Getting your dental braces off

Dental braces can take a long time to show effective results in correcting misaligned teeth. You may have to wait for years before you can get the braces taken off. After the procedure is complete, you will have to visit your dentist again to get the braces removed. This article explains about what is involved in the procedure to remove the dental braces.

Removal of dental braces is much more easier when compared to their placement. The dentist will use special pliers to squeeze the brackets and remove them from the teeth. The bracket will usually separate in one piece. However, certain types of braces such as ceramic braces break when they are separated from the teeth. Similarly, the dentist also remove the bands. The bands usually come off without any problem. However in some cases, they may still hold strongly to the teeth and you may experience some pain when they come off. The procedure to remove dental braces will not cause any pain and usually takes only five minutes or less.

After the braces are removed, there will still be some cement or glue left on your teeth. The dentist will remove these by using a polishing hand-piece. You may experience a little pain while the cement or glue is being removed from your teeth. This step will take another five minutes.

After the braces are taken off, you may have to wear retainers to prevent the teeth are moving back to their original position. There are several types of retainers. Your dentist will choose the right kind of retainers depending on his/her individual preferences, costs, etc. It is very important to wear the retainers as instructed by a dentist. If you do not follow the instructions carefully, you run the risk of getting your teeth misaligned again.

After the braces are removed, your dentist may take photographs, x-ray scans and impressions to evaluate the final results of the treatment. X-ray scans will also tell your dentist if the roots of the teeth are healthy and if other procedures may be required. You may also have to undergo a general checkup and get your teeth cleaned. You may have to visit your dentist once in a while to get your retainers checked.