The best time for jaw surgery and the duration of orthodontic treatment

If orthodontics is done well, it also moves the bones, surgery straightens the jaw. First, the teeth should be aligned with orthodontics, then surgery.

Orthodontic treatment before surgery takes about two years, the teeth should not be moved too quickly, because the tooth will become loose. A person who has done orthodontics must observe hygiene, otherwise the wire and bracket themselves will cause tooth decay. Therefore, a person should brush and floss regularly.

After orthodontics, people should see a maxillofacial surgeon.

The most ideal age for jaw and face surgery is 18-19-20 years old. At this age, the jaw bone has a flexible state. When age increases, flexibility decreases and surgical complications increase. The cut is from inside the mouth. The jaw is cut and moved and placed in an ideal position.

If orthodontics is not done well and the person's jaw is operated, the teeth will not lock together, and in this case there is a possibility of the disease returning. Therefore, after surgery, orthodontics should be continued.

Orthodontics is a substitute for surgery, and surgery cannot be a substitute for orthodontics. If we want to do something ideal, we must do orthodontics first, and then do surgery for 1.5 to 2 years later, and orthodontics should be done again after the surgery.

If orthodontics is done well, there are no complications, but if it is not done well, the root of the tooth decays and the tooth becomes loose.

People who have undergone orthodontics can use mouthwash containing fluoride, the use of disinfectant mouthwash (with chlorhexidine) should only be used in oral surgery and certain diseases for a limited period of time, because there are naturally germs in everyone's mouth. and if the patient continuously uses antiseptic mouthwash, the natural flora of his mouth changes and causes the growth of microbes that are resistant to treatment.