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Orthodontic problems can cause self-confidence problems!

Healthy teeth, a beautiful smile is everyone's dream. Oral health, which affects both eating and drinking, laughing and speaking, also affects the psychology of people significantly. Expressing that orthodontics and psychology are closely related to each other, Orthodontist and Clinical Psychologist Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özkan stated that the self-confidence of people who have concerns about their teeth and smiles is also affected.

In orthodontics, it is aimed to correct the mutual relations of the positions of the teeth and jaw. Stating that the relevant needs of the patients should be taken into consideration during this treatment, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Dentistry, Orthodontist and Clinical Psychologist Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özkan: “The relationship between orthodontics and psychology is very deep and meaningful. In orthodontic applications, it is necessary to benefit from the theories of psychology.”

Children and young people are particularly affected

Laughing plays an important role in people's social relationships, personalities and thoughts about themselves. Hence, it is important to have a nice smile in order to meet the psychological needs of people. Orthodontist Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özkan: “The relationship between orthodontics and psychology is related to people's self-confidence. Children and teenagers, in particular, may experience concerns about their teeth and smiles. These concerns can affect people's self-confidence. Therefore, orthodontists should be very careful in assessing the self-confidence of patients.”

Both physical and psychological needs are met with orthodontic treatment

Among the theories of psychology, especially the "Cognitive Behavioral Approach" can be used to understand the relationship between the thoughts and behaviors of patients. Asst. Prof. Dr. Özkan: “This therapy can be aimed at increasing the self-confidence of the patients and reducing their anxiety by addressing the negative thoughts of the patients. During orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to consider the psychological needs of patients in order to contribute to a healthy smile, self-confidence and well-being. In this way, both the physical and aesthetic needs of the patients and the psychological factors are met.”