Visiting Your Orthodontist For Braces

The idea of getting braces has a certain stigma about it

. Neither children nor adults like the thought of having to go see the orthodontist. Fortunately, it is much better than people make it out to be! The advancements over the last couple of decades have given new options to orthodontic patients.

These advancements have reduced the discomfort and visibility of wearing braces. Teeth may be aligned for aesthetic or physical health reasons. Either way, obtaining the smile that you desire need not be a frightening prospect.

It is recommended that the first visit to the orthodontist be no later than seven years of age. During the first visit, an assessment of the teeth and jaw will be made. Impressions may be taken. This simply involves biting down on special material so that a model of your teeth can be made.

Your mouth and head will be x-rayed in order to see any structural abnormalities. A complete health and dental history will be taken and kept on file. Your picture will also be taken so that your smile can be assessed as it changes. After evaluation, you will receive information for a treatment plan.

Spacers will often need to be inserted. These help move teeth apart far enough to for comfortable placement of your braces. These stay in for a few days and then your braces can be put on. The day of application, the orthodontist or dental assistant will dry your mouth and apply a liquid that preps the surface of the tooth for the cement.

Cement is applied to the brackets and these are then placed on your teeth. A special plasma light is used to help the cement adhere. When this step is complete, then the arch wire is set in place. This wire goes through the brackets and allows for adjustment ass needed through the course of your treatment.

Once this is done, tiny rubber bands are placed on the brackets to hold the wire taut. Kids generally like this part, as they get to pick out the color of the rubber bands. All of the colors of the rainbow, and then some, are generally available!

Adults may want to check on the availability of ceramic brackets as these are not as noticeable. Dental veneers are another option. While they will not actually do any straightening, they will give the appearance of perfectly aligned smile. There may be other options as well; a person should inquire with their orthodontist about any alternatives.

by: Andrew Stratton

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