REMOVING THE DENTAL APPLIANCE EARLY IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE ORTHODONTIC CORRECTION INITIALLY INDICATED IN THE DENTAL TREATMENT PLAN.
The removal of dental braces before the scheduled time can be detrimental to the initial orthodontic correction outlined in the dental treatment plan.
When dental braces are applied, patients are provided with an approximate estimate of the treatment duration. However, factors such as the patient’s physiology and cooperation will influence the time required for the orthodontist to complete the treatment.
Although, removing braces ahead of schedule can be harmful to the orthodontic correction. While patients have the freedom to decide to remove their fixed appliance and discontinue orthodontic treatment at any time, this choice may have consequences if the treatment is not yet completed.
6 reasons you shouldn´t take off braces before time
Moreover, early removal of braces is not recommended and may lead to relapses in orthodontic treatment and occlusal and periodontal problems.
- Firstly, one of the primary goals of orthodontic correction is to achieve a stable and functional occlusion. That is, the teeth should fit well together and interlock in the correct position to maintain dental and temporomandibular joint health over time and reduce the likelihood of relapse.
- By removing braces prematurely, the stable occlusion and alignment may not have been achieved, leading to various issues. Since the teeth do not fit well together, they may revert to their previous positions and become misaligned again.
- Teeth may come into incorrect contact with each other (occlusal trauma), leading to periodontal problems such as gum recession. Moreover, functional movements of the jaw may not occur correctly, potentially resulting in temporomandibular joint dysfunction with associated pain later on.
- Furthermore, premature removal of braces does not allow enough time for the teeth to stabilize in their new positions, leading to rapid relapse.
- Additionally, after dental movement and alignment, it is necessary for the orthodontic appliance to remain in place for the stabilization of tooth position. This is because the periodontal fibers undergo a process of reorganization/remodeling, allowing the tooth to stabilize in the new position.
- After the tooth moves, they will undergo a reorganization/remodeling process that will allow the tooth to stabilize in its new position.
In conclusion, premature removal of braces is not recommended and may lead to relapses in orthodontic treatment and occlusal and periodontal problems.
