SHOULD I SEE MY GENERAL DENTIST WHILE I HAVE BRACES?
Yes. You should continue to see your general dentist every 3 - 6 months for cleanings and dental checkups.
WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
No. However, there may be an initial period of adjustment. Please let us know if you play a wind instrument (prior to treatment) so that we can use special brackets [...]
WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING SPORTS?
No. It is recommended, however, that patients protect their smiles by wearing a mouth guard when participating in any sporting activity. Mouth guards are inexpensive, comfortable, and come in a [...]
DO BRACES HURT?
The placement of bands and brackets on your teeth does not hurt. Once your braces are placed and connected with the archwires you may feel some soreness of your teeth [...]
HOW LONG DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TAKE?
Treatment times vary on a case-by-case basis, but the average time is from 18 to 30 months. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of [...]
WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST?
An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed a 4 year advanced education program following dental school, in order to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and [...]
WHAT ARE SOME POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF ORTHODONTICS?
A more attractive smile Better function of the teeth Increase in self-confidence Increased ability to clean the teeth Improved wear patterns of the teeth Better long term health of teeth [...]
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS THAT BRACES MAY BE NEEDED?
Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth (bucked teeth) Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite) Upper front teeth are [...]
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OCCUR?
Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean [...]