In most cases, you also have braces on your teeth before surgery and during recovery after surgery until healing and alignment are complete. Your orthodontist can work with…
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Patients with more severe orthodontic issues may wear braces for up to 24 months while those with minor problems may complete their treatment in less than 12 months….
You can usually expect to wear your braces no longer than a maximum of 3 years. While this does sound like an alarmingly long time to have metal…
Getting your braces tightened can cause pain and soreness for a few days. The discomfort shouldn’t be as bad as when you first got your braces on. After…
The biggest risk of leaving braces on for years is the damage caused by dental plaque. Unless a patient is especially meticulous with their oral hygiene, eventually, their…
The glue goes on to your teeth clear. … It’s not very noticeable, but you may find that, over time, the glue starts to discolor or turn slightly…
If charged individually, or if you have moved and are getting your braces taken off by another doctor, the cost of having braces removed will typically be around…
So certainly braces will work for an 18-year-old. … There are so many different forms of orthodontic treatment available to you – from metal braces to Invisalign –…
Orthodontic expanders do pretty much what the name suggests. They expand, or widen, your child’s jaw or palate, making room for all their adult teeth to grow in…
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…