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Teeth braces to reduce forwarded teeth
Hi Doctor,
Im 25yrs old, I have started my treatment with upper teeth braces on 13/04 to reduce my teeth forwardness. I have been told lower teeth braces will be fixed in next consultation that's a month later, may I know why the braces are not fixed for both upper and lower teeth at once and is there any complications in opting braces to reduce forwarded teeth also I feel the braces are not as tight as it was on initial days, should I still wait till next consultation that's nxt month.
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Usually braces are placed in one jaw followed by another in two separate appointments for the comfort of the patients. The braces treatment is a safe procedure if performed by an orthodontist who has finished 2-3 yrs of training in this field after BDS from a Dental council of India approved or recognised dental college. You will usually experience pain and discomfort for first week and the time interval between two appointments is for the tissues around the teeth to adapt to new positions. Thats the reason it takes a year or more to finish this treatment depending on the case.
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Depends on the case. Braces are put either one arch at a time or both. It all depends on the treating doctor's judgement. The pressure you feel reduces over the month as the teeth move. It is normal. Wait for your next appointment.
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Many time both braces are not places together to reduce lengthy appointment. However, there are definitely certain factor r which doesn't allow orthodontist to place both upper and lower braces together.
Yes, tightness and pain/discomfort reduces after 3-4 days after your every appointment, but this is very normal.
There's is no as such complications to correct the forward Ness of teeth, however difficulty level differs for every patient.
In short nothing to worry.dont hasitate to ask your doubt to your doctor.
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Dr. Anupama Madihalli
Dentist
17 yrs exp
North Goa
Orthodontic treatment is complicated , involves many steps and takes a lot of time ,usually many many months.However the effects are lifelong and well worth the initial problems.Please be patient and trust your dentist.If you are concerned about aspects of the treatment ask him/her.
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