Modern metal braces remain a versatile orthodontic tool. They are visible, but they do not depend on remembering to wear trays and they allow the clinician direct control of the appliance.
Modern metal braces remain a versatile orthodontic tool. They are visible, but they do not depend on remembering to wear trays and they allow the clinician direct control of the appliance.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Brackets and archwires is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Elastics when prescribed is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Food precautions is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Cleaning around brackets is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Not automatically. Treatment time depends more on the problem, biology and treatment plan than on a simple appliance label.
Pressure and tenderness are common after placement or adjustments and usually settle.
Yes. A suitable orthodontic mouthguard may be recommended for contact sports.