To make your smile better many options available with the dentist, like smile designing with Invisalign, retainers, headgear, clear aligners, braces, etc. and mostly commonly preferred choice of fixing teeth by dentist is braces. but there is many myths about the braces, so let us get the answer of the commonly asked questions-
- How Much Do Braces Hurt On A Scale 1-10?
- How do braces work?
- How much do braces cost?
- How old do you need to be to have braces?
- How long do I need braces for?
- How often do I need to schedule follow up appointments?
- Is Invisalign a better alternative?
- How long does it take to place braces?
- How do I take care of braces?
How Much Do Braces Hurt On A Scale 1-10?
You May feel discomfort adjusting the braces while placing, and fitting but it never hurts or precisely we can say it only feels different when fitting it on your teeth. In some cases, if there are teeth issues or any gum problems you will feel some pain while doing the procedure.
How do braces work?
Braces work by applying constant mild pressure on teeth to move a teeth in a specific direction in particular period of time. Braces will correct the position of teeth to there original place and shape them to the perfect direction.
How much do braces cost?
Braces cost depends upon the type of braces you want to put on, listed some
- Metal Braces: Approx. $3000-$7000.
- Clear Braces: Approx. $4000-$8500.
- Lingual Braces: Approx. $8000-$13000.
- Self-ligating Braces: Approx. $4000-$7500.
How old do you need to be to have braces?
Expert dentist suggest to be to have braces between age of 8 to 14 when the child growth of face is mostly developed. and permanent teeth also starts to grown.
How long do I need braces for?
Alignment of teeths takes time as per condition of patient to patient and it can take as long as 18 to 36 months. If patients teeth condition is good then it will take less then 12 months, also another factor is age, if age of patient is more and teeth alignment also very bad then it will take more then 2 years to fix it.
How often do I need to schedule follow up appointments?
Most orthodontist suggest 4 to 8 weeks for followup appointments to determine the condition of braces and if need any fixing dentist will fix it.
Is Invisalign a better alternative?
It depends upon the conditions of dental patients, Invisalign looks more attractive and fashionable, but it needs to wear with discipline. Regular braces is the best option over the invisalign.
How long does it take to place braces?
Placing Braces depends upon the kind of teeth patient having and it can vary from 1 to 2 hours of time. Mostly it is done in one sitting appointment or more then one appointment.
How do I take care of braces?
You can take care of braces by
- Brushing the teeth and braces regularly.
- Cleaning mouth with Floss and Mouthwash.
- Eat soft foods, liquids, do not try hard foods.
- Visit time to time to your dentist for cleaning and adjustments.
Take Home Message
If you think you need braces, consult a orthodontist dentist and get the best treatment option and braces are not painful at all even on the scale of 10 I will give it 0 to 0.5 scale.
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