Orthodontic braces are dental devices used to correct various teeth issues, including crooked or crowded teeth. In many cases, corrective braces are installed during adolescence, even though adults can also benefit from them. They are made of ceramic or metal and use bonding material and wires to attach them to teeth.

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BRACES
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O
rthodontic braces
are dental devices
used to correct
various teeth
issues, including crooked
or crowded teeth. In many
cases, corrective braces
are installed during adoles-
cence, even though adults
can also benefit from them.
They are made of ceramic
or metal and use bonding
material and wires to attach
them to teeth.
Getting braces put on your
teeth is a process that
may take two hours, du-
ring which an orthodontist
applies the braces on the
teeth and ensures they are
properly connected and
secured. Some discomfort
Dealing with
ORTHODONTIC
BRACES

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Regular adjustment
of the braces is
necessary, so patients
should be prepared to
visit the orthodontist
every few weeks to
increase the tension
within the braces.
is expected, and patients might
develop some pain and soreness in
their teeth and gums within a few
hours of the process. This soreness
is normal, and it will take about a
week for the individual to get used
to their braces.
REGULAR ADJUSTING
As they apply constant pressure
on the teeth, braces gradually help
the teeth to move into a straighter
position. The amount of time it
takes for this to happen might vary
depending on various factors, inclu-
ding the type of appliance used and
the problem being addressed. Still,
regular adjustment of the braces
is necessary, so patients should be
prepared to visit the orthodontist
every few weeks to increase the
tension within the braces.

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