You can remove braces after receiving the desired correction result. But the treatment does not end there. The patient must follow the doctor's recommendations to get the best result. How to remove braces from teeth is described in the article.
The timing
How much to wear braces for an adult? The term of wear is determined by the severity of the pathology and age. Damon Q brackets and others allow you to see the results a few months after installing the system. When it becomes clear that removal can be performed, the doctor will notify you of the date of completion of treatment.
The duration of occlusion correction can be from several months to 2 years. An experienced orthodontist will select the appropriate correction scheme, which will help to achieve the desired goal in a short time. If you follow all its recommendations, then the design does 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 this correctly.
How to remove braces from teeth? This procedure is not complicated, but painstaking. Attention and caution are required from the orthodontist, and the patient needs to be diligent. The procedure includes several steps, which are described below.
System removal
This is a complex structure, including brackets mounted on the teeth and connecting metal arcs. How to remove braces from teeth? To obtain free access to the dentition and convenient removal of the structure, a special overlay is installed on the lips, preventing the closure of the mouth.
Then the removal procedure itself is carried out:
- With a special tweezers, the orthodontist releases the locks on each bracket, removing ligatures or simply opening the locks if the structure is ligatureless.
- Then a metal arc is removed.
- Using forceps for orthodontic systems, braces are removed - the bracket is gripped and strongly compressed. This procedure must be performed carefully to prevent damage to the enamel and to prevent the breaking of the bracket.
When chipping locks, a feeling of loosening of the teeth may appear, disappearing after the completion of this work. This is the algorithm of work when braces are removed from the teeth. But the procedure is not yet fully completed, it is necessary to go through the last stages.
Enamel Processing
After this removal of the ceramic bracket system or other structures, it is necessary to treat the teeth that have undergone correction. This is necessary, because during wear the system enamel under them retains its original color, and the rest of the surface darkens due to exposure to products. In addition, when the structure is removed, glue remains on the teeth, fragments of the brackets.
Enamel alignment is carried out by a polishing nozzle and a special paste. When the dental surface has been treated, enamel is restored using its remineralization. Teeth are treated with a special drug or carry out deep fluoridation. This remineralization system works not only during socks, but also for a long period after the procedure.
Retainer Lock
If you removed the braces, what's next? After processing the enamel, retainers must be installed. They are needed to protect against correction regression, since the teeth remain mobile for some time. If desired, removable or non-removable retainers are installed. 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 inside with a boron, in which an arc is laid and fixed by a composite. Typically, an arc extends from a canine to a canine. How much to wear after braces? The term of wear is set by the doctor.
An alternative is a fixed retainer, in which enamel does not need to be prepared. Designs are presented in 2 types: polymer mouthguards and retention orthodontic plates. They are worn daily for several hours. How much to wear after braces? Duration of socks is usually the same as treatment with braces.
Removing broken braces
Walking with broken braces is forbidden; instead, the doctor fixes a new design. If the system breaks down or comes off, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. The procedure for removing the structure is no different from the removal of whole braces, but the work begins with the damage site.
Sharp parts should be removed first 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 danger 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 cities, the price of the procedure is 3-5 thousand rubles, and in large - 12-15 thousand rubles. When it comes to choosing a clinic, you need to consider not only prices, but also the professionalism of doctors.
Nuances
The duration and quality of the removal procedure is determined by the type of bracket system. Metal structures are removed more simply and quickly. Ceramic and sapphire fixtures need a little more time, since they have a tight attachment to the tooth surface compared to the classic version of metal.
To prevent crushing of locks, the orthodontist monitors the efforts made, which increases the removal time. No matter how hard the specialist tries, there will still be fragments from aesthetic models on the teeth. This requires a long and thorough grinding of the surface. Compared with them, metal structures are eliminated almost without splinters. The duration of removal depends on the type of braces. Lingual systems are eliminated long and difficult in comparison with vestibular ones.
Is there any pain?
Does it hurt to remove braces? Many patients fear the appearance of discomfort. But do not worry about this. When removing the elements of the apparatus, the orthodontist does not affect the enamel and soft tissues of the oral cavity, so the appearance of pain is excluded. They appear only when the patient is restless, when periodontal can be injured.
The same pain appears with vestibular and lingual models, with and without ligatures. When separating the clasps from the teeth, slight discomfort may occur due to the tight connection of the glue with enamel. There is no pain when polishing enamel. It appears only when the gum touches the grinding disc, but only when the patient is restless.
Duration of the procedure
How long is the removal process? The separation of the system from enamel lasts about 10 minutes, it all depends on the material and variety of braces.
Dental polishing and treatment takes 15-30 minutes. The same time is spent on installing the 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? You should not do this yourself, because without special skills and tools you can’t competently do it. 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 the retainers are sure to be installed. But they cannot be acquired and fixed independently. At home, it will not be possible to eliminate the remnants of glue and to grind the teeth.
Even 1 peeled bracket cannot be removed without a doctor. You should visit the orthodontist to repair the system, since the absence of this element violates its balance, and the effect of the treatment will decrease. Before going to the doctor, it is advisable to fix the fallen lock with the help of medical wax, which is sold in a pharmacy.
Feel
Not everyone likes how teeth look after braces are removed. But aesthetic flaws are eliminated very simply. A serious problem is physical discomfort. After removing the braces in the teeth, pain appears due to their attempts to return to their previous position.
Weak and sensitive enamel reacts to temperature changes, which leads to unpleasant sensations. Dizziness or nausea are symptoms that may appear after the installation of retainers. If such signs appear, consult a doctor.
Types of whitening
After removing the braces, the doctor may prescribe tooth whitening. The 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 enamel by 3-4 tones in 1 procedure. An advantage is safety, a mild effect. The average price is 15 thousand rubles.
- Photo whitening. Halogen light is supplied to the teeth from a special device, which protects against light scattering due to nozzles. Therefore, the impact will be focused. During the procedure, clarification is performed on 6-8 tones. If there are dark spots on the enamel after braces, then dentists usually advise choosing this method of whitening. 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 performs an impression on the basis of which a plastic mouthpiece is created. A special gel is applied daily to it. The result is visible after 10-20 procedures. But the method is better not to use after braces, since an aggressive gel negatively affects weak enamel.
Care
After eliminating 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 in daily brushing, the use of floss and rinse after eating. A gum massage is also provided. Still need to use remineralizing gel and fluorinated toothpaste, which was prescribed by the doctor.
Early withdrawal
Can I remove braces ahead of time? Sometimes this is allowed, but the decision must be made by the doctor. This 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 undergo a full course of treatment. Otherwise, the teeth can return to their previous position, and time and money are wasted. If you remove the system in advance, then this can lead to disturbances in the functioning of the temporomandibular joint.
Previously, you can remove Damon Q braces or designs of another brand only in the following cases:
- Correction of the bite does not bring results when surgery is needed.
- An urgent replacement of the system with another is required for certain reasons, for example, in case of breakdown or allergy to the material.
- The doctor cannot eliminate the anomaly when he directs to another orthodontist.
Is it possible to remove the ceramic bracket system, if there is an important event? Theoretically, this is possible, but this may disrupt the treatment plan. After removal, the system is unsuitable for reuse. You need to buy a new one and install it, which requires additional expenses. After secondary fixation, the correction of the bite is extended.
Many public people are interested in when structures can be removed. In order not to interrupt the correction, you should choose ceramic and sapphire devices or transparent silicone eliners. Then the system will not spoil the overall look.
Practical recommendations
Removing braces is not a complicated procedure. But it will be easier to fulfill it, if you follow simple rules:
- You should prepare for lengthy manipulations, which require patience and perseverance. In a stationary position, you can be not only when removing, but also when grinding the dental surface, installing retainers. Usually special training is not needed. With severe psychological discomfort, you can take a sedative in a day or several hours.
- It is best that the removal of braces is performed by the same doctor that recorded them and controlled 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.
- With increased sensitivity of tooth enamel an hour before removing the device, it is advisable to take a tablet of anesthetic. But you need to notify the doctor about this. High sensitivity of enamel is reduced by deep remineralization.
- Braces should not be removed at home. From unprofessional actions, trauma to the dental and periodontal tissue is likely. This prolongs the treatment, which requires spending to restore enamel and eliminate gum disease.
- The decision to remove the structure must be carried out by the orthodontist. If the patient himself wants to perform the procedure, this can lead to irreversibility of correction.
- If braces are removed due to dental disease, deformation, 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 wear of retention structures so that the result is not lost. It is necessary to observe the terms of wear of the retainers and the advice of the orthodontist.
- Urgently need to see a doctor if the bracket has come unstuck or is loose on the teeth. In the absence of a strong attachment, the situation with bite worsens.
Although the procedure for removing braces is lengthy, it does not cause pain. In addition, this treatment allows you to find beautiful and even teeth.