What are the side effects of tooth extraction and correction?

A set of neat and white teeth can give people a perfect impression. However, during the growth process of teeth, buck teeth and crooked teeth often occur, so many people will use orthodontic treatment to restore the teeth to a neat state. Some doctors will recommend that the orthodontist remove the originally crooked teeth for correction. Will this leave sequelae?

Sequelae of tooth extraction

Effect on the dental pulp: In the early stages of treatment, a mild, temporary inflammatory response occurs in the dental pulp, which manifests as pain or discomfort in the first few days of force application. However, experiments have shown that this effect is of no clinical significance.

Impact on tooth roots: During orthodontic treatment, reconstructive activities such as absorption and proliferation also occur on the surface of the tooth roots. After treatment, the tooth root will return to normal through its own repair ability, but if too much force is applied during treatment, the risk of root resorption will increase.

Impact on alveolar bone height: For people who have undergone orthodontic treatment, the height of the alveolar bone will decrease slightly. This is because wearing braces makes it difficult to maintain oral hygiene, increases the chance of developing gingivitis, and has a certain impact on the alveolar bone. After the treatment is completed, the alveolar bone will no longer continue to be absorbed. If oral hygiene is maintained well, the alveolar bone will gradually return to normal.

Teeth become loose: Under normal circumstances, each tooth has a certain degree of physiological mobility to buffer chewing pressure and prevent tooth trauma. During orthodontic treatment, teeth may become more mobile, which is normal.

No matter which braces you choose, generally speaking, orthodontic treatment takes about one and a half to two years. The duration of orthodontic treatment depends on the patient's age, the degree of deformity, the treatment technique, and the use of different braces. Children generally recover faster than adults, and complex malocclusions and deformities take longer to treat than simple ones. The length of time and effectiveness of orthodontic treatment varies from person to person.