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M.S. degree from Marquette University
School of Dentistry,U.S.A.
D.D.S. degree from Tokyo Dental College
The American Board of Prosthodontics, Board Certified
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What is an orthodontic treatment?
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orthodontic treatment used to be only for children. However,
if conditions are met, adults of any age can now receive the
treatment. The orthodontic treatment is not only to have a
beautiful smile, but also to correct the bite. Having the
orthodontic treatment when placing crowns, a patient is likely
to have a better result.
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Where should I go for an orthodontic treatment?
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An orthodontic treatment needs extensive planning. Find a
certified orthodontist who has years of experience and training.
Any dentist can straighten teeth, but the crucial part of
the orthodontic treatment is to align the bite. It is impossible
to correct a bite without a well-planed treatment.
In these days, other types of braces are available, including
the speed bracket and clear braces. The
speed bracket shortens the orthodontic treatment time
using special springs. A clear
aligner treatment, which uses removable and invisible
braces to straighten the teeth, became popular.
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Example of treatment (36-year-old female patient)
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Before treatment
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This patient sought aligning the front teeth. Because
the teeth as a whole were warped, and symptoms of the
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) appeared, we
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after the metal braces were removed. The front teeth alignment
was improved. The occlusal problem was fixed, and the
TMJ symptom also disappeared. She wears a removable retainer
for a year after the treatment to ensure the alignment
stays in place. |
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After treatment
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