Typically, 1-3 weeks. Some patients need longer, but not usually longer than 6 months. Sometimes the bones in your mouth just take longer to adjust and need time…
Denture orthopedy
The spacers are taken out before your braces are put on. The braces don’t hurt like the spacers; in fact, when the spacers are removed, it feels so…
Spacers are usually painful, although pain relievers can alleviate the pain if needed. Depending on the placement of the patient’s teeth, spacers may not hurt when first applied,…
It is ideal for spacers to stay in for at least three days and up to one week prior to band placement. This ensures that there is adequate…
Talk with your orthodontist if you have braces. Enameloplasty to level your teeth after your braces are removed is often considered part of your orthodontic treatment. It’s commonly…
After we achieve our expansion in the upper jaw, the patient will be ready for braces. We will leave the expander in place and add the braces. This…
Usually, the braces can be completely taken off in a single appointment and removal often takes about an hour. During removal, the orthodontist clips the brackets and uses…
You will need to wear an expander if you have a crossbite. This is when your upper jaw is narrower than the lower jaw, causing the top back…
In some people the movement of the teeth takes lesser time and braces can be removed before the deadline. … However, braces are not very comfortable to be…
As your teeth move and the tension decreases, the braces lose effectiveness. … Getting your braces tightened can cause pain and soreness for a few days. The discomfort…