Braces...?
I am thinking about getting braces. The only thing is, I cant have them on for a really long time (long story). What is the shortest possible time to have them on for? 6 months? My teeth arent that bad at all, its just the front ones are a little crossed over. Is it better to get teeth capped or braces? I've heard of Invisalign, too. But thats so expensive...and if i was to cap my teeth it would only be 2 teeth. I'm booking in an appointment with my dentist soon, but what is your opinion on the best option? and how long will it take?
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Answer:
we cant say how long because we havent seen your teeth, and its not how they look on the outside but also the position of the roots (some teeth are crooked below the gums)
we can tell you dont get them capped because if it breaks you will be in pain and you may need a root canal then bcuz the nerve got messed up
braces or some sort of retainer
Try getting invisiline. Braces sometimes take years. Depending on how bad your teeth are. So i'd try that. You can't see them. And you can put them in and take them out.
depending on how messed up your teeth are, it could be a short time, but there isnt much moving in the first couple months, the shortest that ive ever heard of was one year...
You'd have to get a referral for an orthodontist for your case, but ortho treatment done properly can be up to 8 years, and don't get them capped (i'm assuming you mean veneers) because they grind your tooth down to practically nothing then pour crap on it that makes them look fake and horrible, plus your teeth will rot from the inside because you can't clean them properly. Capping wouldn't take too long, and i haven't heard of invisalign. Although braces can take forever to make your teeth look nice, it's worth it if you follow your orthodontist's instructions to have a permanent nice smile. Go with the braces, veneers aren't worth it.
Sometimes, for crooked teeth, alls you need is a retaner. I wouldnt go with caps, because when you get older, it'll turn your gums blue--I've seen it, its NOT too pretty. But I'd consult with an orthodontist, not a dentist. But either one would probably give you better information than me! LOL Good luck
if it is just 2 teeth that are a little croockedyou will probably not need braces for a long time, a few months maybe. but if you are looking ont braces you should go to an orthodontist, they now best
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i would go to the orthodontist and take a conference, i had a long treat ment when i got my braces but they took the front ones off in less than 4 months cause they were finished-
those move the fastest
***pink and light blue are cute colors
***NEVER get white or clear bands cause white looks like food is stuck in ur braces and clear like it u eat ketchup or a lollipop or somethin, they stain
***they put the bands, and then every time u go back u get to choose new colors
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i have gotton em on over 6 times (dont ask!)
it doesnt hurt dont worry-it is just a long process and it tastes kinda bad
they give u a band on ur molars fiist, to see ur size and stuff
first theu put this positioner thing is ur mouth, it makes your mouth stretch a lkot so they can see ur teeth, it will bother u for a minute or 2 but u will get used to it, u keep that thing on the WHOLE time
then there are these things that look like shots and stuff, i got really freaked out when i first saw them but actually, they dont go in ur mouth! this is the cement that they put on ur braces then they stick the braces on ur teeth
**the cement kinda tastes bad!
then they will put the rubber bands on ur braces with things that look like sisscors (they dont hurt) after that they put the wire-this is the most anoying part cause after they slip it in ur mouth, they have to cut it to make it fit right
then that is it!Ur done
but after u do it, ask ur doctor for dental wax, and rubber cover up
when u get home use ACT mouthwash and for the first hour, ur teeth may be a little numb so drink mainly fluids-clear fluids
then for the first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, and soft foods-avoid straws
every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of days
every morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleaner
dont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea
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