Can you get braces right after consultation?

Once you’ve decided to move forward with treatment, your appointment to get your braces on can usually be scheduled the same day or within a few days of your consultation appointment.

Will the dentist give you braces if you ask for them?

Dentists are not orthodontists, but they do have a good understanding of which dental conditions may require braces. If you think you might need braces, you can ask your dentist at your next visit for their opinion, as well as a referral.

Do you need a consultation before getting braces?

A braces consultation is the most important step in the process of getting braces. The information that you gather in your initial consult will help you decide if the office is the right fit for you. This consultation is your chance to meet your treating orthodontist face to face.

How long is the waiting list for braces?

Waiting times for orthodontic treatment can range from 6 months to 2 years or more.

Do you get top and bottom braces on the same day?

In addition, it is normal to start treatment by having the braces installed on the top teeth first. The top teeth and jawbone take longer to align and move compared to the bottom teeth. After a period of time, based on what needs to be done to the bottom teeth and jawbone, the bottom braces are then installed.

Can you get braces for fun?

There aren’t many people who would get braces just for the fun of it (and probably not many orthodontists who would let people get them just for the fun of it). But there are other reasons besides the obvious one of a mouth full of crooked teeth. The most common other reason for braces is to realign the jaw.

How many appointments do you have before getting braces?

The first appointment for adhering the braces will take about 2 hours, but subsequent appointments usually take between 15-20 minutes. Patients with traditional braces should expect scheduled visits every four to eight weeks.

What to expect when you first get braces?

The placement of braces will not be painful in the slightest. In the first few hours after the braces are placed it may take longer to eat meals, but this is largely because it takes some time to adjust to wearing the braces and to learn to chew with them. In some cases, the teeth may feel more sensitive than usual.

Does the orthodontist check for cavities?

Because your orthodontist is not in charge of cleaning your teeth or checking for cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, or managing tooth aches, you still need to see your dentist twice a year at least. Orthodontists and dentists specialize in different things. You need to see both to take care of your teeth.

Can I customize my braces?

There are also ways to customize your braces so that they reflect your unique style and personality. Your orthodontist will first call you in to create an impression of your teeth and soft tissue to make your braces. An impression is essentially a cast of your teeth that helps your orthodontist study the relationship between your teeth and jaw.

How do Orthodontists put braces on teeth?

Orthodontists start out with a semicircle of wire, cut it to the right length, and sometimes insert bends or kinks into the wire in order to create leverage over the teeth, which will help them move faster into the correct position. The wire is then placed into the brackets and the doors closed to hold it in place.

How long does it take to get braces placed?

Placing the Braces This initial appointment will be much longer than any of the future appointments. It involves conditioning the surface of the teeth, to provide a place to cement on the brackets, cementing the brackets in place, and placing the first wire. After a cleaning, the conditioning can take anywhere from ten to thirty minutes.

What should I do before my braces appointment?

Another thing to remember to do before the actual day is to visit a dental professional for cleaning. Your teeth need to be adequately cleaned before you get braces so that they properly attach to your teeth. And of course, don’t forget to floss and brush before your appointment.