The point of Orthodontic
Although the orthodontic therapy can be done even if growing up , there are a lot of advantages when starting from the child . To take advantage of the child's growing facial bones can produce a greatly improved profile and a healthy, properly functioning mouth . Also , teeth move easily in the childhood .

An adult orthodontic has the limitation in the treatment method compared with that in childhood. But, nowadays , it shows the tendency that the number of mainly women , who want to acquire the good alignment of the teeth　，are increasing .　They want to be beautiful with smile in the presence of others .

In our clinic , orthodontist　who belongs to Tokyo Medical and Dental University takes charge of　orthodontic therapy . So the patients would receive orthodontic therapy at ease , even if in the difficult adult case .

■The first stage treatment in child (term of growth ）
Treatment for the child might be divided separately for two stages . In the first stage , only the front tooth are treated ,or the mandibular overlap of the front tooth is cured , the exchange of teeth and the control of the growth of bones are given priority . In an excellent case , the aftercoming permanent teeth can queue up by the first stage treatment only . The first stage treatment starts from 7 or 8 years old , though there is an individual variation . Please consult when eight upper and lower front teeth become complete .

■The second stage treatment in child（adjustment）
It begins usually after permanent teeth become complete and the growth of bones end . The treatment will be final to adjust a row of teeth . The second stage treatment start from 12 - 14 years old . In some cases , the second treatment would be better to be started continuously from the first stage treatment .

■Adult orthodontic treatment
It takes time by all means for the adult teeth to move because the bone and a row of teeth are completed , or the cortical bone that supports teeth is very hard . Moreover, the medical condition for orthodontic is worse in some cases , because there are the presence of decayed teeth or gum diseases that need to be managed by general dentist . Occupation or domestic work also restrict socially in some cases . Therefore, adult orthodontic needs more techniques compared with child case . Conversely , the patient who hopes orthodontic therapy by oneself after growing up is said not to neglect neither going to hospital regularly nor brushing tooth , for the reason that they receive therapy with their intention and money .
Orthodontic therapy is possible even if how old he is , if there is a will
"I want to have well-arranged teeth"

■Retension period
At the completion of the active phase of your orthodontic treatment patient begin the period we call retention . To retain means to hold . The teeth which were moved by orthodontic force must be retained or held in their new positions until the tissues , meaning the bone , the elastic membrane surrounding the root , the gingivae or gums, and the tongue and lips have adapted themselves to the new tooth positions . If we did not make an effort to retain the teeth following orthodontic movement , they would tend to move back to their original positions .

■Treatment plan in our clinic
1．Consultaion（for free）
After asking for the patient's hope , we analyze the problem of dentition , bite , or etc , explain a rough treatment methods and period .
2．Complete examination
Taking X-ray photo , Taking picuture of facies , Taking impression of teeth .
3．Report of examination results and presentation of treatment plan
As a result of the examination , orthodontist makes a concrete method of treatment .
4．Therapy Starting
Treatment is done once a month. The treatment period is different according to the case .