So, it’s time to get your braces removed, A.K.A., the best day ever! Our team at Clemente Orthodontics is here to walk you through exactly what this day will look like for you.
Braces Removal Process
Braces removal is very easy and nothing to fear! As we mentioned in our previous blog, the brackets were glued onto your teeth with a special orthodontic cement. In order to remove the braces, the bond between the teeth and the brackets needs to be gently broken. This is done by your orthodontist using a special tool called a bracket removing plier.
The orthodontist uses this plier to apply gentle pressure to the bracket and break the bond between the tooth and the bracket. The cement is much weaker than the tooth structure, so there is no risk of damaging the tooth if proper home care and hygiene were followed throughout your treatment.
After the brackets are removed, there may be some residual cement left on the tooth. The orthodontist will either scrape off the cement or use a high-speed handpiece to polish off the remaining cement. This handpiece sounds a lot like a dental drill, but we promise that it is gentle and pain free.
Say Cheese!
You’ve been dreaming about this day since you got your braces on, but now that it’s here, you don’t feel as confident as you thought you would. Your teeth look strange to you. Fear not – you look gorgeous! You haven’t seen your teeth in a year or more, so give yourself some time to adjust to the new look. It’ll only take a day or two before you’re smiling wide and showing off those pearly whites!
And remember, wear your retainer as instructed by your orthodontist! You don’t want to lose all that progress!
