First Orthodontist Visit

Jonathan Alexander Abt

First

ORTHODONTIST VISIT

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Jonathan Alexander Abt

FIRST ORTHODONTIST VISIT DURING YOUR FIRST VISIT TO AN ORTHODONTIST YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIT IN A DENTIST CHAIR, AND SOME X-RAYS OF YOUR MOUTH AND TEETH MIGHT BE TAKEN.

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he orthodontist might also take a mould of your teeth and closely inspect your teeth, mouth and jaws. All of this information will tell the orthodontist what treatment you require.

front where teeth may be crowded. Headgear is usually only worn at night.

WILL I NEED HEADGEAR?

Most people will need to wear their braces for between one and three years. The exact amount of time will vary from person to person depending on a number of factors, including the severity of the misalignment or overcrowding, and whether any dental extractions are required as part of the course of treatment.

Some patients will require headgear and elastics to wear alongside their braces.

Headgear usually comprises a U-shaped wire that attaches to the back teeth. This helps to move the back teeth further towards the back of the mouth, freeing up space at the

HOW LONG WILL I NEED TO WEAR BRACES?

Jonathan Alexander Abt

SOME PATIENTS WILL REQUIRE HEADGEAR AND ELASTICS TO WEAR ALONGSIDE THEIR BRACES. HEADGEAR USUALLY COMPRISES A U-SHAPED WIRE THAT ATTACHES TO THE BACK TEETH.

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