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Here are some answers to questions you may have regarding Orthodontic Treatment.
Is Orthodontic Treatment painful?
Orthodontic Treatment does not cause any pain, although initially you may feel some pressure which is quite natural, we also give you some wax which helps to relieve any irritations you may have in the beginning.
Are brackets difficult to clean?
No, we will instruct you on cleaning your brackets effectively and we also provide you with all means to maintain a high level oral hygiene.
What do I do if a brackets breaks?
You must call the clinic to make an appointment to have it re-cemented, although it is very important to do this it is not an emergency and if your appointment is in 2-3 days it will not matter, however leaving it for a long period will cause the treatment to relapse.
Will wearing brackets harm my teeth?
Orthodontic brackets are placed on the teeth using a composite resin, with a fluoride base, this will not harm your teeth and the fluoride is very beneficial, however bad oral hygiene will cause problems, so this is why we stress its importance from the very beginning of treatment.
What happens if wires break or becomes displaced?
You must call the clinic to make an appointment to have this repaired, in the mean time use your wax to help any discomfort.
Can I eat anything?
Yes but, you must be very careful not to bite with your front teeth hard food as this can cause damage to the brackets, you will need to cut food smaller in some cases, sweet sticky foods will also cause problems with bacteria, as will fizzy drinks, we will ensure you know all this information before you start treatment so don’t worry, its not as bad as it sounds.
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