- The first appointment:
- The Orthodontist checkup
- X-rays are taken of the patient’s mouth (Panorama, Cephalomatric,…)
- Taking some photo
- The impressions or Scan (If need)
- Take CT Conebeam 3D
- Plan treatment orthodontic and dental treatment before (If need):
+ The Orthodontist recommends the best treatment option depending on individual needs.
+ The Orthodontist treatment plan for you.
+ Teeth must be deep cleaned by a dentist before braces are placed. If other oral care treatments are needed, such as periodontal disease treatment, cavity fillings, or tooth extractions, they should be completed before orthodontic treatment as well.
- The second appointment (Placement of Braces):
- Cleaning and Polishing
- The bonding appointment takes about 1 hour: The orthodontist dries the patient’s teeth, places the braces on using a special adhesive, hardens the adhesive with a curing light, and sets the bond. Finally, the orthodontist runs the archwire through the brackets and applies the ligature to keep all of the materials in place.
- Follow-Up Appointments:
- Extraction small molar tooth (If needed)
- Fix mini implant (If needed)
Mini Implant for Braces: Within five to eight weeks after placement, the first follow-up appointment is scheduled. The orthodontist routinely swaps out elastics and archwires to ensure the teeth are moving in the right direction. A patient visits their orthodontist every five to eight weeks until the braces are removed. Braces are left on for 18 months to three years.
- Last appointment:
- The braces taken out and corresponding materials come off easily (The orthodontist first removes the bonding adhesive, brackets, wire, and elastics)
- The enamel is cleaned
- Finally, a permanent or removable retainer (mouthguard) is created to ensure the patient’s teeth stay in place. Retainers should be worn every night while sleeping to ensure malocclusion does not recur over time.
- After Care for Braces
- While braces are in place, paying extra attention to oral care practices is essential to see the best results.
- Flossing and brushing are recommended after every meal. This ensures food, debris, and bacteria do not get stuck between the brackets and cause more serious dental conditions.
