Clear Braces

When a kid has an underbite or overbite, most often, orthodontists would recommend that they wear either braces or retainers. These tools will help you straighten your teeth. The whole difference between braces and retainers is braces are made for long term treatment. This means braces are made so teeth can be aligned in the proper way. Retainers, on the other hand, are worn after one is done with braces so that teeth are kept straightened.

The way braces are effective is due to the fact that pressure created by the braces force the teeth to slowly move to its proper place. Because of the slow movement, the tooth socket slowly reabsorbs the pressure, thus changing the shape of the socket too.

When you want to have braces, questions always arise. Here are the common

questions many people ask about braces.

Even though you are only moving your teeth and teeth socket in a slow motion, pain cannot be avoided. There will be times when your mouth will be sore from this. In such cases, take some over-the counter pain reliever to soothe the pain away. If pain cannot be taken anymore, better check with your orthodontist to lessen the impact of the pain.

Can I Continue to Play Sports While Wearing Braces?

Just because you have braces should not stop you from playing your favourite sports. Though there may be instances that your mouth may be injured, the best way to avoid this incident is to wear a special mouthpiece that can help protect tissues in your mouth.

It really depends on how misaligned your teeth are. On the average, most braces remain in place for a year to three years. After you have removed your braces, many wear retainers for six months.