Every person dreams of a smooth, delightful smile. And one possible solution is braces. But before you decide to get braces, it is important to realize that you have a long, hard road ahead of you. But everyone who has endured it will attest to the fact that the effort was worth it.
Braces (from the English word "bracket"), orthodontic brackets - complex orthodontic fixed structures (apparatuses) for correcting the position of human teeth in case of bite disorders and unevenness of the dentition.
The alignment of teeth with braces lasts for a year or more. It should be remembered that this procedure is accompanied by unpleasant pain, changes in eating habits and requires more careful oral hygiene and constant visits to the orthodontist. But it is worth it. The examples of many celebrities show results and are a strong motivation.
There is still a risk of recurrence, so even if all the rules are followed, other orthodentic devices that are less drastic may be needed.
During the consultation before installing the system The orthodontist will explain in detail all the stages of treatment, how to keep your teeth and braces clean, and how to minimize discomfort. In order not to damage the braces, the dentist will tell you which foods to avoid and which ones you should not eat at all.
Discomfort associated with wearing braces
- — Unfortunately, pain while wearing braces is unavoidable. The degree of pain while wearing braces varies from patient to patient. Since there are root changes in the structure of the teeth, the feeling of loosening and loosening of the teeth is a normal reaction of the body. After a few weeks, the pain goes away and you get used to it, but after the next visit to the orthodontist, when the structure "tightens up", it happens again. When the pain is too severe, you have to resort to painkillers. But if the pain doesn't go away over time, it could be a sign of serious problems, so tell your dentist immediately
- — Another inconvenience is whispering. But with time, it goes away. When the speech apparatus adapts to new conditions, this problem disappears.
- — During the installation of the system it is impossible to take into account all the peculiarities of the patient's oral cavity, so there may be a problem that some parts of the braces rub and traumatize the mucous membrane of the mouth. But don't worry, it's easy to fix with special remedies, don't be patient, be sure to tell your doctor.
- — When you get braces, your diet will also change. During this time, you can forget about solid foods, as well as hard foods (such as toffee) that are difficult to clean afterwards.
- — You will have to spend much more time on oral hygiene. Braces require thorough care at least three times a day, and preferably after every meal.
The decision to have a brace system installed is a very serious one. After all, it has far-reaching consequences. Often after the installation of braces there are problems with the gums, periodontitis. Enamel is weakened due to the constant pressure. Although rare, but possible various allergic reactions to the composition of the metal, even very serious, in which it will be necessary to immediately stop treatment.
But if you follow all of the specialist's recommendations, you can survive all of this and achieve a beautiful, even smile. Take care of your health and smile!