Your questions

Orthodontics is the dental specialty that studies how the teeth, jaws and face fit together, and treats crooked teeth and bite problems. An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed specialist training in orthodontics after dental school.

No. Well-aligned teeth are easier to clean; a correct bite makes chewing easier and helps prevent excessive wear or strain on some teeth. Whether treatment is needed, and what it should achieve, is discussed together at the examination.

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.

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.

Yes. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment in adults; what matters is that the teeth and gums are healthy. In adults, gum health, missing teeth and previous dental work are also taken into account in planning.

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.

Orthodontics for children

After the examination and records (photographs, X-rays, intraoral scan) are reviewed, a diagnosis is made and the suitable treatment options are explained to you. If more than one method is suitable, we discuss the advantages and limits of each and decide together.

Braces or clear aligners?

You can call 0545 906 04 50, send a WhatsApp message to the same number or book through the online appointment system. Our practice is open Monday–Saturday 09:30–18:00 and closed on Sundays.

We listen to your concerns and expectations and ask about your general health; your teeth, gums, bite, jaw joint and facial structure are examined. If treatment is needed, the possible treatment options and the next steps are discussed with you.

Treatment process

If you have recent dental X-rays, bring them or show them on your phone. Bring the names of any medicines you take regularly and, if you have had orthodontic treatment before, any information about it (and your retainer, if you have one). Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

There is no X-ray machine at our practice. The panoramic and cephalometric (side view of the face) X-rays needed for treatment planning are taken at a dental radiology centre; we will tell you where you can have them taken.

Yes. We provide services in Turkish and English at our practice.

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.

Short delays usually cause no problem; however, frequently missed check-ups can extend the treatment time. If you cannot make an appointment, just let us know in advance and we will arrange a new date.

If you let us know in advance, check-up intervals can be planned accordingly; with clear aligners, several aligners can be given at once. If you are moving permanently, your treatment records can be prepared to be passed on to the orthodontist who will continue your treatment.

These situations are usually not emergencies. If there is a sharp end, cover it with orthodontic wax and call the practice; the problem will be fixed at the earliest suitable time.

Braces: if something goes wrong

Yes. At check-ups your teeth are also examined for decay and gum problems; if needed, you are referred to your general dentist.

Pregnancy alone does not prevent treatment; ongoing treatment can usually continue. No X-rays are taken during this period, and since the gums are more prone to inflammation, extra care should be given to oral hygiene. Tell your orthodontist if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

An MRI can be taken with braces; however, metal brackets can distort images of the head and neck. If you are having an MRI, tell the imaging centre that you wear braces; if necessary, the wire can be removed temporarily. The same applies to a fixed retainer wire.

Teeth with fillings or crowns and root-canal-treated teeth can be moved orthodontically. Implants, however, fuse with the bone and cannot be moved; the treatment plan is made around their position. If an implant is planned, it is often better to plan orthodontic treatment first.

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.

SGK orthodontic support

First you obtain a medical board report from an Oral and Dental Health Centre (ADSM). After treatment starts, we give you four documents at each stage; you have them approved at the ADSM and submit them to the SGK Bursa Provincial Directorate. SGK pays into the patient's account within a few weeks.

Step by step

From an Oral and Dental Health Centre (ADSM). First you book an appointment with a general dentist at the ADSM through MHRS (the national appointment system) or by calling 182; the dentist refers you to the orthodontic department. You then book an appointment with the orthodontic department, and the orthodontist at the ADSM issues the report after the examination. The report is valid for 6 months; treatment must start within 6 months of the date of the report.

SGK does not pay a percentage. Whatever the treatment fee, it pays a fixed amount at each stage. The amount depends on the malocclusion class (Class I, II or III) stated in the medical board report.

No. SGK pays directly into the patient's account.

The same amount is paid at each of the three stages. The amount depends on the malocclusion class and the year, and it usually increases every year. Each stage is paid at the amount of the year in which that stage's documents are submitted. For example, a patient who submits stage 1 in 2025 and stage 2 in 2026 may receive two different amounts.

Current amounts

Yes. The documents can be submitted to the SGK Bursa Provincial Directorate by the patient's parent; the patient does not need to go. However, when the documents are approved at the ADSM, the patient is examined, so the patient must attend that step in person.

After the documents are submitted to SGK, payment is usually made into the patient's account within a few weeks.

Yes. If treatment started before the age of 18 and is still ongoing, payment is made. SGK does not make the orthodontic payment for treatments that start after the age of 18.

The Turkish regulation on the promotion of health services does not allow fee information on websites. In addition, the fee varies from person to person depending on the type and length of treatment. After the examination, the recommended treatment and its fee are explained to you in detail.

It is a page where patients whose treatment we have started can see their own treatment information. You can follow your treatment plan, estimated treatment time, the procedures carried out, your photographs and X-rays, your aligner progress in clear aligner treatment and your SGK stages.

No password is needed. At panel.yasarortodonti.com, enter the phone number registered in your file and log in with the code sent to your phone. For patients under 18, the parents' registered numbers can also be used. The panel can be shown in English.

Patients whose treatment has started. Only your own information is shown in the panel; no panel is opened for people who have only had an examination.

No anaesthetic is needed to bond the brackets. For a few days after the braces are fitted, and after wires are changed at check-ups, the teeth may feel tender and there may be a feeling of pressure when chewing. This usually eases within 2–4 days.

It depends on the condition of the teeth, age and how well the treatment instructions are followed. Most treatments take 12–24 months; simple problems may take less, complex ones longer. Your personal estimated treatment time is set at the planning stage.

Yes. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment if the teeth and gums are healthy. In adults, gum health, missing teeth and previous dental work are also taken into account in planning.

Not in every treatment. Extraction may be needed if there is not enough space in the jaw for the teeth, if the teeth are clearly protruding, or if the jaws do not match each other. The decision is made according to the diagnosis after the X-rays and models are reviewed, and the reason is explained to you.

Brackets bonded to the front of the teeth usually do not affect speech. With lingual braces (fitted behind the teeth), some sounds may change slightly in the first weeks; the tongue gets used to them quickly.

Yes. A mouthguard is recommended for contact sports. If you play a wind instrument, your lips may need some time to get used to the brackets in the first weeks; orthodontic wax helps during this period.

If oral hygiene is good, the chance of stains around the brackets is low. If hygiene is poor, white spots can form on the enamel surface, and these may be permanent. That is why regular brushing is considered part of the treatment.

It is not recommended. The surfaces under the brackets will not be whitened, so colour differences may appear. Whitening is considered after the braces are removed.

Both are well-established and effective methods; which one suits you depends on the condition of your teeth and the aim of treatment. Aligners are removable and almost invisible, but must be worn 20–22 hours a day. Braces are fixed, so they do not depend on you remembering to wear them. You can compare the two methods side by side on the Treatments page.

The aligners are transparent and thin; unless someone looks closely, they usually go unnoticed. The attachments bonded to the teeth are tooth-coloured, so they are generally not conspicuous.

For the first 1–2 days after switching to a new aligner, the teeth may feel tight and tender. This shows that the aligner is applying force to the teeth, and it usually passes quickly.

For the first few days there may be a slight lisp on some sounds. The tongue usually gets used to the aligner within a few days.

Yes; aligners should also be worn during sleep. Night-time wear makes up a large part of the daily wearing time.

Call the practice to let us know. Usually you will be asked to go back to the previous aligner or move on to the next one; if necessary, a new aligner is made. Going without an aligner can let the teeth shift back.

It may take a few months for simple crowding and 12–24 months for comprehensive treatment. The number of aligners and the estimated time are set with the digital plan. Not wearing the aligners for the recommended time prolongs treatment.

Yes; clear aligners can also be used in the mixed dentition period (ages 7–12), when baby teeth are still present. At this age, the family's support is important for the aligners to be worn regularly.

No. For most children, only regular monitoring is recommended at the first examination. Early treatment is planned for situations that may get worse with waiting, such as a reverse bite, clearly protruding upper teeth or a narrow upper jaw.

Mild crowding is common when the permanent front teeth erupt and may decrease somewhat as the jaw grows. If there is marked crowding or a lack of space, it is monitored and, if necessary, treatment is planned.

Gaps between baby teeth are normal and make room for the permanent teeth. A gap between the permanent upper front teeth may also close by itself until the canines erupt. If the gap is very wide or does not close after the canines erupt, an assessment is recommended.

It depends on the type of appliance; most appliances should be worn for most of the day and at night. The wearing time for your child is explained when the appliance is handed over. An appliance that is not worn does not work.

Comprehensive treatment with braces usually starts after most permanent teeth have erupted, around the ages of 11–14. At earlier ages, short-term braces may be applied to only some teeth.

For patients under 18 who are covered by SGK, payment is made in three stages: at the start of treatment, during treatment and at the end of treatment. The required documents are prepared at our practice.

Braces move the teeth within the bone. Orthopedic appliances aim to guide the development of the jawbones during growth. In most patients, the two treatments complement each other.

After growth is complete, the position of the jawbones cannot be changed with appliances. Mild and moderate discrepancies can be compensated by adjusting the position of the teeth; marked discrepancies require orthodontics combined with jaw surgery. For a narrow upper jaw, expansion with MARPE may be possible in suitable patients.

After the screw is turned, there may be a brief feeling of pressure at the bridge of the nose and in the palate. This feeling usually passes within a few minutes to a few hours.

Yes. This gap shows that the growth suture in the middle of the upper jaw has opened. It closes by itself after expansion is finished or later in treatment.

No. These appliances are worn at home and at night. To be effective, they need to be worn for an average of 12–14 hours a day.

An examination is recommended as soon as a reverse bite is noticed, without waiting for a particular age. When the upper jaw is set back, starting treatment at an early age can be more effective.

Because the position of the jawbones changes, the facial profile and the proportions of the lower face change. The amount of change depends on the degree of the discrepancy and the operation performed. The intended change is discussed with you at the planning stage.

In orthognathic surgery, incisions are mostly made inside the mouth, so there are generally no visible scars on the face.

The operation is usually done after facial growth is complete; this is mostly after the ages of 16–18 in girls and 18–20 in boys. Completion of growth is assessed on records.

Over the years, the teeth have changed their inclination to compensate for the jaw discrepancy. For the teeth to fit together when the jaws are brought into the correct position, these inclinations must be corrected beforehand. In some suitable cases, surgery can be done first and orthodontics completed afterwards.

In the first weeks, liquid and puréed foods are eaten, followed by soft foods. The return to a normal diet is usually within 6–8 weeks, as advised by your surgeon.

The effect of surgery on jaw joint complaints varies from person to person; in some patients complaints decrease, while in others they stay the same or may increase. That is why the condition of the joint is assessed in detail before surgery.

Which hospital the operation will be performed in, and coverage by SGK or private insurance, are assessed with your jaw surgeon. Patients under 18 who are covered by SGK can benefit from SGK orthodontic support for the orthodontic treatment.

If there is no pain or restricted mouth opening, clicking on its own often needs no treatment; it is common in the population. If the clicking comes with pain, catching or locking, an examination is recommended.

Do not try to force your mouth open, and get an examination as soon as possible. If your mouth is stuck open and will not close (jaw dislocation), go to a health facility urgently.

It depends on the type of complaint; in most patients it is worn at night for a few months and adjusted at check-ups. Splints used for clenching and grinding can be used for longer, with check-ups.

Daytime clenching can be related to stress and work that requires intense concentration. The cause of night-time grinding is not fully known; sleep patterns, some medicines, alcohol, caffeine and smoking may play a role.

Orthodontic treatment is not recommended as a treatment for jaw joint disorders. Joint complaints are first treated with conservative methods; if orthodontic treatment is needed, it is planned separately.

Ready-made guards do not fit the teeth exactly, so they may change the position of the jaw and can make complaints worse in some people. Guards made from an individual impression are recommended.

In the first period, for the time you are told, usually for most of the day; after that, only at night. Your personal wearing schedule is given at the end of treatment.

As long as it causes no problems and can be kept clean, it can stay for years. If necessary, it can be removed and replaced with a night-time retainer.

The retainer may feel tight when you put it in. Start wearing it regularly again. If it does not fit, do not force it, and call the practice.

The link between wisdom teeth and crowding of the front teeth is scientifically debated; crowding that appears with age is largely related to the natural, lifelong movement of the teeth. During retention, the eruption of wisdom teeth that have not yet erupted is monitored; if they are likely to disturb the other teeth, removal is recommended.

Yes. A few check-ups are recommended in the first year after braces or aligner treatment, and less frequent ones after that. At check-ups, the condition of the retainers and the position of the teeth are assessed.

Whitening carried out under a dentist's supervision, at the recommended concentrations and times, is considered safe. The most common side effect is sensitivity that passes within a few days.

The result depends on the starting colour of the teeth and the cause of the discolouration; it varies from person to person. Whitening lightens the colour as far as the natural structure of the tooth allows.

No. Whitening works only on natural tooth tissue. If there are fillings or crowns on the front teeth, they may need to be matched to the new colour after whitening.

Scaling and polishing can make the teeth look lighter by removing surface stains and tartar, but they do not change the tooth's own colour.

No pain is expected during the procedure. Some people may have brief, sudden twinges and sensitivity to cold.

It is not recommended; the areas under the brackets will not be whitened, so colour differences may appear. Whitening is planned after orthodontic treatment is finished.