Why is my teeth getting worse with braces?

During the process of alignment, especially during the first 6 months, you may notice that things look worse before they look better. Here’s why: Although your teeth may be crooked or spaced out when you start treatment, they have usually drifted into a position where they are stable and functional.

Can you have braces for 10 months?

Phase 1 braces is a problem-focused treatment where we generally address one major problem in a young child’s mouth. This type of treatment generally lasts 12 months. However, it can be as short as 6 months or as long as 18 months.

What will happen if braces are worn too long?

This means plaque buildup is more common, and over the length of the orthodontic treatment patients will likely have more cavities and more advanced gum disease than they would have had without braces. Plaque can certainly build up in brace brackets, too, exacerbating the problem.

Can braces make you look worse?

However, while it’s obvious to see that braces can affect the look of your teeth, you may not realize that this will have a severe impact on the way that your face looks. Orthodontic problems can cause lips, cheeks, and even your chin to look uneven.

Can braces make things worse?

Research shows that when braces are used with or without extractions, the chances are about 90\% that they will return to their original position or become worse than before treatment. The pictured image illustrates teeth relapsing after treatment with braces.

Can braces work in 12 months?

Most Common: 12 to 18 Months The majority of the patients we treat wear braces between 12 and 18 months. Orthodontic appliances may need to be used to resolve any crowding of the teeth.

What’s the longest someone can have braces?

You can usually expect to wear your braces no longer than a maximum of 3 years. While this does sound like an alarmingly long time to have metal over your teeth, keep in mind this is the worst case scenario. Two years, give or take, is a much more accurate idea of the length this braces process will take for you.

Are your teeth rebelling after braces?

After months or even years of wearing braces to straighten your smile, it can feel like your teeth are rebelling — it’s a mutiny of the mouth! If this describes your situation, take a deep breath and relax. You’re likely a little stressed out about your predicament.

Is it normal to feel discomfort with braces?

Some discomfort with braces is totally normal and should be expected. Since braces work by manually shifting your teeth into proper alignment, discomfort is an effect more often than not.

Can braces cause tooth decay?

Tooth decay as a result of poor hygiene is possible with any set of teeth, but that’s especially true when it comes to teeth with braces on. It’s very important for all braces patients to thoroughly clean their teeth each and every day, meaning brushing twice and flossing at least once daily.

Why do I have an overbite after braces?

Spaces appear where there were none before, teeth that were previously straight now overlap, or overbites are created that are worse than before the braces went on. This all occurs as the braces unravel the “compensations” that were present at the start of treatment.