Removing braces soon - Advice

[rlpaige]

I'm nervous and anxious at the same time. For G. I. Issues I'm having my braces removed. I don't know what to expect or even how to prepare. Any advice from anyone who has has their braces removed let me know in detail your experience. Thanks!

[sirwired]

Assuming you have metal braces, the usual tool (although there are several) has a little wire loop that wraps around the tie wings, and tensions them (this bends the bracket slightly); the bracket will pop right off with just a little tug. My ortho usually then goes at it with another tool to try and chip some of the cement off. He then uses a small grinding bit to sand down whatever leftovers remain.

[rlpaige]

Thnx! I'm excited

[JumpTheDitch]

I'm curious, by "G.I. issues" do you mean gastrointestinal? Since you mentioned it it sparked my interest!

[csosborne88]

So long as you don't mind the sound of cement being chipped off, it's easy as pie!
Don't be nervous!!

[BracesB4Thirty]

rlpaige are you happy with the results?