Braces are helpful for a wide range of issues. They can correct crooked or misaligned teeth, bite sizes, overlapping, and crowded teeth. They can also help close up wide spaces between your teeth. Getting braces may also solve speech impediments like slurring and lisps, but only when the causes are misalignment. Overall, the choice to get braces will help not only to improve smile appearance but general oral health as it can help prevent bone or teeth erosion.
If you are getting braces, you may be anxious for several reasons. You may be worried about the pain or the aftermath of the procedure. This article will answer any such questions you might have. Read on.
Are Braces Painful?
A common worry most people have when considering braces is pain. Getting braces is not a painful procedure, and with the right orthodontist, it can be seamless. During your visit, the orthodontist will examine you and will clean your teeth to get rid of germs and bacteria.
When this is done, brackets are attached to each tooth with glue to connect the bracket to each tooth.
You will not need anesthesia during the procedure because there will be no pain during and after it. The only thing you might feel is a minor soreness. And this is often a result of your mouth and inner cheeks getting used to the new device in your mouth. Depending on the person, this feeling only lasts a few hours or days.
Appearance and Aesthetic
Many people who consider getting braces are often concerned and indecisive because they do not know how they will look with them on. You should know that the design of braces has improved over the years to be more aesthetically pleasing. As such, there is more acceptance of the look in today’s world. If this is too much for you, you should consider getting Invisalign instead. If your child is getting braces, be ready to support them if they are struggling with this idea. Kids may even prefer colored bands and brackets instead of generic, metal ones.
Myths and Facts about Braces.
Many myths exist about getting braces. For example, there is such a thing as the most appropriate time for getting braces. While it may be true that children of a younger age will benefit more from getting braces than a late teen due to their teeth development stage, it does not mean that braces cannot make an excellent orthodontic treatment for teens and adults
Another set of myths often believed is that braces pick up radio frequencies and set off metal detectors. Braces are made with light materials and metal, making it impossible to pick up radio transmissions or affect metal detectors.
Most people are also concerned that using braces affects the ability to play sports or even kiss. This is only a myth; children and people who do active sports can wear protective gear during play time to protect their braces.
On the issue of braces taking too long to align teeth, this varies depending on the issue you are getting orthodontic treatment to correct. Depending on your braces types and the alignment issue you need to fix, you may only have to wear braces for a year or two.
A common assumption that is also wrong is the idea that the alignment that braces give disappears after the braces are taken out. This is not true. For one, you will require regular appointments after you get breaches so that your orthodontist can adequately adjust your bands. This is necessary so that your bands and brackets are positioned correctly as your teeth become more aligned. Once the braces are taken out, you will be given a retainer to hold your teeth in place, especially when you are asleep— without this retainer, the teeth are very likely to shift back into misalignment. This is to say that wearing your retainer will help protect the progress you have made.
Having cleared your doubts about getting braces, contact Beauty Smile Orthodontics for a consultation. We provide orthodontic treatment for every member of the family. Reach out to us here to achieve your smile goals.