How Do Braces Work?
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>Do</strong> <strong>Braces</strong> <strong>Work</strong>?<br />
If you or a family member has crooked, misaligned, or crowded teeth, you may be considering getting<br />
braces. Orthodontic treatment, which typically spans 24 months, corrects these problems to give you a<br />
beautiful smile and improved oral health. Besides cost and treatment questions, one thing that patients<br />
frequently ask Dr. Moshena Ahmad at All Star Dental is “<strong>How</strong> do braces work?” Most are not interested<br />
in the extremely technical answer but prefer a simple explanation instead.<br />
Straightening the Teeth Through Constant Pressure<br />
The purpose of your dentist putting brackets and wires on your teeth is to force them to move into a new<br />
position. The pressure from the appliances causes the tissues in your gums to loosen and the tooth socket<br />
to expand. This allows the tooth to gradually move from its current position to the desired one.<br />
Eventually, your jawbone will grow around the tooth in its new position to hold in place permanently.<br />
Some patients must have one or more teeth extracted before getting braces to give the remaining teeth<br />
space to move.<br />
Some of your teeth may feel slightly loose during treatment, but this is normal and nothing to cause<br />
alarm. They will feel more secure as your treatment progresses and will be firmly in place by the time Dr.<br />
Ahmad removes your braces.<br />
What to Expect When Your <strong>Braces</strong> Are Removed<br />
After removing the metal brackets and wires from your teeth or when you have worn your last Invisalign<br />
tray, Dr. Ahmad will fit you with a retainer. You should wear this throughout the day and night for the<br />
prescribed time. A retainer helps to prevent your teeth from shifting back into the position they were in<br />
before orthodontic treatment. It’s also important to continue to practice good oral hygiene skills.<br />
Schedule a Consultation at All Star Dental to Learn More<br />
Whether you have just started thinking about braces or you’re ready to take the next step, we encourage<br />
you to contact our office to request an orthodontic consultation. Dr. Ahmad will spend one-on-one time<br />
with you answering your questions in addition to providing you with a financial estimate. We look<br />
forward to helping you achieve the smile you have always wanted.<br />
http://allstardentaloffice.com/
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