What the Patient Should Do in Orthodontic Treatment

During the orthodontic treatment process, it is crucial for the patient to follow the guidelines in order to shorten the treatment time and achieve the desired results. Orthodontic treatment typically lasts 1.5 to 2 years. If you follow your doctor's instructions, your treatment will be shorter. However, if you don't, it could take much longer.

You should attend your appointments regularly! After starting treatment, we usually see the patient every 4-6 weeks. It is important that you attend your appointments without fail throughout the treatment period. In this treatment, both the patient's commitment to the process and the doctor's expertise are essential for success.

You should pay extra attention to your oral care. If you have cavities before treatment, they must be filled, or tartar must be cleaned. Teeth should be brushed more thoroughly and for a longer time.

Be very careful about what you eat. Follow the food list given by your doctor, and strictly avoid foods that should not be eaten during treatment.

You should use your appliance exactly as instructed. It is essential to take good care of the appliance and to brush both the appliance and your teeth thoroughly. Be cautious not to break the wires attached to your teeth. Special attention should be given to brushing the areas between the wires and the spaces between them.

You should use your retainers as instructed.

After the treatment is completed, make sure to attend follow-up check-ups. It is important to use the retainers given to you regularly to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions. Continuing with your check-ups will help maintain the results.