[Health Column] Why Does Braces Last Differently for Each Person? Lifestyle Habits That Interfere with Tooth Movement

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hello. Director Kim Hyeon-sun of Ceramic Dental Clinic no see.

 

Orthodontic treatment is not simply a procedure to straighten teeth.
Tooth movement is a complex process involving various factors, including the alveolar bone (gum bone), muscles, tongue position, and habits.

that How long will the correction take? It is difficult to explain simply by the type of device or the hospital's capabilities.

In fact, even with similar corrective devices, 1 year and a half With someone who ends up in a million More than 2 years There are people who get caught.

One of the important factors that makes the difference is Lifestyle habits no see.

Today, it can lengthen the correction period and, in some cases, affect the treatment results. Lifestyle habits Let's learn more about it.

 

 

1. Mouth breathing habit

 

We are basically designed to breathe through our nose.
However, nasal breathing becomes difficult due to rhinitis, allergies, or decreased oral muscle function. If you develop a habit of breathing through your mouth, it can affect the alignment of your teeth.

 

Especially if mouth breathing has persisted since childhood, The direction of facial bone growth itself changes and the maxilla becomes narrower. malocclusion This increases the risk of it leading to

For adults Even if pressure imbalances occur within the oral cavity, tooth movement may be delayed during orthodontic treatment.

 

 

 

✔️ Reasons that hinder tooth movement

 

• - The tongue position drops down and pushes the teeth outward
• - Weakened lip strength causes the front teeth to protrude or gap.
• - Occlusal problems occur when the growth balance of the upper and lower jaws is disrupted.

 

✔️ How to improve

 

• - Place your tongue on the roof of your mouth, close your lips slightly, and place your teeth slightly apart.
• - Problems that interfere with breathing, such as rhinitis and tonsillar hypertrophy, should be treated concurrently with ENT treatment.
• - Practice MFT (Myofunctional Therapy) consistently

 

✔️ Super easy MFT practice

 

• - 10 lip-puckering exercises
• - Inhale through your nose and exhale quietly.
• - Pronounce the 'huh' sound 10 times with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth.
  → Repeat 3 sets a day, make it a habit for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

 

 

2. The habit of clenching your teeth

 

Unconsciously The habit of clenching one's teeth is a lifestyle habit that many people have without even realizing it.

We often find ourselves tense in our jaws, especially when we're stressed, concentrating, or sleeping.
This habit Temporomandibular joint pain, tooth wear, and periodontal tissue damage It can cause and if it is being corrected Inhibits tooth movement This is the main cause.

 

 

 

✔️ Reasons that hinder tooth movement

 

• - Continuous vertical pressure is transmitted to the orthodontic device, reducing movement.

• - The force applied in the opposite direction to the correction direction delays the correction time.

• - Increased risk of tooth root resorption during orthodontic treatment

 

✔️ Reasons that hinder tooth movement

 

• - Use of occlusal adjustment devices to avoid contact with molars

• - Self-awareness training to prevent unconscious bad habits

• - If necessary, concurrent botox treatment to relax jaw muscles

 

※ If you have a severe habit of clenching your teeth, the period of wearing a retainer after orthodontic treatment may be longer, so it is necessary to correct the habit in advance.

 

 

 

3. If you want to increase the treatment effect, start with your lifestyle habits.

 

Orthodontics is not simply attaching devices to teeth. It is a treatment based on physiological changes that move teeth.
thus Daily life habits This can directly affect the success or failure of your correction.

 

for example,

 

✅ Tongue position If it is not corrected, the front teeth may spread apart again.

✅ Mouth breathing If you continue to do this, your face shape will change.

✅ The habit of biting teeth If this is present, teeth will not move properly, delaying treatment.

 

 

Lifestyle items	desirable habits
Breathing method	Nasal breathing, inhaling and exhaling quietly through the nose
Tongue position	Position the tip of your tongue so that it touches the roof of your mouth behind your upper teeth.
Lip posture	Close your lips gently and hold them together without using excessive force.
jaw strength	Keep your jaw relaxed and your teeth away from each other
Sleeping position	Sleep on your back, not on your side or stomach.
Eating habits	Chew using both sides equally

 

 

 

As important as the treatment at the dentist is How do I live? no see.
Changing small habits effort This alone can shorten the treatment period and maintain the results more stably.

To maintain healthy teeth and function for a long time, start practicing today. 😁

 

 

 

 

Director Kim Hyeon-sun

Graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry
Catholic University College of Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Visiting Professor
Orthodontic specialist (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
Orthodontics and Accreditation (Korean Orthodontic Association)
World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) Fellowship
Associate Professor of Outpatient Clinic, CHA University Hospital

Director of Hyun Ceramic Dental Clinic

 

 

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