This involves placing either fixed or removable braces for the purpose of aligning crooked teeth, a misaligned bite (either an underbite or an overbite). The dentist will ask questions about your health, conduct a clinical exam, take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your face and teeth, and order X-rays of the mouth and head. An appropriate treatment plan is made based on analysis of the gathered information.
In some cases, a removable retainer will be all that's necessary. In other rare cases (especially when there is an extreme overbite or underbite), surgery may be necessary. In most cases, however, braces will be needed.
The time needed for braces varies from person to person depending on the severity of the problem, the health of the teeth, gums and supporting bone among other factors. usually a person will wear braces for a period of one to three years then after that they will need to wear a retainer for the first six months.
Braces are available to both Adults and children but the corrections needed will differ as adults may require more than just braces as the bones have stopped growing.
Some of the adjustments your orthodontist may make to your braces may make your mouth feel sore or uncomfortable. This can be releived with over the cunter medicine. if the pain persists, see your dentint for adjustments to make them comfortable