trying to fit its measurements to the size and shape of the teeth.
  • Tightening the brace on the teeth until it is well secured.
Steps required to install upper teeth braces

Steps required to install upper teeth braces

What are the reasons for resorting to orthodontics?

Orthodontics is one of the most helpful techniques in treating difficult, complex, or time-consuming dental problems such as:

  • Tooth loss.
  • Wide or narrow spaces between teeth.
  • Distortion of tooth structure.
  • Protrusion of anterior teeth.
  • Failure of opposing teeth to occlude.

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What is the duration of upper jaw orthodontics?

Orthodontics in general requires a long time to give the results for which it was installed, so we notice that the average fixing time for upper jaw braces in the mouth ranges between 12 or 18 months and in some cases ranges between 6 and 30 months and rarely up to 3 years. Turn your smile around with advanced upper-only dental braces that last a long time with The Dental Center.

What are the disadvantages of upper orthodontics?

The disadvantages of upper orthodontics compared to its many advantages mentioned and referred to during the article are negligible if taken into account and trying to avoid them and take care of the braces and teeth. These disadvantages may include:

  • The possibility of tooth decay as a result of bacterial accumulation resulting from food residues sticking to the braces arcs.
  • Exposure of the gums to serious or numerous diseases as a result of increased chances of food residues accumulation on the surface of the brace.
  • Spread of infection in the oral cavity which is expected to be one of the results of accumulation of food residues without being cleaned properly.

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What are the factors that determine the cost of orthodontics?

The cost of installing dental braces is one of the most frequently asked questions by many patients before doctors in order to choose the type suitable for them and their health condition. It should be noted that the cost is determined according to factors that are:

  • The difference in the dollar value versus the Egyptian pound, which affects the prices of all tools and materials used in manufacturing and treatment.
  • The cost difference for different types of braces as a result of the different price of each raw material manufactured for each type.
  • The cost of techniques used in the world, medical devices and sterilization methods that assist them.
  • Number of damaged teeth in need of treatment.
  • Number of years of doctor’s experience and skill and craftsmanship in orthodontic installation operations.
What are the factors that determine the cost of orthodontics?

What are the factors that determine the cost of orthodontics?

Tips before orthodontic treatment

Any therapeutic or cosmetic procedure may have some important preparations or those that will benefit and make a difference in the result obtained. Therefore, there are some important tips that should be followed before undergoing orthodontic treatment, such as adhering to some medical guidelines told by the doctor in terms of dental hygiene, diet, and beverages to be avoided, and others, or cleaning the teeth afterwards with water and well-known cleaning tools that preserve them.

Tips after installing braces for upper jaw only

Installing dental braces ensures you many benefits due to its many features, which makes its success rate high in all disease conditions in which it was installed, but this percentage may be affected if the following points are neglected:

  • Washing the teeth periodically and daily with dental detergents.
  • Cleaning the teeth of food residues stuck to them with floss.
  • Using a toothbrush on a regular basis at least once a day.
  • Rinsing with antibacterial medicinal mouthwash.
  • Adhering to a healthy regime free of stimulants, carbonated drinks, sugars, starches and acids.
  • Sticking to soft foods and avoiding hard ones.

Cost of braces for upper jaw

The cost of installing upper jaw dental braces varies according to many factors mentioned above, as the doctor is the one able to determine the cost according to them and according to other factors such as the reputation of the place where the treatment is performed and the extent to which previous patients evaluate the level of service and their satisfaction with it. Therefore, we note that the maximum cost for installing one transparent jaw reaches 11,000 Egyptian pounds, while the traditional metallic orthodontic jaw does not exceed 10,000 Egyptian pounds.

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