Q.
If I have braces what will happen to the surface of my teeth? Im due to have braces and have subsequently been refered to the orthodontists for an appointment to begin planning the next steps, could you please tell me what I should expect to be put through as in the steps he will recommend, I’m quite worried/nervous you see and the appointment not until another three weeks which is too long to not know? secondly and as for my initial question on what will happen to the surface of my teeth I wanted to know what happens with regards to fixing the braces in place? will I have countless months after the braces treatment ha finished and they’ve been taken off having to scrub glue off my teeth and therefore taking the enamel right down? I’d ask if lingual braces would be better but they would surely be exactly the same just on the back? cheers for you time
If I have braces what will happen to the surface of my teeth? Im due to have braces and have subsequently been refered to the orthodontists for an appointment to begin planning the next steps, could you please tell me what I should expect to be put through as in the steps he will recommend, I’m quite worried/nervous you see and the appointment not until another three weeks which is too long to not know? secondly and as for my initial question on what will happen to the surface of my teeth I wanted to know what happens with regards to fixing the braces in place? will I have countless months after the braces treatment ha finished and they’ve been taken off having to scrub glue off my teeth and therefore taking the enamel right down? I’d ask if lingual braces would be better but they would surely be exactly the same just on the back? cheers for you time
A.
Hi there,
If you have never had braces before it’s quite normal to be anxious.
At the next few appointments the orthodontist will examine the teeth and discuss with you how he/she thinks you should be treated and with what type of brace.
When you have the braces fitted, the orthodontist will probably give the teeth a little clean before they are fitted. You’ll be popped back in the chair and have one or two bits and pieces put in to keep your lips and cheeks away from the teeth and everything dry to help the squares to stick on better. The process is pain-free, it just takes some time as it’s quite fiddly and then a wire will be tied in. The squares are glued on individually and as long as you keep down your intake of sweet and fizzy things and clean well then the surface of the tooth should not be damaged.
When the braces are removed the orthodontist will go around each tooth and remove the brackets and glue for you.
You are quite right about the lingual braces, the process is very similar but more lengthy and fiddly.
I hope this helps,
Hi there,
If you have never had braces before it’s quite normal to be anxious.
At the next few appointments the orthodontist will examine the teeth and discuss with you how he/she thinks you should be treated and with what type of brace.
When you have the braces fitted, the orthodontist will probably give the teeth a little clean before they are fitted. You’ll be popped back in the chair and have one or two bits and pieces put in to keep your lips and cheeks away from the teeth and everything dry to help the squares to stick on better. The process is pain-free, it just takes some time as it’s quite fiddly and then a wire will be tied in. The squares are glued on individually and as long as you keep down your intake of sweet and fizzy things and clean well then the surface of the tooth should not be damaged.
When the braces are removed the orthodontist will go around each tooth and remove the brackets and glue for you.
You are quite right about the lingual braces, the process is very similar but more lengthy and fiddly.
I hope this helps,
Saba Qureshi
(Spakle Dental Boutique)
Saba Qureshi
311 Boston Road Hanwell London W7 2AT
Web: www.sparkledental.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344
