Orthodontics Prices at Pera Dental Clinic
You can find in-depth information about orthodontic treatment prices by reviewing this article. You can contact us for your questions and get detailed information about our prices and services.
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that examines the position of teeth and jaws on the head, face and each other, and provides diagnosis, protection, prevention and treatment of anomalies. It is popularly known as `wire therapy`. It is applied not only to eliminate aesthetic concerns, but also to correct chewing and speech functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Those who studied orthodontics for about four years in addition to five-year dentistry education gets the title of 'orthodontist'.
There is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. However, performing some orthodontic treatments before or during the developmental stage shortens the treatment period and better results may be obtained.
The unevenness of teeth, lack of space, skeletal disturbances and age of a person determine the duration of treatment. Depending on the extent of the problem, it may last from 6 months to 3 years.
Bracket is a device adhered to teeth during orthodontic treatment. It has two types, transparent and metal. It can be preferred in accordance with the recommendation of your physician or your expectation.
Orthodontic treatment is usually a painless treatment. Only a few days of discomfort and adaptation process take place after the treatment is started.
Routine treatment controls of orthodontic patients are performed approximately every 4-6 weeks.
Apart from metal brackets, there are the treatment options with porcelain brackets of tooth color and transparent plaques. However, although the porcelain brackets look more aesthetic, they can extend the treatment duration to 18 months which is usually 12 months with metal brackets.