“Can you get cavities filled while wearing braces?”
I wear braces and have a cavity. Can you get cavities filled while wearing braces?
4 Answers
Yes. If you wait until your orthodontic treatment is completed before getting your cavities filled, these may get much bigger and cause more problems.
Most cavities can be treated without the need to remove the orthodontic wires, brackets or bands but sometimes the cavity is so large that it will be necessary to remove the orthodontic appliances and then place the filling
Yes you can! Sometimes I have to remove the wire or band temporarily and then put them back on afterwards.
The answer to this question depends on the location of the cavity. If the cavity exists in between teeth, then your archwire will need to be removed before cavity repair. In other cases, the metal brace bracket may need to be removed to enable cavity repair.
Chewing surface cavities and cavities near the gum line can usually be repaired while all components of braces remain in place.
Chewing surface cavities and cavities near the gum line can usually be repaired while all components of braces remain in place.
