Braces Chelsea

What are some common problems patients may experience with braces?

One common issue with braces is a broken metal bracket. These are placed with a removable adhesive so the braces can be removed, but sometimes these brackets will break. If this happens, the fix is you come see us for a visit, we remove the bracket, and re-bond it. Braces Chelsea

Another common issue is what we call the pokey wire. With a metal or ceramic set of braces, the wires we begin treatment with are small and light. And these light wires can have sharp ends. Inevitably sometimes these wires need clipping and bending so they don’t poke your mouth. Braces Greystone AL

How do I take care of my braces?

Having braces may change your oral hygiene routine and the way you clean your teeth. Sometimes a new or modified brush is provided to you. We like to recommend that you brush your teeth daily for two minutes.

We also sit down with you and show you on a model exactly what to expect. In some cases, your diet may change to avoid harsh, crunchy foods & snacks. But, in the long run it is worth the temporary changes so you can benefit from having beautiful, properly aligned teeth.