Fixed appliance

Maintaining appropriate oral hygiene while wearing braces is extremely important. It protects the teeth from caries formation and demineralisation, and may make the treatment shorter. A basic rule is to brush the teeth after each meal. It can be made easier by using special interdental toothbrushes that reach all spaces. Moreover, dental floss and antibacterial fluoride-containing mouthrinses should be used. Irrigator is a helpful device.

It is the last stage of orthodontic treatment performed after removing fixed appliances. It denotes stabilising corrected occlusion and new positioning of teeth. This stage is necessary because collagen fibres of the periodontal ligament –i.e. the tissue that holds the teeth in the bone – require 12 months to become stable after the appliance is removed.
retention appliances –i.e. retainers – can be removable (a transparent splint) or fixed (a thin wire glued to the internal Surface of front teeth). Duration time of retention depends on the Patient’s age, the severity of malocclusion, treatment method, maxillary and mandibular growth direction.

Adhere to the wearing time recommended by your orthodontist. Use toothbrush and toothpaste for cleaning, tepid (not hot) water. Keep it in a plastic container. If the retainer has become loose or does not fit, please contact the orthodontist as soon as possible. Do not try to repair the retainer on your own as it may influence the position of teeth negatively.

It is a commonly accepted orthodontic treatment method which makes it able in some cases to avoid tooth extraction, to increase stability of the results, to correct the shape of teeth (in cases of triangular tooth crowns). The procedure involves grinding the proximal surfaces of teeth using special abrasive devices, strips or burs. It is painless and it finishes with polishing and local fluoridation.

Hard foods (raw carrot, apples, baguettes, hard bread, candies), sticky foods (fudge, gummy bears, chewing gum), and sweet fizzy drinks are best avoided during treatment with a fixed appliance.

The next day after fixed appliance is put on, slight discomfort may be felt by the patient. The teeth may be sensitive, particularly while chewing on hard foods. It is rarely necessary to take analgesics.

The appointment usually takes 45-60 minutes.

If there is a need for treatment, it can be performed. Depending on the location of the cavity, in some cases it may be necessary to remove the brace from the affected tooth and put a new one after caries is treated.

Fixed braces glued on the internal surfaces of teeth do not influence speaking. Removable and fixed appliances put on the palatal surfaces may influence speech temporarily. We recommend that you read in order to get acquainted with the feeling.