Doctor, could you please tell me what an orthodontic oral hygiene kit typically includes? I have heard that besides a toothbrush, I may also need a water flosser, dental floss, interdental brushes, and other tools, but I am unsure about the proper way to use each one to prevent tooth decay and gum inflammation.

I am preparing to get braces and would like to hear safe and effective braces treatment experiences from a professional perspective. Throughout the treatment process, what should I pay attention to in order to avoid mistakes, minimize discomfort, and achieve beautiful, stable, long-lasting results?

Doctor, I am 19 years old and planning to get braces because my teeth are misaligned and slightly protruded. I would like to know how long braces treatment takes at age 19, and whether the treatment duration differs between conditions such as spaced teeth, protruding teeth, or an underbite. I would like to know in […]

Hello Doctor, I have been breastfeeding my baby for more than four months. However, my teeth are significantly protruded and crowded, so I would like to start orthodontic treatment as soon as possible. I am very concerned about whether it is safe to get braces while breastfeeding, and whether orthodontic treatment could affect my milk […]

I recently experienced a broken orthodontic archwire, and the end of the wire was poking into my cheek, causing significant discomfort. I would like to know whether this condition is dangerous and what the proper way to manage it at home is while waiting to see my orthodontist, so that my teeth do not move […]

During my braces treatment, I noticed that a few teeth feel slightly loose, which makes me very worried. Could you please tell me whether tooth mobility during braces treatment is dangerous, and whether this is a normal occurrence or an abnormal sign that requires urgent attention?

After completing braces treatment, I am quite worried that my teeth may shift back. Could you please tell me what I should do after braces treatment to maintain stable long-term results, especially regarding retainer wear and proper oral care?

I’ve heard about palatal expansion during braces treatment to widen the dental arch. Could you please explain the benefits of palatal expansion, whether it causes significant pain, and what precautions should be taken during treatment to avoid complications?

During my consultation, the doctor mentioned bite raising during braces treatment, but I do not fully understand it. Could you please explain what bite raising is, how it affects the bite, and when bite raising is necessary during orthodontic treatment?

After having braces removed, I noticed that some people develop a gummy smile even though it was not obvious before treatment. I would like to ask what causes a gummy smile after braces treatment, and if this condition occurs, are there any effective treatment options available?

A doctor, may I honestly ask which stage of braces treatment is the most painful? I’ve heard some people say it hurts most when the brackets are first placed, while others say the worst pain comes during tightening appointments. I hope the doctor can describe the actual sensations experienced at each stage so I can […]

I currently have tooth decay in a few molars, but I also want to get braces as soon as possible. I would like to know whether it is possible to get braces if you have tooth decay, or if it is mandatory to completely treat the decay before starting orthodontic treatment. During the orthodontic process, […]