You can remove the braces after getting the desired correction result. But the treatment does not end there. The patient must follow the recommendations of the doctor to get the best result. How braces are removed from teeth is described in the article.
Timing
How long should an adult wear braces? The period of wear is determined by the severity of the pathology and age. Braces Damon Q and others allow you to see the results a few months after the installation of the system. When it is clear that the withdrawal can be performed, the doctor will notify the date of completion of the treatment.
Duration of bite correction can be from several months to 2 years. An experienced orthodontist will select a suitable correction scheme that will help achieve the desired goal in a short time. If you follow all his recommendations, then the design will not have to be worn for too long. How to remove braces at home? The procedure should not be performed independently. Only a specialist can do it correctly.
How do you remove braces from your teeth? This procedure is not difficult, but painstaking. Fromthe orthodontist requires care and caution, and the patient needs to be assiduous. The procedure includes several steps, which are described below.
Removing the system
This is a complex structure that includes brackets attached to the teeth and connecting metal wires. How are braces removed from teeth? To obtain free access to the dentition and convenient removal of the structure, a special overlay is installed on the lips, which does not allow the mouth to close.
Then the withdrawal procedure itself is carried out:
- With special tweezers, the orthodontist releases the locks on each bracket, removing ligatures or simply opening the locks if the design is ligatureless.
- The metal arc is then removed.
- With the help of forceps for orthodontic systems, braces are removed - the bracket is captured and strongly squeezed. This procedure must be done carefully to prevent damage to the enamel and to prevent cracking of the bracket.
When chipping the locks, there may be a feeling of loosening of the teeth, which disappears after the completion of this work. This is the algorithm of work when the braces are removed from the teeth. But the procedure is not yet fully completed, it is necessary to go through the last steps.
Enamel processing
After this removal of the ceramic braces or other structures, it is necessary to process the teeth that have been corrected. This is mandatory, because during the wearing of the system, the enamel under them retains its original shade, and the rest of the surfacedarkens due to exposure to products. In addition, when the structure is removed, glue and fragments of brackets remain on the teeth.
Enamel leveling is performed with a polishing nozzle and a special paste. When the treatment of the dental surface is completed, the enamel is restored using its remineralization. Teeth are treated with a special preparation or deep fluoridation is carried out. This remineralization system works not only during wear, but also for a long period after the procedure.
Fixation of retainers
If you removed your braces, what's next? After processing the enamel, it is required to install retainers. They are needed to protect against regression of the correction, since the teeth remain mobile for some time. Removable or non-removable retainers are installed if desired. Each species has its own characteristics.
Removable retainers are presented in the form of a thin arc fixed on the lingual surface of the teeth. A small groove is created on the inner side with a burr, in which the arc is laid and fixed with a composite. Usually the arc is placed from canine to canine. How long to wear retainers after braces? The wear period is set by the doctor.
An alternative is a non-removable retainer, which does not require enamel preparation. Designs are presented in 2 types: polymer mouth guards and retention orthodontic plates. They are worn daily for several hours. How long to wear retainers after braces? The duration of wear is usually the same as the treatment with braces.
Removal of broken braces
It is forbidden to walk with broken braces, instead the doctor fixes a new design. If the system is broken or peeled off, you need to visit a doctor as soon as possible. The procedure for removing a structure is the same as removing solid braces, but work begins from the site of damage.
First, sharp parts should be removed to prevent injury to the gums and other soft tissues. After removing the damaged system, a new one is installed. A broken product should not be worn, as there is a risk of injury. In addition, the effect of the correction is lost. Due to the loss of structural integrity, the load will be on individual elements.
Price
The cost of the procedure depends on the clinic, the qualifications of the doctor, the region. Usually they take 6,000-10,000 rubles for it. In small towns, the price of the procedure is 3-5 thousand rubles, and in large cities - 12-15 thousand rubles. When it comes to choosing a clinic, you need to take into account not only the prices, but also the professionalism of the doctors.
Nuances
The duration and quality of the removal procedure is determined by the type of bracket system. It is easier and faster to remove metal structures. Ceramic and sapphire fixtures take a little longer, as they are firmly attached to the tooth surface compared to the classic metal version.
In order to prevent crumbling of locks, the orthodontist monitors the applied efforts, which increases the removal time. No matter how hard the specialist tries, there will still be fragments on the teeth from aestheticmodels. This requires a long and thorough grinding of the surface. Compared to them, metal structures are eliminated almost without splinters. The duration of removal also depends on the type of braces. Lingual systems are long and difficult to remove compared to vestibular ones.
Is there pain?
Does it hurt to remove braces? Many patients are afraid of the appearance of discomfort. But don't worry about this. When the elements of the apparatus are removed by the orthodontist, the enamel and soft tissues of the oral cavity are not affected, so the appearance of pain is excluded. They appear only when the patient is restless, when the periodontal can be injured.
The same pain appears in vestibular and lingual models, with and without ligatures. When separating the locks from the teeth, a slight discomfort may occur due to the tight connection of the glue with the enamel. There is no pain when polishing the enamel. It appears only when the gum is touched with a grinding disc, but only when the patient is restless.
Treatment duration
How long does the removal process take? The separation of the system from the enamel lasts about 10 minutes, it all depends on the material and type of braces.
Polishing and processing of teeth takes 15-30 minutes. The same time is spent on the installation of retainers when choosing a non-removable option. On average, the entire procedure takes at least 40 minutes.
Is self-withdrawal allowed?
How to remove braces yourself? Do not do this yourself, because withoutspecial skills and tools will not work correctly to do this. With this procedure, there is a risk of damage to the mucous membrane, teeth, gums.
Even if you have theoretical knowledge about the rules for removing the structure, you should not do this, since after that retainers are necessarily installed. And they cannot be purchased and fixed on their own. At home, it will not be possible to remove adhesive residue and grind teeth.
Even 1 detached braces cannot be removed without a doctor. You should visit the orthodontist to repair the system, since the absence of this element disturbs its balance, and the effect of the treatment will decrease. Before going to the doctor, it is advisable to fix the fallen lock with medical wax, which is sold at the pharmacy.
Feelings
Not everyone likes how their teeth look after braces are removed. But aesthetic flaws are eliminated very simply. Physical discomfort is a serious problem. After removing the braces, the teeth begin to hurt due to their attempts to return to their previous position.
Weak and sensitive enamel reacts to temperature changes, which leads to discomfort. Dizziness or nausea are symptoms that may occur after retainers are placed. If these signs appear, you should consult a doctor.
Types of whitening
After removing the braces, the doctor may prescribe teeth whitening. Procedures are of the following types:
- Laser. In this case, a gel with hydrogen peroxide is applied to the teeth, which is exposed by a laser. The procedure allows you to lighten the enamelfor 3-4 tones in 1 procedure. The advantage is safety, soft impact. The average price is 15 thousand rubles.
- Photobleaching. Halogen light is supplied to the teeth from a special device, which, due to the nozzles, protects against light scattering. Therefore, the impact will be targeted. For the procedure, clarification is performed by 6-8 tones. If there are dark spots on the enamel after braces, then dentists usually advise choosing this whitening method. The cost is 15-20 thousand rubles.
- Special mouthguards. This is a financially profitable option, since it costs 5-8 thousand rubles. Mouthguards are a home whitening method. After examining the oral cavity and evaluating the enamel and gums, the doctor makes an impression, on the basis of which a plastic cap is created. Every day a special gel is applied to it. The result is visible after 10-20 procedures. But it is better not to use the method after braces, as the aggressive gel negatively affects weak enamel.
Care
After removing the system, weakened dental tissues need time to recover. At this time, you need to perform professional procedures to strengthen the enamel and oral hygiene in dentistry.
Care consists of daily brushing, flossing and mouthwash after meals. There is also a gum massage. You also need to use a remineralizing gel and fluoridated toothpaste prescribed by a doctor.
Early withdrawal
Can braces be removed early? Sometimes this is allowed, but the decision must be made by the doctor. Giventhe event is associated with the anatomical features of the structure of the jaw and rapid biological processes. But this rarely happens.
The patient should endure some inconvenience and complete the full course of treatment. Otherwise, the teeth may return to their previous position, and time and money are wasted. If the systems are removed in advance, this can lead to disturbances in the functioning of the temporomandibular joint.
It is possible to remove Damon Q braces or designs of another brand earlier only in the following cases:
- Bite correction fails when surgery is needed.
- An urgent replacement of the system with another is required for certain reasons, for example, in the event of a breakdown or an allergy to the material.
- The doctor cannot correct the anomaly when he refers to another orthodontist.
Can ceramic braces be removed if there is an important event? Theoretically, this is possible, but this may disrupt the treatment plan. Once removed, the system is unusable. You need to buy a new one and install it, which requires additional expenses. After the secondary fixation, the bite correction period is extended.
Many public people are interested in when constructions can be removed. In order not to interrupt the correction, you should choose ceramic and sapphire devices or transparent silicone aligners. Then the system will not spoil the overall look.
Practical recommendations
Removing braces is not a complicated procedure. But it will be easier to complete it if you follow simple rules:
- Be preparedto lengthy manipulations that require patience and perseverance. In a fixed position, you can be not only when removing, but also when grinding the dental surface, installing retainers. Usually no special training is needed. With severe psychological discomfort, you can take a sedative for a day or several hours.
- It is best that the removal of braces is performed by the same doctor who fixed them and supervised the entire treatment. He knows about the physiological characteristics of the patient, which will help to carry out the procedure in a short time and with little discomfort.
- In case of increased sensitivity of tooth enamel, an hour before the removal of the device, it is advisable to take an anesthetic tablet. But you need to tell your doctor about this. High enamel sensitivity is reduced by deep remineralization.
- Braces should not be removed at home. From unprofessional actions, injury to the dental and periodontal tissue is likely. This prolongs the costly treatment to repair enamel and gum disease.
- The decision to remove the structure should be made by the orthodontist. If the patient himself wishes to perform the procedure, this can lead to the irreversibility of the correction.
- If braces are removed due to dental disease, deformity or structural damage, they should be installed as soon as possible. Otherwise, the bite is able to return to its previous state.
- After treatment, do not exclude the wearing of retention structures so that the result is not lost. It is necessary to follow the terms of wear of retainers and the advice of the orthodontist.
- You need to see a doctor immediately if the bracket is loose or loose on the teeth. In the absence of a strong attachment, it leads to a worsening of the bite situation.
Although the procedure for removing braces is long, it does not cause pain. In addition, this treatment allows you to get beautiful and even teeth.
