I am currently wearing braces and really enjoy swimming. I would like to ask whether it is possible to go swimming while wearing braces, and whether pool water or seawater can affect the brackets, archwires, or oral hygiene.

I have heard many people say that after braces, their teeth appear longer, which makes me quite worried. Doctor, could you please tell me whether braces can make teeth longer, and whether this is an actual change or simply a visual impression because the teeth become straighter and more visible?

I have noticed that my lips seem to change after getting braces. Doctor, could you please tell me whether braces can make the lips less full, and whether this change occurs in everyone or only in certain specific cases?

I am an office employee and frequently communicate with clients. I would like to ask whether braces are suitable for working professionals, and whether they significantly affect work performance, such as speaking, pronunciation, or personal appearance during the initial period.

Since getting braces, I have frequently experienced mouth ulcers, and the sores make eating and drinking very painful. Doctor, could you please tell me what causes mouth ulcers during braces, and whether there are any effective treatment methods to quickly relieve this condition?

During my orthodontic treatment, I frequently experience jaw fatigue, especially when talking a lot or chewing for a long time. I’m worried about whether jaw fatigue during braces is dangerous, whether it is a normal reaction or an abnormal sign, and how to relieve it to reduce the discomfort.

I just got my braces a few days ago and find it very difficult to chew, so I’ve mainly been eating porridge. Doctor, could you please tell me how long I should eat porridge after getting braces, and when I can return to eating almost normally without worrying about brackets coming loose or experiencing significant […]

My two front teeth protrude, so I feel less confident when smiling. I would like to ask whether bracing two protruding front teeth is effective, or if in this situation doctors usually recommend full-arch orthodontic treatment to ensure long-term bite stability and aesthetics?

I only have a mild misalignment of my two front teeth, so I am wondering how long it takes to straighten two front teeth. Does the actual treatment time vary depending on the severity of the misalignment or the orthodontic method used, and is it necessary to wear retainers for as long as patients who […]

Doctor, I would like to ask about my case. I lost my second molar (tooth #7) in the lower jaw several years ago, and I now want orthodontic treatment to improve my bite. I would like to know whether it is possible to get braces after losing a second molar (tooth #7), and in this […]

Hello doctor, I am considering orthodontic treatment but still have some concerns. I would like to clearly understand the benefits and risks of orthodontic treatment, in which situations orthodontics provides significant health and aesthetic benefits, and the important things to know before deciding to undergo treatment in order to avoid unnecessary risks.

Doctor, I would like to ask: after completing orthodontic treatment, some people are advised to undergo gum contouring to make their teeth appear longer and more even. I am quite concerned and would like to know when gum contouring is necessary after orthodontic treatment, whether this procedure is dangerous, and whether it has any long-term […]