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Why do you need metal bands when you are getting braces does everyone need them?
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∙ 11y ago
You need metal bands because you have an overbite. The metal bands have hooks on them. You put rubber bands on each of the hooks (they are on the top and the bottom) and then it pulls your teeth into the right shape. Btw don't worry it does't hurt when they put the metal bands on. Not everyone needs them because not everyone has an overbite.
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Do people get to choose what color braces they want?
I think you can choose what color bands you want, for the front of your braces. Though the braces themselves are just silver, or metal-colored I guess. I really am not sure, since I have never had braces, but my friends have had them.
What is the typical cost of a child getting braces?
The typical cost of a child getting braces depends on if it is covered by your work dental plan and if they get metal or invisible braces. Metal braces cost around $5,000 and plastic around $6,000.
Do braces have different colors?
No, i just got my braces on 5 weeks ago. The orthodontist i went to gave me colors but she told me that if you are getting metal braces then you usually can get colors. Trust me, it doesnt't hurt AT ALL!!! I am a scardey cat and after i got them on i laughed at myself because i felt so stupid to be scared. usually they will let you pick 1-2 colors. Have fun and don't worry about it!!!
What are colors of braces?
Braces are mostly metal and are usually silver. There are a number of bands that are used to hold the metal in place and they are made of plastic. They can be any color and the Ortho will usually give you several dozen to choose from. april 28, 2010 thanks this helped me a bit
Why do you need to have seperators in your teeth before you get braces?
It depends on if your braces require a metal band or not on the back teeth. I didn't get them at first, but my back brackets kept falling off, so they put spacers in and a week later they put in metal bands. It really depends on the orthodontist.
Why are spacers put on?
they push your teeth apart in the back of your mouth before you get braces on. when you get braces put on, a metal circle thing(i cant think of what its called) wraps around your back teeth, it acts like an anchor. spacers help make room for that. hope this helps The metal thing that goes around your back teeth is called a band
Which orthodontic appliances generally necessitate the placement of orthodontic separators prior to fitting?
Orthodontic appliances like metal bands and certain types of braces, such as molar bands or certain lingual braces, often require the placement of orthodontic separators. These separators create space between teeth to accommodate the bands or other appliances during the fitting process.
Are ceramic braces just as good as the normal ones?
Ceramic braces are just as good as the metal ones. Ceramic braces are less visible than metal ones but they can stain if you drink a lot of coffee, smoke etc. But this is usually not a problem, so you don't have to worry about that. Metal braces are the same as ceramic braces, except these are definitely not invisible. These never stain because they are metal and you can choose from different colours. Or you can get ceramic on top and metal on bottom, that's what I'm getting. I'm not getting ceramic on the bottom because you can't see the bottom teeth much. Hope this was helpful :)
What teeth do rubber bands go on I just got the rubber bands for my braces and i dont know what teeth they go on?
your orthodontist should have told you before you left. they go on the teeth that have little metal things coming out of them
Can you show you something so you can choose the color of your braces?
It depends on your orthadontist, some orthadontist's will say you can and some say you can't. Any orthadontist in the world will let you choose the color of your case but for the retainer itself it depends on your orthadontist; feel free to ask your orthadontist if you can choose the color he/she will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Do getting braces involve anesthesia?
no, they put the braces on you while you are awake and alert. But it dose not hurt at all. all they do is stick the metal things onto your teeth with a special glue.
What is the difference between braces and rotaners?
Braces are metal bands/wires that are attached to the teeth and can only be removed by a dentist. A retainer is a small piece that is just one long wire that can be removed during meals, and eventually you just wear your retainers at night.
