For people with a misaligned bite or crooked teeth, braces can straighten and align their smile.
Braces are placed on teeth by an orthodontist, which is a dentist who specializes in correcting irregularities of the teeth.
In the beginning, your orthodontist will conduct an exam of your teeth
and gums, take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your face and
teeth and order X-rays of your mouth and head.
The braces will then be placed on your teeth by your orthodontist.
Periodically, you will return to see your orthodontist who will gently
tighten the braces a little bit to move your teeth in the correct
direction.
After the braces straighten your teeth and your orthodontist removes
them, your choppers should look straight. However, teeth have a natural
inclination to go back to where they were (crooked) before you had your braces put on. If that were to happen, then you would have wasted a lot of time and money on braces.
That’s why your orthodontist will have you fitted for a retainer, which you will need to wear regularly.
A retainer is a piece of plastic and metal that is custom-made for each
person, after his or her braces are taken off. Each retainer is designed
to fit each unique mouth; that’s why your orthodontist will make a mold
of your newly straightened teeth to create a retainer.
Your retainer will help your teeth stay set in their new positions.
Children and adults who have had braces both need to wear their
retainers. Children and teens are especially vulnerable to shifting
teeth because their bodies are still growing. The retainer helps to
control this shifting, which happens naturally.
Visit our website to learn more about the retainers or call 702-838-0707 to make an appointment today. Our
experienced orthodontists will make sure that your comfort is their
priority. Start on the road to straighter teeth today!
