The Orthodontic treatment of teeth is not to adjust the unbalanced teeth, but to create a balanced face together with the straightened teeth, by considering the facial structure and form as well as the temporomandibular joint. It is necessary to carry out specialized treatment. Generally, it is possible to have beautiful and healthy teeth through Orthodontic treatment for the following cases.

The right moment for the Orthodontic treatment is the time for deciding to receive such treatment. In other words, it is possible to receive the Orthodontic treatment at any time regardless of the age. Generally, when teenagers(11 to 13 years old) receive the Orthodontic treatment, it is possible yeaonly to straighten their teeth, but also to physically adjust the jaw and the facial bones in the right way, higping their faces to grow in the balanced way. As a result, more favorable results of treatment would be provided. Also, it is easy to move the teeth of the teenagers, since their metabolism is more active than that of adults.

The period of Orthodontic treatment is different according to the form and nature of the malocclusion. If only the teeth are to be straightened, it will take about 1 to 2 years. However, when a problem related with the framework occurs, it is necessary to carry out the regular treatment for the physical effect on the facial structure firstly. Then, it is possible to carry out the Orthodontic surgery for teeth secondly. For the Orthodontic treatment applied with a medical surgery, it is necessary to apply the Orthodontic treatment for the surgery before carrying out the jaw-Orthodontic surgery. After the operation, it takes some time to carry out the final Orthodontic treatment. The overall period would take about one year and six months to two years. If the treatment is carried out regularly and the hygienic state for the inner side of the mouth is kept well, the treatment period could be reduced.

The period of the straightening treatment is different according to the types and characteristics of the treatment. When only the teeth-straightening treatment needs to be carried out, it will only take one or two years. However, if there is any problem related with the bone, it will be necessary to apply the treatment for the facial bone first. Then, it will be necessary to apply the teeth-straightening treatment. Regarding the straightening treatment accompanied with the medical operation, it is necessary to carry out the straightening treatment before applying the maxillary operation. After the operation, it will take some time before taking the final straightening treatment. The overall period is about one year and six months to two years. If the treatment is taken regularly and the oral condition is kept to be clean with the proper equipment, the period of treatment could be reduced.

1. Metal Device (Metal Brackets)
The metal Orthodontic device is individually attached to each tooth for the treatment. The intensity of the metal bracket is high. Also, the maintenance cost is the smallest. Therefore, the metal bracket is widely used. The thickness of the device is not thick, making it possible to avoid having a strange feeling.

2. Device for Lingual Orthodontics (Invisible Brackets)
It has a big advantage of attaching the Orthodontic device to the inner side of each tooth towards the tongue and making such a device invisible. Such a device is appropriate for adults who want to receive aesthetic treatment.

Regarding the invisible Orthodontic device, a thin plastic frame is used to cover the teeth without using the Orthodontic device and wire. Such a teeth-Orthodontic method is widely used by the people who do not have enough time, those who need to carry out a social life by meeting many people and the students who have a high level of sensitivity. Since it is not visible, the people engaged in the service industry or young women often prefer to use such a method for Orthodontic their teeth. Also, it is possible to attach and detach the device, providing a high level of hygiene. The people using such a device do not have to worry about important meetings or meals. However, the device is appropriate for the simple Orthodontic treatment. It is not appropriate for the serious malocclusion.

1. Keeping Promises for Vising the Clinic : In order to get the best result within a short time, it is important to keep the promises.
If the promises are not kept well, the period for treatment will be longer.

2. Cautions for Food :
- The Orthodontic device is not strongly attached on the teeth. It is temporarily attached on the teeth just during the period for treatment.
It is removed after the treatment. Therefore, it is required to avoid the following food items, since they could damage the Orthodontic device.
- Sticky Food - Taffy, Caramel, Gum, Rice Cake
- Hard Food - Ice, Ice-cream, Candy, Peanut, Carrot, Sliced Radish Kimchi, Hard Cookies
- Tough Food - Squid, Dried Filefish Fillet, Rib
- During the Orthodontic treatment, it is hard to cut the food by using the front teeth.
Therefore, it is necessary to cut the big, hard and tough food into several small pieces for digestion.

3. Brush the Teeth Well :
It is necessary to brush the teeth after having food or snacks in order to remove all the remainders of food around the Orthodontic device.
It is necessary to keep the toothbrush at school or workplace in order to use it after having a meal.
It is necessary to use the toothbrush for the Orthodontic treatment, which has a hole in the middle of the brush. It is necessary to brush the device, the space between the device and the gum, and the rest thoroughly. For all those parts not influenced by the Orthodontic device, it is possible to brush them as usual.
By using the special toothbrush for the space between teeth and the dental floss for the part surrounding the Orthodontic device,
it is possible to clean the part.
It is possible to use such items as the electronic toothbrush, the waterpik and the fluorine gargling fluid.

1. Regular Attachment of the Device :
It is necessary to attach the device for the time explained at the hospital. The device should be detached when eating, brushing teeth, carrying out difficult exercises and providing a presentation in the class. When wearing the device for the first time, it would be difficult to pronounce words since a lot of saliva comes out. However, after one week, there will not be any problem.

2. Cleaning the Device by Using a Toothbrush :
It is necessary to brush teeth after detaching the device. Then, it is necessary to clean the device with the toothbrush. It is possible to use the cleaning fluid for dentures. However, boiling water should never be used to sterilize the device. In such a case, the device would be deformed.

3. Keeping the Device in the Storing Box :
The device should be always kept in the storing box. If the device is kept in a pouch, it would be deformed. When the device is dropped, it can also be deformed or broken. It is often lost at the restaurant. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the device in the storing box at the restaurant.