Many patients require orthodontic treatment with braces.
This is usually because braces are the best at moving the teeth and correcting
any type of orthodontic issue. These include crooked and rotated teeth, as well
as spacing and bite alignment issues. Here is a look at how metal braces
achieve this.
Our Torrance cosmetic dentist will apply the brackets to the
teeth and run the wires through them during an appointment that typically lasts
about an hour. Patients usually report that the teeth will feel painful and
uncomfortable for a few days afterwards. This is because the wires are tight in
place, creating pressure. At appointments that take place about every two weeks
throughout the treatment process, our braces expert will tighten and snip the
wires a little bit each time. This continues to put pressure on the teeth,
effectively pulling the teeth into straighter, healthier spaces.
If the pressure or abrasion from the metal becomes too
painful, our Torrance braces dentist can make some adjustments. You may also be
a candidate for alternatives to traditional braces, such as lingual braces,
which work the same, but are placed on the back sides of the teeth. Ask our
dentist how braces could benefit your smile.
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