Although I can't wait to get my braces off and reveal my straight teeth, I'm slightly nervous about the actual procedure. Many people have said there's no pain involved, just pressure... but my teeth are pretty sensitive. I have full metal braces top and bottom which I hear is much easier to remove than ceramics.
Anyone with any words of comfort? How long is the actual procedure of getting them off?
Thanks everyone.
Nervous about getting Braces off
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Nervous about getting Braces off
Braced: Sept. 27, 2004
Debanding: May 5, 2006
Debanding: May 5, 2006
Hi Jim G.,
Congratulations on getting your braces off tomorrow.
I suggest you share your concerns with your orthodontist/assistant and hopefully s/he will be extra gentle. I don't think there's a need for a local. It's a pretty quick process. If you have any discomfort it won't last long. You have already been through the difficult part - wearing braces and you survived the aches and discomfort that comes with braces so I know you will do great with the process of removing the braces.
Enjoy your special day tomorrow and keep us posted.
ssfw
Congratulations on getting your braces off tomorrow.
I suggest you share your concerns with your orthodontist/assistant and hopefully s/he will be extra gentle. I don't think there's a need for a local. It's a pretty quick process. If you have any discomfort it won't last long. You have already been through the difficult part - wearing braces and you survived the aches and discomfort that comes with braces so I know you will do great with the process of removing the braces.
Enjoy your special day tomorrow and keep us posted.
ssfw
Quad-Helix expander: 1/20/06 - 1/16/07
Upper braces: 5/19/06; lower braces: 9/7/06
Braces removed: 8/19/08
Received retainer: 8/26/08 - wearing retainer 24 hours/day
Next appt.: 11/18/08
Upper braces: 5/19/06; lower braces: 9/7/06
Braces removed: 8/19/08
Received retainer: 8/26/08 - wearing retainer 24 hours/day
Next appt.: 11/18/08
It goes really quick. I think it took maybe 20 minutes for mine.
After they take off the wires the prongs on the brackets are exposed.
They squeeze those prongs together with a pliers and the bracket breaks away from the tooth surface. Not painful. Pulling the molar bands off can be a little more involved but still not bad. Then they come in and polish off the remnants of cement on your teeth. Very much like having your teeth cleaned at the dentist. I have very sensitive teeth and had very little discomfort from the debanding process.
Enjoy the day, you will be amazed at the change from before braces. Congratulations!
After they take off the wires the prongs on the brackets are exposed.
They squeeze those prongs together with a pliers and the bracket breaks away from the tooth surface. Not painful. Pulling the molar bands off can be a little more involved but still not bad. Then they come in and polish off the remnants of cement on your teeth. Very much like having your teeth cleaned at the dentist. I have very sensitive teeth and had very little discomfort from the debanding process.
Enjoy the day, you will be amazed at the change from before braces. Congratulations!
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