Do they put braces on molars?

To anchor the braces, the orthodontist puts metal bands around your back molars. After choosing a band that’s the right size for your tooth, the orthodontist applies some glue to the band, sets the glue with the blue light, and slides the band onto your tooth.

Why do braces not go on back teeth?

The space behind teeth is where the tongue sits, and lingual braces take up some of that space which can cause a change in speech. With practise, a patient’s speech should return to normal. Like standard braces, lingual braces patients need to be careful about what they eat.

Do braces go on every tooth?

Braces require quite a few moving parts to achieve successful movement, but these are some of the most important ones. Brackets are the most visible part of your braces, and are generally made of metal or ceramic materials. We bond them to the surface of each tooth to keep them in place throughout your treatment.

Can you have braces without molar bands?

Not everyone with braces will need molar bands. They’re designed to anchor archwires, which are connected to brackets attached to the surface of the other teeth. Adjustment of these archwires causes repositioning of your teeth.

How do orthodontists take off molar bands?

The band is gently pressed into position and a tool called a “bite stick” is placed over the band. You will be asked to bite down to push the band into place. Once the orthodontist has ensured that the sizing is correct, the bands will be removed. Your teeth will be polished, and the bands reapplied with dental cement.

Should I Ask my orthodontist to unbrace my back teeth?

I think it depends on what your ortho is trying to achieve. If your back teeth are in the correct position, perhaps your ortho wants to leave well enough alone. But for your own peace of mind, ask next time you are in. I also have my last teeth unbraced.

Do I need braces on both my upper and lower teeth?

Having a misaligned bite is one of the biggest reasons that an orthodontist will recommend a person gets braces on both their upper and lower teeth, even if one of those rows of teeth actually appears to be fairly straight. Braces are not just about aesthetics.

Do braces affect your bite?

Braces are not just about aesthetics. While someone can have a fine bite and have a few crooked teeth that braces can quickly fix, crowded and twisted teeth do usually affect the bite. You could have a problem with your bite and not even realize it.

Do my bottom teeth need to be straightened?

While you might only think that your bottom teeth need to be straightened, it is important to remember that braces do more than just adjust the appearance of your teeth. One of the biggest benefits of braces is correcting a person’s bite. Your bite is how your two rows of teeth interact with one another.