How Do Dentists Put Braces In?
Preliminary Details Before braces are put in, the patient’s teeth have to be free from cavities, gum disease and other dental issues that could present a problem during the orthodontics. Wisdom teeth sometimes need to be removed. You cannot move teeth around safely if there is a serious dental condition present. So the orthodontist will have the patient referred for a thorough cleaning, filling of cavities and correcting other potential issues. A dental mold is taken of your teeth with plaster before braces are put in. The orthodontist packs a tray with dental plaster and then tells you to sink your teeth into it. About a week later, a mold of your teeth is created from the imprint. This is done so that the orthodontist can track your progress and make decisions about where to place the brackets. Placement of Brackets Once the patient is cleared for orthodontics, the orthodontist will proceed to attach the brackets to your teeth. The teeth may be buffed first and then a small amount of
