The General Perception of Orthodontic Treatment

When you hear “orthodontic treatment,” what comes to mind?

While opinions vary—such as “it’s not covered by insurance,” “it straightens teeth,” or “the appliances are noticeable”—the most common impression is “treatment seems to take a long time.”

In reality, even among dentists, it’s often thought that “full-mouth orthodontics takes over two years” and “lingual braces or clear aligners take even longer.”

Risks of Prolonged Orthodontic Treatment

Some specialists, driven by an intense focus on achieving the perfect result, may avoid clearly stating the treatment duration. While pursuing quality is important, from the patient’s perspective, the uncertainty of “not knowing when it will end” creates anxiety.

There are even reported cases where orthodontic treatment has continued for over 10 years.

Risks that can arise from prolonged treatment include:

• Changes in your own health or illness
• Family caregiving responsibilities or children’s circumstances
• Life changes like moving or studying abroad

Such unforeseen events become major factors complicating treatment continuation.

The Concept of Speed Orthodontics

So, is “speed orthodontics”—which achieves results in a short time—a method that moves teeth with excessive force?

The answer is NO.

Speed orthodontics is not about forcing speed, but rather a concept that streamlines treatment through “diagnosis-based rational strategies”.

• Understanding and Selecting the Right Appliance for Each Situation
• Combining wire braces, clear aligners, and specialized appliances as needed
• Optimizing treatment based on the patient’s life stage and preferences

By combining these approaches, it becomes possible to achieve results in a shorter timeframe than traditional methods.

Our Approach

At our clinic, we provide speed-conscious orthodontic treatment with the goal of “achieving solid results in the shortest possible time.”

Of course, “shortening” does not mean cutting corners; we strictly adhere to theory-based diagnosis and treatment planning.

As a result, we complete orthodontic treatment in approximately one year for many cases.

Summary

• Orthodontics often carries the perception of being “time-consuming”
• Prolonged treatment increases the risk of interruption due to health or life events
• Speed orthodontics doesn’t mean rushing; it’s about optimizing efficiency through diagnosis and appliance selection
• Our clinic frequently completes orthodontic treatment in about one year

If you’re interested in orthodontics but concerned about the time commitment, please feel free to consult with us.