Orthodontics – Uzm. Dt. Ahmet Yaşar, Nilüfer / Bursa

Patients under 18 who are covered by the Turkish Social Security Institution (SGK) can receive SGK's orthodontic payment in three stages: at the start of treatment, at least 6 months later, and when treatment is completed (at least 4 months after the second stage). Payment is also made for treatments that started before the age of 18 and are still ongoing. The required documents are provided at our practice.

It depends on the condition of the teeth, age and the chosen method. Most treatments take 1.5–2 years. Your estimated treatment time is set at the planning stage and shown in the Patient Panel.

With braces, check-ups are usually every 4–6 weeks; with clear aligners, every 6–10 weeks. The interval may change depending on the stage of treatment.

Around the age of 7 is a good time for a first orthodontic check-up. Some problems, if noticed during growth, can be guided with simpler methods. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment in adults.

Your teeth may feel tender for a few days after braces are fitted or after you switch to a new aligner. This feeling usually passes quickly.