Las Vegas Orthodontist Answers Question About "Getting Braces"

Patient: "I'm 15 years old and im getting braces on soon..I have very crowded teeth and a large overbite. Im worried that i might need over things besides braces. Do you think i would need other appliances beside braces? I was also wondering how do they put braces on and what are the spacers for. I forgot to ask my ortho thses questions because i was nervous?"

Kate T. Nguyen, DDS, MS: " That's great to hear that you're getting improving your smile and the health of your teeth with braces. As for your question regarding appliances, each individual is different and it depends on your "bite" if you need appliances or not. Your orthodontist will be the best person to assess and answer that question for you. Also for spacers, they are used to make space between the teeth to fit the braces made for the back teeth, which are also called bands. And how braces are put on is a simple process of gluing the braces onto the teeth with a glue made specifically for teeth. Generally, the day you get the braces on is really easy, so don't worry too much about it. Let me know if you have any other questions!"

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Las Vegas Orthodontist Reviews The Right Diet While Wearing Braces.

If your current diet consists of sticky and hard foods you can potentially affect your brackets on your braces , loosen your bands or reshape your wires, thus, leading to an extended amount of time you will need treatment. Of course, we always recommend that you limit the amount of sugar in your diet. Typically, foods that are high in sugar are also sticky.

Softer foods that are low in sugar are better, but you are not limited to those types of foods. Our practice recommends that you steer clear of the following foods:

Brittle

Hard Candy

Raw Carrots

Bubble Gum

Chips

Nuts

Popcorn

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Q: Childrens Orthodontics What are the warning signs I should look for to schedule an Orthodontic Exam?

Parents concerned about the oral health of their children should look for these signs below:

• If your child has lost their baby teeth early or late.

• Does your child have a difficult time chewing or biting

• Do they have difficulty with speech

• Bulging teeth, or asymmetry can be an early sign.

• Facial imbalance

• If your child is grinding their teeth

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Las Vegas Orthodontist answers question about Childrens Orthodontics

When should I start thinking about orthodontic treatments/exams for my child?

In the age range of 6 to 12 – when the child’s adult teeth begin to arise and malocclusions begin to appear. According to the ADA, the ages of 8 to 14 is when orthodontic treatment should begin and can have the biggest impact on the children’s dental health. We recommend for your child orthodontic treatment to begin at the age of 7. At this age we suggest pediatric orthodontics – because they have a combination of their permanent teeth and baby teeth so we can contain problems with teeth and jaw growth that could be harmful to your child’s dental health. Regular dentistry and orthodontics examinations are very important for the child’s health.

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