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Retainers
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Do retainers need to be worn after braces? |
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Yes, retainers are worn full-time for about 12 months followed by nighttime wear indefinitely. |
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Why do teeth get crooked after wearing braces or aligners? |
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Teeth move throughout life whether you have worn braces or not. It is part of the natural aging process. This is why retainer wear is recommended indefinitely to maintain your orthodontic results over lifetime. |
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How about retainers glued to the backs of teeth? |
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For some patients, permanent retainers are attached to the back of lower teeth to keep them in place. This requires special hygiene procedures and regular recalls to the family dentist. |
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Wisdom teeth (Third Molars)
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Do wisdom teeth cause teeth to get crooked? |
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Research has shown this not to be true.
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? |
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Wisdom teeth do not cause crooked teeth but they can cause gum problems, swelling if impacted, and trap food below the gum tissue causing infection. It is much nicer to plan for their removal rather than have them removed under emergency conditions. |
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When is a good time to have wisdom teeth removed? |
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The best time according to oral surgeons is when approximately 2/3 or so of the root is formed. Sometime after age 16 or 18 seems to be the average. |
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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ)
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Can braces or orthodontic treatment treat or cause
TMJ problems? |
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Scientific literature has documented that there is not a direct link between orthodontic treatment or occlusion and TMJ. Problems with TMJ can be present or absent in the presence of all types of good and bad bites.
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Health Impact
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What are the health benefits of wearing braces? |
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Orthodontics helps to improve the comfort of the bite, make it easier to brush and floss your teeth for good dental health, and many times helps to balance the facial musculature. The positive self-esteem benefits are immeasurable. |
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How do enlarged adenoids and allergies affect braces? |
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Mouth breathing, as a result of enlarged adenoids or tonsils or allergies, may cause your upper and lower jaws to grow apart and elongate facial form during growth, resulting in crowding and often narrow arches. |
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How does a tongue thrust or low tongue posture affect braces? |
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The effects are similar to enlarged adenoids. Plus, the pressure on front teeth from the tongue thrusting can aggravate protrusion and spacing. |
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Contact Our Office
We hope this information helps, but we encourage you to visit us for a consultation to receive a personalized treatment plan because every smile is different. We offer a wide range of treatments for children and adults from traditional braces to InCognito & Invisalign, so we will find the right solution for your needs and lifestyle. If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office.
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◎Attention:
In orthodontics, as in all other healthcare treatments, there can be no guarantees of particular outcomes. These anticipated benefits are based on results from treating similar orthodontic conditions, and may vary with the individual, his or her cooperation and a number of other factors.
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