Table of contents:
- 1. Braces are not only for children or adolescents
- 2. The average person wears braces for two years
- 3. Try not to change dentists
- 4. Transparent plastic braces are not necessarily good for you
- 5. Pain after putting braces is normal
Currently you may be considering installing braces. Braces, also known as braces, can indeed change your appearance and cause discomfort at the start of the installation. However, dental braces can help you deal with various oral and dental problems. Well, here are the things you should know before installing braces.
1. Braces are not only for children or adolescents
Braces or braces are often associated with dental care for children or adolescents. This is because usually the teeth that are less neat are only clearly visible in adolescence. Even so, there is actually no age limit for using braces. You can use braces at any age to fix your teeth. Provided that your teeth and gums are still healthy and strong.
Braces are not recommended for those of you who have unhealthy gums and teeth because the installation of braces puts excessive pressure on the gums and teeth.
2. The average person wears braces for two years
Generally people wear braces for two years. However, the duration of using stirrup for each person can be different. This depends on the condition of each of your teeth.
There are options for faster dental therapy methods. However, usually this option is not recommended unless your teeth are really healthy and strong. In addition, this therapy is usually more painful than braces therapy in general. The reason is, this method of therapy involves a small operation on your jaw. So, even though the therapy lasts only about six months, the healing process is more uncomfortable.
3. Try not to change dentists
The long duration of use of braces puts you at risk of changing dentists. Especially if you have to move your residence. Well, changing dentists can cause the cost of installing braces to increase.
Before installing the braces, you should first consider whether you can routinely go to the same dentist for a long period of time. This is because before installing the braces, you must sign a contractual agreement with the dentist of your choice.
If you change dentists, you will need to negotiate with your dentist to terminate the contract. Most dentists are willing to make concessions in terminating the contract, but some are unwilling.
After the old contract is terminated, you will have to make a new contract with the next dentist. Again, most dentists don't mind continuing the treatment you had with your previous dentist. However, there are dentists who require you to start again from scratch, even though you have installed braces before. This of course will cost more, which is not cheap.
4. Transparent plastic braces are not necessarily good for you
Many patients, especially children and adolescents, want transparent plastic braces or " invisible " . There is indeed a special plastic stirrup that is not so visible when installed. However, not all patients are advised to use these plastic stirrups. In fact, only a few people have their teeth fitted with transparent plastic braces.
It would be better if you follow the advice of the dentist than forcing to use transparent plastic braces. If forced, the result may not be optimal. You also have to go back to the type of braces that suits your dental needs. This certainly makes the treatment duration longer.
5. Pain after putting braces is normal
The pain when installing braces may haunt your mind. However, you will definitely feel uncomfortable with your new braces. The process of bracing itself can be painful and uncomfortable as a result of the pressure from the braces to repair or straighten your teeth.
However, don't worry. The dentist will provide pain relievers to help you reduce the pain. So, be patient as this discomfort will go away in a few weeks. You will begin to feel comfortable with your braces afterward.
