Dr.Ngo Tuan Anh

Oral Care During Fixed Braces Treatment

Learn how to care for your oral health during fixed braces treatment with proper cleaning steps, combined with the use of a water flosser to remove plaque and food debris around brackets. This article helps reduce issues such as tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath during orthodontic treatment.

Factors affecting how fast teeth move during orthodontic treatment

This article helps you clearly understand the factors that affect the speed of orthodontic treatment, such as age, the severity of misalignment, jawbone density, types of orthodontic appliances, patient compliance, and the doctor’s treatment plan—giving you a more realistic view of the orthodontic process.

WHY DO TEETH MOVE SLOWLY DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?

Why teeth move slowly during orthodontic treatment” is a common concern during braces. The causes may include individual biology, bone remodeling speed, severity of bite misalignment, inappropriate force application, or not following the orthodontist’s instructions. This article will help you understand the mechanism of tooth movement, recognize signs of slow movement, and find effective ways to improve it, ensuring a stable, safe treatment progress and optimal results.

Stages of Braces Treatment

Braces are a common orthodontic method that helps improve aesthetics and bite alignment. However, many people still do not clearly understand how this process works. The article below will help you understand the stages of braces treatment in a detailed and easy-to-understand way.

Do Braces Hurt?

Do braces hurt? Learn about the level of discomfort, how long the pain lasts, and effective ways to relieve it during orthodontic treatment for a more confident and comfortable experience.

Different Types of Braces Used in Orthodontics

Braces are a common orthodontic treatment that helps align misaligned teeth into their correct positions on the dental arch, improving the bite and enhancing long-term aesthetics. The treatment process is carefully planned and personalized for each individual case to ensure stable and lasting results. Before starting, it is important to thoroughly understand the procedure, costs, treatment duration, and key considerations to achieve the best possible outcome.

QUAD-HELIX -An orthodontic expander

With a long clinical history, the Quad-Helix (QH) was first introduced by Dr. Ricketts in 1975. It is a fixed orthodontic appliance primarily used to expand the dental arch (without affecting the basal bone), particularly effective in the posterior molar region. To this day, the Quad-Helix remains widely prescribed by orthodontists in clinical practice.

“Stainless Steel Crowns” for baby teeth – why not?

Frequently asked questions by parents

What is a retainer?

“If you want white, straight, beautiful teeth, just get crowns!” – TRUE or FALSE?

This statement is only true when your dental arch is already in an “ideal” condition — meaning the teeth are properly aligned, positioned aesthetically, and the dental midline coincides with the facial midline. But what if the teeth are crowded or misaligned?

What is Smile Design aesthetic restoration?

SMILE DESIGN is based on analyzing the relationship between the teeth, gums, lips, and facial features of each individual to create a simulation of the future ceramic teeth — including their shape, size, and position.

WHY do you need to wear a RETAINER after braces are removed?

The first thing you need to understand is that our teeth — whether we’ve had orthodontic treatment or not — will continue to shift and change throughout our lifetime.

The difference between Veneers and Dental Crowns

Porcelain veneers are widely recognized as a highly aesthetic restorative option and an ideal alternative to traditional dental crowns for anterior teeth that are damaged, chipped, discolored, or have an unfavorable shape.

Congenital lateral incisor agenesis

This is one of the common anomalies observed during the mixed dentition phase, where a child is congenitally missing one or both lateral incisor tooth buds. It is more frequently seen in females than in males.

Treatment of Tooth Wear

Tooth wear is gradually becoming a “silent epidemic” within our community.

Treatment of Mandibular Deficiency with the Twin-Block Functional Appliance

Starting around the age of 9, children enter a significant growth phase of both the maxilla and mandible. The peak pubertal growth spurt typically occurs between 10–12 years in girls and 12–14 years in boys.

Do erupting wisdom teeth cause crowding of the lower front teeth?

This study evaluated all factors that may influence tooth alignment, including: wisdom teeth, eruption sequence, the position of opposing molars, periodontal condition, tooth size, age, gender, jaw development, early loss of first molars, malocclusion, and reduced overall arch length.

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign

Is orthodontic treatment painful? Does wearing Invisalign aligners affect speech? … These are common questions patients often have when considering Invisalign treatment.

Missing a Tooth – Dental Implant or Dental Bridge?

Losing a tooth can significantly impact the aesthetics of your smile as well as your chewing function. The two most common treatment options recommended by dentists are dental implants and dental bridges. Although both solutions essentially address the issue of missing teeth, from a technical and biological perspective, it is important to understand the differences in order to determine which option is most suitable for you.

FACEMASK THERAPY FOR SKELETAL CLASS III IN CHILDREN

A FACEMASK is an orthopedic appliance consisting of a metal framework with pads that rest on the forehead and chin, to stimulate the development of the upper jaw.. The position of these two pads can be adjusted to ensure a proper and comfortable fit for each patient.

Orthodontic Treatment for Closing Gaps (Diastema Closure with Braces)

Tooth gaps, also known as diastema, are a relatively common condition. They not only affect smile aesthetics but may also lead to bite discrepancies, periodontal concerns, and other oral health issues.

What happens when you wear braces?

Is what’s bothering you — and motivating you to see an orthodontist — facial aesthetics (protrusion/underbite) or crooked and crowded teeth?

6 Important Things to Know After Getting Laminate Veneers

Porcelain veneers typically have a thickness of 0.4–0.7 mm (similar to the thickness of natural enamel).

Instructions for Invisalign® Aligner Wearers

Here are some tips to help you properly wear and care for your Invisalign® aligners: Always remember that the minimum required wear time is 20 hours per day. Rinse your new aligners thoroughly after removing them from the packaging for the first time.

7 Common Oral Health Problems in Children and How to Prevent Them

Oral health is not only important for adults — it is especially crucial for children. In fact, a person’s smile reveals many things. A smile reflects personality and confidence, and a beautiful smile is largely shaped by proper oral care from an early age.

How to Care for Your Oral Health While Wearing Braces

Oral Care and Important Tips During Orthodontic Treatment with Braces

“Wait until all permanent teeth erupt before getting braces!” – TRUE or FALSE?

For children between the ages of 9 and 12, many parents share the same belief: they prefer to wait until all permanent teeth have erupted before bringing their child to the dentist for evaluation or orthodontic treatment. This concern often comes from worries that braces may interfere with eating, speaking, academic performance, or overall nutrition. However, this concept is now considered outdated.

Everything You Should Know About Orthodontics (Braces)

Orthodontics (braces) is a specialized field of dentistry focused on correcting dental, skeletal, and bite irregularities — ranging from simple issues (such as crowding or protruding canines) to more complex conditions (such as overbite, underbite, or crossbite).

Important Things to Know After Getting Braces

4 Things You Should Know After Getting Braces

5 Reasons to Clean Your Tongue

Cleaning your tongue is a quick way to remove food debris and buildup — including the bacteria responsible for bad breath — from the surface of your tongue. This is typically done using a small, rounded tool made of plastic or metal.

Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Solutions & Treatment (Part 1)

Tooth sensitivity is a common dental condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the teeth when exposed to certain substances or temperatures. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, at least 40 million adults in the United States experience tooth sensitivity.