18/05/2018
Importance of Treatment duration in orthodontic treatment
Rome was not built in a day!
Even Taj Mahal took 20plus years to come into existence.
All good things need time to take shape. And all good things stand the test of time. Likewise, for a healthy, beautiful smile in the hands of an orthodontist.
Remember, the orthodontist is working on a very important part of the most complicated machine ever created - the human body, without damaging the integrity of any of the dental units (teeth & gums around the teeth) .
It is in your interest, that you let him/her take time to ensure each part of the machine, in that section, is in its right place. More complex the condition behind the curtain called lips - the longer it might take. The saying - patience is a virtue - was ,perhaps, coined by an orthodontist !!
If the orthodontist tries to move teeth faster , in an attempt to finish faster, there can be negative consequences - loosening of the teeth or damage to its root/surrounding bone and gums.
The time taken to complete an orthodontic treamtent is also based on the attention to detail put in by the orthodontist. One should be cautious of those who advertise quick fix braces treatment. Quick fix, or, incomplete treatment may lead to the relapse of the treatment results, poor esthetics, improper bite, and subsequently leading to compromised function.