Dear Doctor, I have just started orthodontic treatment and feel quite confused about what I should eat. I would like to ask what foods should be avoided while wearing braces, which foods are likely to cause brackets to detach or affect my teeth, and how long I need to follow these dietary restrictions strictly.

Hello Doctor, due to the nature of my work, I really hope my orthodontic treatment can be completed more quickly. I would like to ask how to make orthodontic treatment faster while still remaining safe, what factors can help shorten the treatment time, and what recommendations I should follow to avoid affecting the long-term treatment […]

Dear Doctor, I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment and was recently advised that I have a tongue-thrusting habit when swallowing, which may slow down my treatment progress. I would like to ask what causes tongue thrust during orthodontic treatment, whether it is common, and what methods orthodontists typically recommend to correct it and prevent the […]

Hello Doctor, while learning about orthodontic treatment, I came across the technique of orthodontic suturing. It sounds quite unfamiliar, so I’m a little worried. I would like to ask what orthodontic suturing is, in which situations it is typically indicated, and whether the procedure causes significant pain or affects daily activities.

Dear Doctor, I am currently suffering from periodontal disease, but I also want to get braces to improve my bite. I would like to ask whether it is possible to undergo orthodontic treatment if I have periodontal disease, what mandatory conditions must be met before getting braces, and whether wearing braces before the disease is […]

Dear Doctor, I noticed that the cost of orthodontic treatment is quite high compared to many other cosmetic procedures. I would like to ask why orthodontic treatment is so expensive, and which factors directly affect the cost, such as treatment duration, the type of braces, or the dentist’s expertise, so that I can better understand […]

Hello Doctor, since getting braces, I have found it more difficult to eat and have experienced slight weight loss, even though I want to gain weight to improve my overall health. I would like to ask whether gaining weight while wearing braces is difficult, and whether you could recommend a suitable nutritional plan that allows […]

Dear Doctor, I have missing teeth due to extractions performed when I was young, and now the surrounding teeth have shifted out of alignment. I would like to ask whether missing teeth can be treated with braces, and which treatment approaches are typically combined, such as orthodontic treatment with dental implants or dental bridges, to […]

Hello doctor, my teeth are quite weak, with thin enamel, so I’m very worried about getting braces. I would like to ask whether weak teeth can be treated with braces, how the doctor will evaluate my condition to determine if orthodontic treatment is appropriate, and whether I need dental treatment before getting braces.

Dear Doctor, I have several teeth that were filled previously, and they are still functioning normally for chewing. I would like to ask whether filled teeth can be treated with braces, whether the fillings may come loose during orthodontic treatment, and whether braces will affect the durability of the fillings.

Dear Doctor, I have previously had artificial teeth restored in several areas. I would now like to straighten my teeth with braces, but I’m not sure whether artificial teeth can be treated with braces, in which situations orthodontic treatment is still possible, and whether the artificial teeth need to be removed or replaced before starting […]

Dear Doctor, my teeth are quite crooked and severely crowded, so I would like to get braces to straighten them. Could you please explain the standard medical steps for correcting crooked teeth with braces, from the initial examination to brace removal, so I can better understand the entire treatment journey?