It’s time to get your braces off and enjoy your fabulous new smile.
After months or even years of wearing braces, it’s easy to get excited about the day when you finally get them taken off. However, some people worry about the actual process of having the braces removed, as well as what happens after your braces are gone. The procedure to get your braces removed shouldn’t be a source of anxiety, but rather one of anticipation. Soon, you’ll be seeing your new and improved smile, braces-free. We understand that knowing what’s going to happen can help to ease any worries, so here’s what to expect from your brace’s removal appointment.
You will have a set appointment to finally remove your (or your child’s) braces. Be aware that on the day there might well be reasons to postpone the removal. For example, if teeth have not moved adequately as predicted or there has been some adverse growth your Orthodontist might need to delay things for a few weeks.
Before your braces off appointment, be sure to keep up with your oral care. How your teeth will look without braces depends a lot on how well you took care of them with the braces on. A clean mouth also makes the process of getting braces off much easier.
One common question we hear is, does getting braces off hurt? For the most part, the process is painless. Many people report a feeling of relief once the bands and wires are gone. Specialised tools are utilised to remove the bonds and bands. When the brackets themselves come off, it is not unusual to hear slight cracking sounds. Don’t panic, this noise is the dental glue between the bracket and your tooth releasing. Your teeth are much tougher than the glue, so they will be fine. Adhesive polishers are then used to remove any glue that remains and buff your teeth to a high shine. Following this, your teeth will be scanned for a set of retainers (if this has not been previously arranged) and photographs are taken to record your finished result. The entire process takes up to and hour or so to complete.
In previous appointments, your Orthodontist would have discussed retainers after braces. Retainers must be worn as prescribed to ensure your teeth don’t move back to their old position over time. You would usually have an appointment booked to come back the following day after Deband to have Retainers fitted.
Once the braces have been removed the final results of all of your hard work and committment will be revealed to you in the mirror- time to celebrate!
