Congratulations on your decision to have orthodontic treatment for your teeth. Your smile is the first thing that people will see when they meet you. Not only does proper tooth alignment make your smile better, but so do straight teeth as these are both important to good oral health. Misaligned teeth can cause headaches and jaw pain and create other problems as we get older. Treating misaligned teeth will help prevent many problems later in life. The office worker can discuss payment plans and insurance matters with you. There should never be any cause to avoid treatment for misaligned teeth. There are treatment plans for young people as well as older adults, and it is never too late to begin getting good dental health and a great smile.
Your doctor will talk about treatments with you and together, you will decide on the best treatment plan for your teeth. Impressions will be taken along with pictures of your teeth and smile. These photos and impressions will later show you what your teeth look liked when you began. When you are finished with your treatment, you may have impressions taken again for the making of a retainer. An impression is made by putting molding materials into your mouth. The material will harden in a little minutes and a exact replica of your teeth is made.
There are now few types of braces available, and the next step will depend on which type you are getting. Sometimes, a couple of teeth need to be removed before your start treatment. This is especially true if you have a small mouth and large teeth. Your dentist can do this in the office with local pain medication, unless the teeth are molars and are especially hard to remove.
If you are having common braces, your brackets will go on next. You may notice an immediate improvement in the look of your teeth as the braces can sometimes make your teeth look aligned the right away. You may experience some pain for a few days but over the counter medications can usually provide relief, like Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. The pain is mild and may only result in soreness. Eating soft foods for a few days is always recommended when new orthodontic procedure is begun or when braces are tightened. In total, wax is available for covering brackets that may be bothering you.
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