How long does it take for adults to straighten their teeth?

Adults also have more dental problems. If the dental problems are serious, then dental correction is needed. The time for dental correction is generally longer. For example, orthodontic treatment often takes about two years. Of course, the treatment time will increase or decrease depending on the patient's age and the severity of the teeth. The surgical correction method is relatively short, but this type of surgery also has certain side effects.

Orthodontic surgery steps:

1. Make a tooth model

Use a quick-setting glue to put on the teeth, bite for 1-2 minutes and then take it out. Bite both the upper and lower teeth to make your own set of tooth models, which can be used as backup before surgery, for doctor analysis and to formulate surgical plans.

2. Take X-rays

Use a larger panoramic machine to take pictures of the entire skull and teeth, both from the front and side. This is also used as a backup before surgery and for doctors to analyze surgical plans.

3. Communicate with the doctor to determine the surgical plan

Communicate with the surgeon, tell him your requirements and desired effects. The doctor will also take out the previously made dental models and X-rays to further analyze the dental condition. He will also develop a surgical plan for you based on your facial shape and facial features. After confirming the surgical plan, make an appointment for the surgery. Since the doctor's surgery schedule is quite full, the surgery cannot be performed immediately.

4. Preparation before surgery

Including measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, etc. Eat something before surgery. Then take photos before the operation (open mouth, closed mouth, and smiling), and the doctor will also draw lines on the mouth to facilitate the operation.

5. After the operation

I can see the changes in myself immediately after the surgery. The protruding part of my mouth has been retracted and it is no longer protruding. It looks very beautiful. It's just that my mouth is still a little numb due to the anesthetic, but it will be fine after the anesthetic wears off.

6. Postoperative recovery

No bandaging is required after the operation. The face will be slightly swollen (ice compress will reduce the swelling faster), and the swelling will usually go away in 3-5 days. It does not affect eating. In the first two or three days, you can eat porridge, noodles, soft bread, milk, eggs, etc. normally. Afterwards you can eat some meals normally. You can stay in the hospital for as many days as you want. You can be discharged after just one day, or you can stay for a few more days for observation. Hospitalization will not affect your activities. If you feel bored, you can go for a walk outside the hospital, and it will not affect your conversation.

7. Return to hospital for follow-up after surgery

Since ligatures will be used to fix your mouth after the operation, you will need to return to the hospital for a follow-up visit about half a year after the operation to remove the fixation device. You will not need to return to the hospital for a follow-up visit after that.