Orthodontic treatment is a treatment that involves the teeth, bones and tissues surrounding the teeth, such as the gum. Therefore, any drug that directly or indirectly affects these areas can also affect the process of orthodontic treatment.

People with seizures or epilepsy, due to the use of antiepileptic drugs, have inflammation and increased gingival volume, which makes them vulnerable to hygiene. For this reason, tooth decay and gum inflammation and tooth problems are more common in people with seizure.
Today, with new antiepileptic drugs, these caries and inflammation are minimized, and with frequent referral to the dentist, scaling and health education, there are many effects on the prevention and treatment of gingivitis and caries in patients with epilepsy.
In patients who have had seizures in a month, treatment should be restricted to emergency situations only.
Patients with epilepsy-controlled illness can begin treatment in certain circumstances. The following are required before any patient’s orthodontic session:
The patient will take anti-epileptic drugs before each orthodontic session.
The patient has been eating his main meal before any orthodontic session.
The patient is prudent before orthodontic session, in case of tiredness and impatience, it’s possible to postpone the time of orthodontics to another day.
Drinking large amounts of water, using mouthwashes and proper use of toothbrushes is recommended for these patients.
Drinking, confectionery, chocolate and sticky substances also makes oral and dental hygiene healthy.
It is advisable for these patients to refer to their orthodontist orthodontic surgeon for more time with a shorter time.
The proper nutrition of these patients is important. Drinking milk and dairy products is recommended to these patients.
It is not allowed for this group to not consume cold drinks that are hot or cold, which can suddenly raise or lower your oral temperature.