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Orthodontic Braces

The Braces

We are pleased you have chosen our office to provide your orthodontic care. We enjoy working with both young people and adults. Helping people improve their appearance and dental health is our greatest reward.

Our Doctor is committed to providing you with the best possible orthodontic care.dental braces

Success in your treatment depends largely upon patient cooperation. If braces are worn properly and checked regularly, the best results can be attained in the shortest amount of time. Both the estimate of the time required to complete treatment and the fee for this care are based on the assumption that there will be full cooperation.

Orthodontic Treatment is a Team Effort and you are the Star Player!

Know the Appliance:

1. BAND

2. BRACKET

3. TIE WIRE

4. ARCHWIRE

5. ELASTIC LIGATURE

6. ELASTIC

7. HEADGEAR TUBE

8. BUCCAL TUBE

1.Brackets or bonds are glued onto the front surfaces of the teeth. They work only when they remain glued to the teeth. Patients will break the brackets or bonds off the teeth if they eat the wrong type of foods, have a habit of �picking at their teeth, chewing their fingernails, pens or pencils or are accidentally hit in the mouth.

2.Bands are cemented around the entire tooth. A great deal of care is taken to find the right size band to fit each tooth. Bands will become �loose� if the cement bond breaks down between the tooth and the band. Chewing sticky foods and large wads of bubble gum will actually pull the band off the tooth.

If a band or bracket loosens, please call the office for an appointment to have it removed, replaced, or re-cemented. If a band comes off, bring it to the office in a small box so it won't be crushed. Unnecessary delay may cause gum irritation, tooth decalcification or possibly decay.

3.Separators are placed between certain teeth to make room for the bands. They will feel like a piece of meat is caught between your teeth. They may cause a slight bit of discomfort depending on how tight your teeth fit together. You may wish to take some Tylenol. If they should fall out, please call the office. It might be necessary to replace before your Banding appointment.

4.Arch Wires are the main wires, which act as tracks for the teeth to follow.

A-Latics or Ligatures are used to tie the archwires to the brackets. A-Latics are tiny rubber bands and ligatures are tiny fine wires. Occasionally a ligature loosens and will jab into the inside of your mouth. Just push it back into place using a pair of tweezers or eraser.

Bite Plates: If you are required to wear a bite plate, it should be worn ALL THE TIME except while eating or if instructed otherwise. Always bring it with you to your appointment.

Headgear: If you are required to wear headgear, it should be worn NO LESS THAN 14 hours a day. It has many uses and is a CRUCIAL part of your treatment. Always bring it with you to your appointment.braces

Retainers: When treatment reaches the stage that the braces are to be removed, you will be fitted with a retainer. The retainer is a very important part of treatment and should be worn until the teeth are in a fixed position. It is important that you wear your retainers as instructed; otherwise, the teeth may drift back to their original positions. In certain situations, retainers must be worn indefinitely to insure stabilization of teeth. Think of your retainers as pajamas for your teeth! You might wish to wear them nightly!

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