Rest assured removing appliances is a lot quicker than putting them on.
Getting ceramic braces removed.
And the excitement of getting your braces off will far outweigh anything you might feel when the braces come off.
This especially happens if braces are removed too early.
As general you should use fluoride toothpaste without whitening effect.
If yours or your child s does not call your orthodontist as soon as possible.
The ceramic brackets themselves resist picking up color from food or drink but the bonding glue and the rubber bands that connect the braces will turn color if you re not careful.
This is because once the braces are removed the enamel would be several different colors if you used whitening toothpaste.
What to expect at your braces removal appointment after months or even years of wearing braces it s easy to get excited about the day when you finally get them taken off.
In most cases ceramic braces are equal to metal braces.
On average from the time you get them on to the time they re removed ceramic braces cost about 4 000 to 8 000 this compares to about 3 000 to 6 000 for metal braces or 3 000 to 8 000 for.
Fortunately it s fairly simple to minimize or remove unattractive staining and keep the braces less noticeable.
You ve waited a long time and finally the time has arrived.
However your orthodontist might make the retainer mold the week before you get your braces removed depending on the type of retainer you re getting.
Some patients also report a bit of pain after getting braces removed.
I will talk more about the experience in part 2.
Having your braces removed is an exciting time.
A special pair of pliers are used to pop the brackets off.
For the most part the pain and sensitivity go away in a few days.
Expect the mold material to feel especially strange this time.
The removal is painless but your orthodontist will use pliers to separate each individual bracket from the tooth so expect to hear some cracking noises and other sounds during the process.
Removing the brackets bands and archwire.
However some worry about the actual process of having the braces removed as well as what happens after your braces are gone.
Rest at ease knowing that you ve already been through this process as a mold was made of your teeth prior to getting braces.
Some patients before their braces are removed will ask their friends about getting their braces off and their friends may exaggerate their orthodontic experiences.
Getting your braces off.
Certain conditions require metal braces while others need ceramic braces.
To prepare for getting braces removed be sure to maintain good dental hygiene up until your removal date.