Braces are a great way of putting your teeth in shape in a short span of time. Teenagers are drawn to them because they add punk to one’s personality, and others just want them to straighten teeth, which seem to be growing out of every odd corner of the jaws. Before you get braces, here are some points you must consider.
For ages, dental braces have been associated with the nerds, and hence, considered a faux pas. Well, in reality, they serve a good purpose and make you beget that amazingly perfect smile that people crave for! So, we’ve wrapped up some basic advises herein which will help you to a great extent if you’re thinking of getting yourself a pair of braces--
1) Age no Bar
Many people are of the notion that dental braces only work when put in at a tender age. But no—as long as you have a healthy pair of gums and teeth, you can get yourself dental braces—but healthy gums and teeth are definitely must!
2) Think Beyond “Straightness”
Numerous people suffer from the premonition that dental braces should only be worn to make the gums or teeth straight. However, they resolve a lot of problems—they aid in meeting the teeth properly, filling the gaps between your teeth or separating the crooked and toppled-over teeth too! And, if your tongue sticks out of your teeth, they resolve that too. Besides, the orthodontists also examine your “bite”—whether the both the sets of your teeth meet properly when you open or close your mouth, or do they overlap into each other! Yes, braces can solve all these problems!
3) For Dental Braces, Visit an Orthodontist
Although dentists do the job of fixing braces on your teeth just fine, but it is advisable to visit an expert orthodontist for this purpose. While dentists are the “doctors” of teeth and gums, orthodontists specialize in the movement of tooth and jaws, and hence are an expert as far as “fixing” dental braces are concerned. They can have a look upon all the discrepancies of your mouth and then fix the braces likewise, which many dentists have failed to perform.
4) Brackets are but Marketing Strategies
If your orthodontist provides you with another set of braces than those you’ve asked for, don’t panic. The brackets are simply tags, what matters is how they are put on—so, trust your orthodontist and go ahead without any doubt!
5) Costs and Time for Dental Braces Treatment May Vary
If you’re planning to get yourself dental braces, be prepared to shell out anything between $3,000-$6,000 for the same.
As far as the time is concerned, you’re generally asked to keep the braces for two years. However, if you’re not okay with that, there’s nothing much to worry about. A small but painful operation before the implantation of the braces can reduce the time period to a great extent.
6) Read the Contract and Abide by it
Since it’s a long-drawn treatment, the orthodontists generally come up with contracts regarding the sittings, the fees and the operation. No matter how much you trust your orthodontist, do read the contract, and try to abide by those to the T, till the braces are removed. In case, you’ve to shift elsewhere, make sure a generous amount is refunded to you—add it to the clause.
7) It Hurts but Do Take Care
Yes, putting up braces does hurt for a while—after all, you’re putting additional pressure to your gums! However, these become tolerable after a while. What you must do is to take very good care of your teeth and gums—like replacing your old tooth brush with an orthodontist toothbrush or a soft bristled one. After all, you don’t want this costly affair to last for a little while, do you?
8) Beware of Allergies
If you’re allergic to any of the metals used in the braces, like nickel and latex, let it be known to your orthodontist. And, if you sense some awkwardness in your mouth, like swelling up of the respiratory organs or appearance of boils in your mouth, don’t wait a minute—immediately contact your orthodontist.
9) Wear Retainers
After the removal of the braces, to keep your teeth from any kind of movement, the orthodontists make or advise specialized retainers (like, the Hawley retainer and the Essix Retainer) for you that’ll fit into your mouth. Besides those, you do get permanent retainers too.
For ages, dental braces have been associated with the nerds, and hence, considered a faux pas. Well, in reality, they serve a good purpose and make you beget that amazingly perfect smile that people crave for! So, we’ve wrapped up some basic advises herein which will help you to a great extent if you’re thinking of getting yourself a pair of braces--
1) Age no Bar
Many people are of the notion that dental braces only work when put in at a tender age. But no—as long as you have a healthy pair of gums and teeth, you can get yourself dental braces—but healthy gums and teeth are definitely must!
2) Think Beyond “Straightness”
Numerous people suffer from the premonition that dental braces should only be worn to make the gums or teeth straight. However, they resolve a lot of problems—they aid in meeting the teeth properly, filling the gaps between your teeth or separating the crooked and toppled-over teeth too! And, if your tongue sticks out of your teeth, they resolve that too. Besides, the orthodontists also examine your “bite”—whether the both the sets of your teeth meet properly when you open or close your mouth, or do they overlap into each other! Yes, braces can solve all these problems!
3) For Dental Braces, Visit an Orthodontist
Although dentists do the job of fixing braces on your teeth just fine, but it is advisable to visit an expert orthodontist for this purpose. While dentists are the “doctors” of teeth and gums, orthodontists specialize in the movement of tooth and jaws, and hence are an expert as far as “fixing” dental braces are concerned. They can have a look upon all the discrepancies of your mouth and then fix the braces likewise, which many dentists have failed to perform.
4) Brackets are but Marketing Strategies
If your orthodontist provides you with another set of braces than those you’ve asked for, don’t panic. The brackets are simply tags, what matters is how they are put on—so, trust your orthodontist and go ahead without any doubt!
5) Costs and Time for Dental Braces Treatment May Vary
If you’re planning to get yourself dental braces, be prepared to shell out anything between $3,000-$6,000 for the same.
As far as the time is concerned, you’re generally asked to keep the braces for two years. However, if you’re not okay with that, there’s nothing much to worry about. A small but painful operation before the implantation of the braces can reduce the time period to a great extent.
6) Read the Contract and Abide by it
Since it’s a long-drawn treatment, the orthodontists generally come up with contracts regarding the sittings, the fees and the operation. No matter how much you trust your orthodontist, do read the contract, and try to abide by those to the T, till the braces are removed. In case, you’ve to shift elsewhere, make sure a generous amount is refunded to you—add it to the clause.
7) It Hurts but Do Take Care
Yes, putting up braces does hurt for a while—after all, you’re putting additional pressure to your gums! However, these become tolerable after a while. What you must do is to take very good care of your teeth and gums—like replacing your old tooth brush with an orthodontist toothbrush or a soft bristled one. After all, you don’t want this costly affair to last for a little while, do you?
8) Beware of Allergies
If you’re allergic to any of the metals used in the braces, like nickel and latex, let it be known to your orthodontist. And, if you sense some awkwardness in your mouth, like swelling up of the respiratory organs or appearance of boils in your mouth, don’t wait a minute—immediately contact your orthodontist.
9) Wear Retainers
After the removal of the braces, to keep your teeth from any kind of movement, the orthodontists make or advise specialized retainers (like, the Hawley retainer and the Essix Retainer) for you that’ll fit into your mouth. Besides those, you do get permanent retainers too.