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Busan Daesin-dong Orthodontics: The Decisive Difference to Avoid Maxillofacial Surgery and Extraction Orthodontics

  • From a parent's perspective, when a child's teeth are crooked or symptoms of an underbite or protruding mouth appear, the biggest concern is, "What if they have to have teeth extracted or jaw surgery later on when they become an adult?"
  • In fact, in general orthodontic treatment performed in adulthood, it is not uncommon to have to combine tooth extraction or surgical treatment due to skeletal limitations.
  • However, by utilizing the golden time during the growth period, the likelihood of such difficult surgeries or tooth extractions can be drastically reduced.
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Busan Seodaesin-dong Orthodontics: A Comprehensive Summary of Differences Between Growing Orthodontics and General Orthodontics

  • When a child's teeth are crooked or they show symptoms of an underbite or protruding mouth, many parents worry, asking, "Should I start orthodontic treatment right now?" or "Is it okay to wait until they become an adult?"
  • Orthodontic treatment is clearly divided into growth orthodontics and general orthodontics depending on the timing of initiation and whether the skeleton is growing.
  • The two orthodontic treatments differ significantly beyond simply the 'difference in age,' including the treatment objectives, approaches, and the devices applied.

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