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Edward Kosy
- Broadmeadow, NSW
- University of Sydney
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Is an X-ray required for braces?
Yes, an OPG and a Lateral Ceph X-ray are required.
Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?
Yes, according to your orthodontist's prescription.
How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?
Cannot stop teeth shifting without a retainer. Bone remodels throughout life and teeth move because of this.
Should I wear my retainer if it hurts?
Yes, teeth may have shifted slightly. See your orthodontist for further advice. Wear the retainer more and teeth may move back to desired position.
How long do braces take for crowded teeth?
Get an estimate from an orthodontist.
Can you straighten your teeth if you have implants?
You can straighten teeth, but you cannot move implants orthodontically. They are fused to bone. Teeth are not - they have a ligament around them which allows for tooth movement READ MORE
You can straighten teeth, but you cannot move implants orthodontically. They are fused to bone. Teeth are not - they have a ligament around them which allows for tooth movement orthodontically.
When can I stop wearing my retainers?
Anytime you want - if you accept that your teeth will move slightly from their present position. See your orthodontist for recommendations on reducing wear.
Can you get braces on just your front teeth?
Yes, like painting only the front of a house, you are fixing only part of the problem. You are not correcting the bite or the function.
How long does it take to get fitted for Invisalign?
See your orthodontist to get a diagnosis and treatment plan and to see if Invisalign is an option. A scan and production of aligners takes 2-3 weeks. Scan is 10 minutes.
Do you need braces to fix a few teeth?
Yes, braces or Invisalign.
How to ease pain from a loose bracket?
Call your orthodontist and they will remove the bracket and replace it, if required. Otherwise, add wax over the loose bracket. Should be in a kit the ortho gave you when you had READ MORE
Call your orthodontist and they will remove the bracket and replace it, if required. Otherwise, add wax over the loose bracket. Should be in a kit the ortho gave you when you had your braces placed.
Will getting my braces be postponed because of covid-19?
No, not under current levels of restrictions as of 15/5/2020.
Can you close a gap without braces?
Ask your dentist to go through restorative/cosmetic composite resin and porcelain veneer options.
What are the stages of braces?
Different types of braces and different techniques have different stages. Your braces treatment is planned individually for you by your orthodontist. Dentists do not have any formal READ MORE
Different types of braces and different techniques have different stages. Your braces treatment is planned individually for you by your orthodontist. Dentists do not have any formal orthodontic training, so always see a specialist orthodontist who is formally qualified. You would never see a GP medico for a heart operation!!
What happens if your brace breaks?
Call your orthodontist and have it repaired.
Do braces cause gum inflammation?
No, poor brushing does.
