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…
Denture orthopedy
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…
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…