What are the steps to putting on braces?

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You need to pick an orthodontist and go for a consultation visit. These are usually free and they will go over everything they plan to do, how long the braces will need to be worn and how much it will cost. And any payment plans if necessary. But the basic steps for braces are, the first visit of impressions of the teeth, xrays and spacers put in, if needed. Spacers are little rubber band like things that go between the back teeth so the metal bands for the braces will fit. Those are worn for about two weeks. Then the braces are put on. Sometimes depending on the teeth, the top or bottom will be put on and then at another visit, the other set will be put on. Then about every six weeks you go in for an adjustment. They remove the colored bands and the wire and replace it with a different wire. And give new colored bands. The teeth are usually very sore for a few days after each adjustment. The first one is usually the worst. And the brackets rub on and hurt the gums and tounge. They will give wax to put over the brackets that are cause sore spots. That is very helpful. Most of the detailed questions you might have are better answered by the orthodontist that will be doing the braces.

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When you go to the orthodontist to get your braces put on, they will first take your spacers out, which are rubber pieces wedged between your teeth so the metal bands will fit. Then, the orthodontist puts a plastic lip separator in your mouth, which keeps your lips from going on your teeth. Carefully, the orthodontist glues the brackets on each tooth, then dries the glue with a plasma light. Try not to taste the glue, because it will taste terrible. Then the archwire is threaded through each bracket, and tightened so it fits snugly. After this, you are done. the orthodontist will put 0-rings on your brackets which are available in a variety of colors. Your mouth will probably be a bit sore after, so don't eat for a while. The pain will go away in about 2 days.

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First they make a mold of ur teeth, then they put in o rings or spacers to put space in between teeth, then they will take spacers out, then comes day that they put them on they sand ur teeth, then put glue on th teeth ur getting braces on, then they put the brackets on, then they slip on wires that go around ur molars, than they put your wires across the brackets connecting to the molars, then they willl later give you rubber bands to connevt to the front of the teeth then to the back.

Trust me i have them!, and they do not hurt so get that out of ur mind right now

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