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Why is a retainer used when braces have been removed?
Once the teeth have been moved into their new position, the braces are removed and a retainer is worn until the teeth stabilize in that position. Retainers do not move teeth, they only hold them in place.
Can i get braces for gaps in some teeth?
Braces are often used to remove gaps in teeth.
Are you able to drink coffee when wearing braces on your teeth?
Of course you can. Braces have nothing to do with the "color/brightness" of your teeth. Braces are used to straighten teeth. If it is, in your finding, that drinking coffee has discolored your teeth, then he or she (your dentist) can apply a "whitener" to your teeth, regardless of braces. Regards
Can you move your front teeth?
Braces can be used to move teeth.
What is the importance of braces?
The purpose of braces is to make your teeth straight. In Europe braces are used in place of a belt to hold your trousers up.
What is the definitions for braces?
Braces used to strengthen something. They can be used to fit around a knee or elbow to hold the joint steady. Or they could be a large device used to support a ceiling or wall. They are also used in dentistry to help straighten out crooked teeth.
How do braces treat malocclusion?
Braces are used to treat malocclusion by changing the position of the teeth.
What is the difference between retainers and braces?
Simple: Reatiners don't have the brackets. They are normally used to keep teeth in place. Braces have brackets, and are used to align your teeth to make them straight. --------------------------------- The retainer is used after the braces have straightened your teeth and have been removed. It helps you teeth 'retain' their shape.
Can aquafresh white trays be used like invisalign braces?
No. Aquafresh White Trays don't fit on your teeth the way Invisalign braces do. They're bigger so and they don't mold to your teeth, they just hold the whitening solution. You can wear them as much as you want, but they'll never make your teeth straighter.
When you have braces can you eat almonds?
If you have braces you can till eat almonds, but it shouldn't be too strong especially let your teeth get used into braces.
What is used to dissolve the adhesive used to attach metal braces to teeth?
The orthodontists "sand" it off your teeth. No dissolvent.
Why do your teeth fell like there lose 3 days after you get braces?
Cause your teeth are getting used to them.
