COMMON PROBLEMS OF BRACES?

Posted on 6 June, 2022 by Micheal Alexander

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. Orthodontist Greystone AL

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.

What types of appliances are there?

Full braces are considered fixed appliances. These are braces bonded to the teeth that we use to complete the tooth movements that we want to achieve. Following treatment, we also provide retainers, which are designed to minimize teeth movement post treatment.

We do use other appliances for patients that may have a cross bite, and sometimes we use palette expanders. There are also a number of different mouth-piece type appliances that some patients may require. But primarily, most of our patients receive braces and retainers. Orthodontist Inverness

Invisible aligners have become very popular over the last decade. The technology has improved significantly. What we are able to treat with invisible aligners has improved as well. These are an option for many patients. We discuss this with you as to whether or not you may be a good candidate for a clear aligner.