If a patient is eating the wrong foods and regularly breaking the wire, their braces won't work until the wire can be repaired. During this time, teeth can move back to their old position and some of the hard work is lost.
The most common reason as to why braces have a hard time closing some gaps is because of the size, shape, or position of the teeth. A tooth may be too small to properly fill a space between two normally sized teeth. In this circumstance, it's recommended that the tooth is resized and reshaped in order to fill the gap.
It's not unusual to sometimes break a wire or bracket when you have braces. There's nothing to panic about, but you should take action to get your broken braces fixed. Damaged braces can cause discomfort, cuts and abrasions inside the mouth and, if left unfixed, make your treatment less effective.
But teeth continue to shift as we age, so there's never a time when braces won't work. Braces adjust teeth by putting pressure on them, and this pressure works even after bones have stopped growing. It takes longer to straighten teeth in adults because bones are more solid. Still, braces are effective at any age.
The answer is a resounding no! Braces will not make your teeth weak or fallout; however, you might feel pain and discomfort after a few days of having braces and your teeth will slightly loose for the first 2 or 3 days after braces are tightened.
Settling – Your teeth might settle. Without the brackets and wires there to keep them in place, and even if you are wearing your retainer diligently, your teeth might still move. Don't worry, they're just settling and this is a normal and predicted part of getting your braces off. It's always for the better!
It takes about 9 to 12 months for your body to build up enough bone to stabilize teeth. After 12 months have passed, you should have enough new bone deposited around your teeth to keep them stable.
You should only expect to wear your braces for a maximum of three years. While this may appear to be an excessively long period with braces on your teeth, please make an effort to understand that this is the worst-case scenario.
As you can see, getting braces as an adult can help you live healthier and to the fullest. No matter how old you are now, you can enjoy straighter teeth and all the health benefits they provide. Plus, the best orthodontic treatments won't need years to give you straighter teeth!
In short, no, you are never too old for orthodontic treatment. Your orthodontist considers many variables when developing your customized treatment plan, but age is rarely a deciding factor. Orthodontic treatment can be as successful for adults as it is for adolescents.
If a patient is eating the wrong foods and regularly breaking the wire, their braces won't work until the wire can be repaired. During this time, teeth can move back to their old position and some of the hard work is lost.
Getting your braces off is a little bit like getting them on. It's a big change, and your orthodontist does have to use some force to get the brackets and all of the glue out of your mouth. While it doesn't hurt, when you get home from your last visit you might notice that your teeth and gums are a little tender.
Braces and Invisalign do not cause teeth to become weaker, looser, or fall out in healthy people. Braces can be a good option for those with poor periodontal health.
In the first few hours of putting the braces on, the patient might not feel any discomfort or pain right away. Though after a few hours, the gentle pressure of braces on teeth will start its effect. Braces put pressure on teeth to slightly pull them into the right alignment which can create discomfort or pain.
Sugary, acidic and carbonated drinks can weaken the adhesive attaching brackets of your braces to your teeth. They can also increase the risk of a bracket popping out and allow bacteria to get underneath the bracket and start creating a cavity.
What do you do if you have gaps in your front teeth after braces? In many cases, gaps developing in your front teeth during treatment are normal adjustments, and the gaps will likely close on their own as you progress. Once the braces are removed, you will see there are no gaps.
While it is generally recommended that orthodontic treatment is undertaken during teenage years, it is not because braces hurt more for adults. No matter what age you are, you will likely experience the same level of discomfort after an adjustment which will dissipate in the coming days.
However, a general rule of thumb is your kids should look at getting braces between the ages of 9 and 14. Usually, this is before they've gone through puberty. If they've already gone through it, this means it'll be harder to adjust their jaw and/or teeth, as they've already settled into their post-puberty positions.
As many people suspect, adult orthodontic treatment can take slightly longer for adults than teenagers and children. Faster results are possible when we treat children because their jaws are still growing and teeth are still moving so they are easier to shift into the desired place.
Is It Normal To Still Have Braces On 5 Years Later? Even the most complicated orthodontic problems are normally fixed with braces within 24-36 months. It is not normal to still have braces on after 5 years of treatment.
The average orthodontic treatment plan is anywhere from 18 months to three years. It's different for everyone, but anything beyond a four-year treatment plan warrants getting second, third and fourth opinions.
If you have minor dental issues, your dentist will initially suggest wearing retainers full-time for 2-3 months. But you might have to wear your retainers for over 6 months if you have severe dental problems. However, the good news is that you do not have to wear your retainers forever.
The expansion of the jaw is one of the most common reasons why teeth look bigger after braces. The jaw grows during treatment in order to accommodate the new position of the teeth. It may take a few weeks or months for the jaw to expand enough to fit the new dental position.
Moreover, the majority of teeth settling usually occurs through these first few months of treatment. While it's true that nearly 1 in 5 orthodontic patients can be subject to some relapse after the three-year mark, it's not impossible for teeth shifting and relapse to occur earlier.