What are the benefits of getting braces ?

Dental braces are used in dentistry to improve dental health. They are tools that help correct the alignment of your teeth if they’re crooked, crowded, or misplaced. As long as a person has healthy gums, braces can be placed. More than a million adults wear braces, and the trend grows.

The benefits of braces are:

• Improves lost confidence
• Improves overall oral health
• Aids digestion
• Prevents bone erosion
• Alleviation of speech impairment
• Helps to provide better placing of teeth

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How long does it take to remove braces ?

Is your question related to the time you need to wear braces before the treatment is completed? Treatment time involves extreme case by case variations… 6 months to 3 years could be the range….so you need to ask your orthodontist about your case specifically.

If your question is more specifically “How long does it take to remove the appliances from the teeth?”… that appointment ranges from an hour to an hour and a half total. The braces will come off easily and quickly from the teeth. In a matter of minutes, they simply snap off of the teeth.

There is adhesive that remains on the enamel, however, which needs to be removed. A variety of techniques are used for the adhesive removal. Some providers use a hand instrument to scrape the material from the surface of the tooth. Others use a rotary handpiece to “polish” the material off of the tooth.

The adhesive removal can take 20 to 40 minutes. There is usually some form of post treatment record taking in the form of photos, x-rays, and or impressions of the teeth. Also there may be (should be in my opinion) retainers given the same day. The retainers will require some adjustment, for proper fit and comfort, that takes a few minutes as well.

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What are the steps to getting braces ?

1. Consultation: Your orthodontist will evaluate your smile and occlusion and determine the best type of treatment for you, as well as give cost information. Some consultations include a free panoramic x-ray.
2. Impressions/x-ray: If he hasn’t done so already, the orthodontist will take a panoramic x-ray of your teeth. He will then use putty to take an impression of your teeth, or use a high-tech camera to create a model of your teeth. This will help the orthodontist plan your treatment in detail. Impressions and installation of an appliance may be done in the same appointment.
3. Installation: Braces or another appliance will be installed in your mouth. This can take up to an hour. The worst part is the apparatus that keeps your mouth open/dry and keeps your tongue from interfering with the installation. You will be unable to talk during this step, so make sure to establish a gesture if the apparatus that keeps your mouth open is causing you discomfort so the hygienist can assist.
4. Treatment and Adjustments: While wearing the appliance, you may return to the orthodontist several times for adjustment. For standard braces, it is common to return every 4 to 6 weeks to have a new arch wire installed and to get new ligatures: rubber bands that hold the arch wire in place. The orthodontist will also evaluate how your treatment is coming along.
5. Evaluation and Removal: Once the orthodontist concludes the teeth are straight and the occlusion is correct, he will remove the appliance. To ensure your teeth don’t naturally shift back to their original location, you will be fitted with a retainer. Make sure to wear your retainer always for the first 6–12 months. Your orthodontist will tell you when/if you can wear it exclusively at night.

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