Dear Doctor, I’m considering orthodontic treatment but I’m quite concerned about the cost. I would like to ask whether braces are expensive, what expenses are typically included in the overall treatment cost, and whether there are any ways to reduce the cost while still ensuring safety and effective treatment?

Dear Doctor, I am currently participating in local beauty pageants and am considering getting braces. I am concerned about whether I can compete in a beauty pageant while wearing braces, whether visible brackets will affect my appearance or pronunciation during the interview portion of the competition, and whether there are more discreet orthodontic treatment options […]

Dear Doctor, I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, but I will soon be moving to Japan for long-term employment. I would like to ask whether it is possible to go to Japan while wearing braces, and if my orthodontic treatment is still in progress, what preparations I should make to avoid interrupting my […]

Dear Doctor, I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, but I would like to continue my gym workouts to maintain my health. I’m wondering whether it is safe to go to the gym while wearing braces, whether intense exercise could affect my teeth or brackets, and what precautions I should take to ensure safety […]

Dear Doctor, I have a canine tooth and I’m wondering whether it needs to be extracted before orthodontic treatment. I’d like to ask whether braces require the extraction of a canine tooth, in which situations the orthodontist would recommend extraction, and whether it is possible to keep the canine tooth while still achieving effective orthodontic […]

Dear Doctor, I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces, and someone I know recommended that I take calcium supplements to strengthen my teeth. I would like to ask whether I should take calcium while wearing braces. If so, what is the appropriate dosage, and could taking calcium incorrectly affect tooth movement during orthodontic treatment?

Dear Doctor, I am currently undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces and have an upcoming follow-up appointment. I would also like to have my teeth scaled. However, I am concerned because I’m not sure whether teeth scaling is safe while wearing braces, and whether scaling during orthodontic treatment could affect the brackets, archwire, or the progress […]

Dear Doctor, my teeth are noticeably protruding, making my face look unbalanced and causing me to feel very self-conscious when I smile. I would like to ask whether braces can correct protruding teeth. If the protrusion is caused by the teeth or by the jawbone, which orthodontic treatment provides the best results, and is it […]

Hello Doctor, my child is 7 years old. Their baby teeth have started to be replaced by permanent teeth, but the new teeth are erupting unevenly and show signs of mild protrusion. I’m wondering whether getting braces for a 7-year-old child is recommended. At this age, will orthodontic treatment be effective, or is it mainly […]

Hello Doctor, my child is 9 years old. Their teeth are not erupting evenly and show signs of a mild protrusion. I’m wondering whether getting braces for a 9-year-old child is recommended, what benefits orthodontic treatment offers at this age, and what important considerations parents should keep in mind to ensure their child’s safety?

Dear Doctor, while undergoing orthodontic treatment, one of my brackets came off while I was eating. I’m quite worried because I don’t know whether this will affect my treatment progress. I would like to ask what causes brackets to detach during orthodontic treatment and what I should do properly if this happens.

Dear Doctor, I have noticed that during my orthodontic treatment, my philtrum seems to have shifted off-center, making my face appear less symmetrical than before. I would like to ask what causes philtrum deviation during orthodontic treatment and whether it can be corrected during the course of orthodontic treatment.