Open Late Dentistry and Orthodontics Aims to Keep Braces Appointments as Simple as Possible, Performing Cleaning and Dental Treatment Alongside Orthodontic Appointments to Make Keeping Treatment Under One Roof an Option for You and Your Family
METAL VS. CLEAR BRACKETS
Ceramic (clear) braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
“Set it and Forget It” – This tried-and-true concept applies to Traditional Orthodontics when it comes to looking for your teen child’s best outcome in the minimum amount of time without making your child worry about where their trays are or progress checks on their own.
Precise, Provider-Based Results – This is due to the fact that much more of the outcome is placed in the dentist’s hands when brackets and wires are placed in the mouth for 24 hours a day until the next visit.
Your Teen has Excellent Oral Hygiene – if your teen gets multiple raving reviews from the dental hygienist or Dr. Rouse at their dental check-ups, taking care of traditional braces should be a natural extension of that care and attention.
If you experience a bracket that becomes detached, please contact our office immediately to avoid delaying your finishing date of treatment. If this is an emergency and you are available to remove the bracket until you are able to get in within a few days, please see the video below
The main point of bite turbos it to keep your teeth apart.
The point is that if braces are in the ideal position and the upper teeth are resting on the lower brackets, bite turbos for your teeth might be necessary.
Keep in mind, they are temporary.
They typically go on 1st molars or on the inside of the top front teeth if you have a deep bite.
They can be removed later on.
Any tooth they are placed on will most likely hurt for a few days if some of the other teeth are not touching. Don’t worry…once removed they will move back into place.
But elastics help orient your upper and your lower jaws.
Triangle Elastics – These bring your upper canine teeth down by anchoring them to lower canine and premolar.
Class 2 – These bring your lower jaw forward and your upper jaw back. These typically go from the upper canine to the lower molar.
Class 3 – These bring your lower jaw back and upper jaw forward. These typically go from the upper 1st molar to the lower canine.
Box elastics – These are typically used if you have an open bite. They go around your front teeth in a box. They move your front teeth together.
Vertical – These go in a zig-zag or a box to bring your back teeth closer together.
Front Cross – These are used if your midline is off. They move your upper jaw and lower jaw’s midlines closer together.
And if you have a Frenum (Lip to Gum Connecting Ligament) to Have an UPPER Permanent and Removable Retainer at the end of Orthodontic Treatment.
Depends on the insurance.
No one is too old to have braces and at Peel Orthodontics we encourage everyone to have orthodontic treatment if they’re unhappy with their teeth or smile, no matter what their age.
A more attractive smile
Reduced appearance-consciousness during critical development years
Better function of the teeth
Possible increase in self-confidence
Increased ability to clean the teeth
Improved force distribution and wear patterns of the teeth
Better long term health of teeth and gums
Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions
Reduce the risk of injury to protruded front teeth
Aid in optimizing other dental treatment
Yes. However, it is recommended that patients protect their smiles by wearing a mouth guard when participating in any sporting activity. Mouth guards are inexpensive and usually comfortable. A "boil and bite" mouth guard is not recommended for orthodontic patients.
No. However, there may be an initial period of adjustment. For additional comfort, brace covers are available to prevent discomfort.
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