EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING BRACES ON

Your Treatment: Getting Braces Put On, Adjustments and the Big Reveal We know, we know. There are wires, brackets, bands and tools galore at our offices and that isn’t exactly the most reassuring assortment of items but we promise, getting braces put on doesn’t hurt at all and there are no shots involved. After you’ve had your consultation and Dr. Sharma or Dr. Lin has developed a customized diagnosis and treatment plan for you, you’ll hop up in our chair and one of the Aura team members will polish your pearly whites. We’ll apply a special solution that lightly roughens the surface of your teeth so that the glue can penetrate and your braces will stay on. Once it does its job, we wash it off, dry the teeth and apply a conditioner. Next, we place the brackets, which already have the adhesive on them, one by one, removing excess glue as we go and hardening them with a light. When the brackets are where we want them, we run the wire through them, secure the wire with elastics and let you admire your new tooth accessories. We’ll give you all of the information you need to take care of your braces and we’ll probably call you later to make sure everything’s going okay. That’s it. Getting braces on doesn’t actually feel like much of anything, though your teeth might be sensitive for a few days after. If you want to be extra prepared and find out exactly what you’re getting into, you can even watch a video of Dr. Sharma putting braces on a real patient.\n\nThroughout your treatment, you’ll come in for regular adjustments. Appointments are typically spaced about four to six weeks apart but they can be more or less frequent depending on your needs. At your visits, we’ll make the necessary tweaks and keep an eye on your progress. If you have questions, it’s the perfect time to ask us. So, how long do braces stay on? It depends on a variety of things like the severity of your case and how well you care for your braces. Some patients wear braces for as little as six months while for others, it can be several years. However, most people are finished treatment in 12 to 24 months. Getting your braces taken off is just as painless as getting braces on. After we congratulate you, we’ll slide your wires out and use special instruments to remove the brackets. Then, we’ll get rid of the adhesive and polish and clean your teeth. You can take all the time you want to check out your stunning smile in the mirror. If you’re up for it, we’ll snap some photos to add you to the super prestigious Aura Orthodontics’ Wall of Fame.\n\nWhen your braces treatment is complete, we’ll fit you for a retainer. Wearing a retainer is the only way to hold your teeth in their new places and maintain your results for life. Usually, patients use a retainer full-time at first and then transition to using it only at night. When you see how awesome your outcome from braces is, a retainer won’t seem like a big deal.\n\nWhat to Eat With Braces Getting braces on doesn’t mean you’ll have to give up all of your favorite foods. You can still eat the majority of them with a few exceptions. However, you’ll want to watch your chewing and biting technique so you don’t damage your brackets or wires. Never bite into food with your front teeth. Instead, break or cut up food into bite-sized pieces and chew with your back teeth. Making things as easy to eat as possible will keep your braces in top-notch shape.\n\n \n