Braces as an adult

There is no rule that says adults cannot benefit from what having braces Lowell can offer. More and more adults are sporting braces in an effort to straighten their teeth and improve their bite. Some adults feel self-conscious wearing braces and they are not alone. Many adults do not feel that the look they will have while wearing braces is worth the final look after they are removed. But more and more are changing their minds as they see the results their adult friends and family are having from wearing braces.

The braces billerica will work together to develop a treatment plan geared toward the adult patient’s needs. Some pre-braces treatment may be necessary to ensure the best possible results from the procedure. A pre-braces treatment may include wearing rubber spaces between teeth to ensure there is enough room for the orthodontist to work with.

Other necessary work before getting braces may include having teeth extracted, a professional cleaning and whitening and filling of cavities. Once everything has been completed, the orthodontist will start the braces process by setting up a schedule and plan with the patient.

 

Be prepared for when the braces go on. Patients should thoroughly brush their teeth offering the dentist a clean surface to work with. This is a long process and could take hours before all of the braces are in place. Follow the orthodontists instructions while he is placing the braces to ensure they are done properly and there is no need to go back and readjust anything.

Follow all instructions and treatment plans set forth by the orthodontist. This will ensure the braces come off when expected to. Not following instructions, including missing appointments or wearing necessary brace gear, will only delay the process and effectiveness of the braces.

Once the braces are on it may take a few days to become accustomed to the change. In the beginning, teeth will be sore, making it difficult to eat certain types of foods. Consider skipping certain foods that will be painful to eat and could cause damage to the braces. Some food that should not be eaten while wearing braces include nuts, gummy bears, hard pieces of meat or anything else that may stick to or break the braces away from the teeth.

Adults live busy lives and it is important to find time to take care of the braces. Make a portable dental kit to keep in a desk, purse or bag. The dental kit should include toothpaste, toothbrush, cup, dental floss, floss threaders, spiral dental brush, picks, dental wax, small mirror, tissues and if desired, breath spray. These items can be kept in a small zipper plastic bag.

The first thing you need to do before making the decision to get braces as an adult is to speak with an insurance agent. Determine if the currently dental policy will cover braces for an adult. Take some time to speak with a local Lowell dentist or orthodontist, especially if there are still some questions about the possibility and benefits of having braces as an adult.