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Common Questions
Q. How long will I have to wear braces?
Everyone’s situation is unique, thus there is no one answer for this. Often full treatment takes 18-24 months. If you only need a minor cosmetic touch-up, it may be as little as 6 months. If you have an impacted tooth that needs to be saved it could be as long as 36 months. Usually braces require 15-25 appointments total, while aligner treatment totaling 10-15 appointments. We can give an estimate at the consultation
Q. Do braces and aligners hurt?
Placing the braces does not hurt, though it does require patience. Often teeth are sore a few hours after placement and can be sore for a few days after. The easiest way to combat this is with Tylenol and Advil, and a lot of Ice-cream and frozen treats. This soreness is usually present for a day or two after every adjustment. Aligner treatment does not have the same amount of soreness though there can be discomfort when changing aligners
Q. Can an adult get orthodontic treatment also?
A. Yes; if your bone, gums, and tooth health are deemed ok on consultation and by your general dentist, we can treat patients of nearly any age
Q. Will I have to pay everything all at once? Do you accept insurance?
While there are courtesy discounts for up-front payments, we understand in the current economy we need to be flexible. For this reason, we offer payment plans spread out over multiple years to help. We also participate in PPO insurance plans that can be applied to the overall treatment. We want to help however we can so please do not hesitate to a
Q. How long do I have to wear my retainers for when I’m done?
Teeth are like people, they want to go where they are most comfortable. Annoyingly, this can mean back to their original crooked positions. We stop this with retainers. Retainers are a lifetime thing but not an every-day thing. Often you will need to wear retainers full time for a couple of months after active treatment is over and then at nighttime for a while. Our goal is to have patients wear the retainers 1-2 nights weekly for the remainder of their life. We provide various types of retainers including clear retainers that can be removed and fixed retainers that go behind teeth.
Q. What is the difference between clear aligners and normal braces? Is one better than the other?
Braces are fixed on to the teeth, so there is no escape. With aligners, you will be responsible for wearing them 22+ hours per day every day, even on weekends. There are no emergencies involved with aligners, no wires to poke cheeks or braces to pop off teeth. There are also no dietary restrictions with the aligners compared to braces. With the braces you can expect to see results faster. In general, it is safe to assume an extra six months of treatment for clear aligners when compared