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When will I get my braces off???? Frequently phrased, "How much longer do I have to wear these things?? |
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Unfortunately, we can only estimate the length of time you will wear your braces. Outside influences sometimes effect your time schedule. Things such as growth and your cooperation with wearing headgears, rubber bands and removable appliances also determine the amount of time you will wear your braces. |
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Will I get those marks on my teeth? |
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Those marks are caused by poor brushing habits. Leaving plaque on the teeth CAN lead to damage of the enamel. We will review the proper brushing technique at your initial visit and subsequently as needed. |
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Does it hurt to get braces? |
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Generally speaking, putting the braces on your teeth does not hurt. However, it will take your mouth a few days to become accustomed to all the new "stuff". Your teeth may be sore for a couple of days after getting your braces. This soreness usually goes away after a couple of days. |
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Can I chew gum?? |
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Of course, you will always have those patients who chew gum and eat other things not recommended. Chances are they will have more broken braces and problems than those patients who follow our suggestions |
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When I get my braces off, how long do I wear my retainers? |
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Usually we have our patients wear their retainers full time, 24 hours, the first 1-2 months. This keeps the teeth stabilized while the bone "hardens" around the teeth. After that first time period, you will probably be told to reduce the hours you wear your retainers to just at night. The longer you wear the retainers, the better chances you have that your teeth will not relapse. Retainers are like an insurance policy. If you do stop wearing them, your teeth may NOT move, but you won't know until it is too late. |
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Parents are often confused when told that their 10 1/2year old is not yet ready for braces, considering their niece has worn braces since age 8. The answer to this question is not uniform, and basically depends upon the severity of the patient's malocclusion, and the eruption pattern of the permanent teeth. It is rare that any definitive orthodontic treatment is done prior to the eruption of the upper front teeth and the permanent molars, usually around age 8. Early treatment at this age, often called phase 1 treatment, would be considered to correct several problems. If the front teeth are grossly flared forward, the teeth can be brought back with a retainer or even braces, so that they are less vulnerable to traumatic injury. If the front teeth are so crowded that there is no room for the lateral incisors to erupt, usually from age 8 1/2 to 9, then braces may be placed to create room for the alignment of the front teeth. If all the permanent teeth have erupted on their own, and some minor crowding exists, then no treatment is necessary until the back baby teeth fall out, some 2 years later. A final reason for early treatment is the presence of a crossbite, where the upper teeth are situated within the arc of the lower teeth. This is a functional problem and is best treated at the earliest age possible. For problems such as moderate overbites and moderate crowding, (the most common conditions which require orthodontic treatment) it is best to wait until most of the back primary teeth are loose (approximately age 11). Phase 2 treatment takes approximately 24 months, but if started too early, can take 2 1/2 to 3 years. |
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Flat no 1,plot no 5 New Shree Gajanan Society Sec 19 Nerul
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02227702412
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