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How Does Braces On Teeth Work?

i went to the orthodontist the other day and she said i need to get 6 baby teeth pulled out since the adult teeth are growing on my pallet. she said i need minor surgery and to have these teeth brought down by braces. how will they bring the teeth down? i am 14
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Primary teeth are pushed out by growing permanent teeth. But at times the primary teeth do not shed at time and permanent teeth deviate from normal path. Orthodontist will study your dention and OPG. He will pull out primary teeth which are not shedding naturally. Braces are applied to permanent teeth and tighten so it exerts a required amountvof pressure on them.
Slowly your permanent teeth will move into their destined allignment. Entire process will need 6months to a year.
You may have to wear retainer after that for maintainence.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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How Does Braces On Teeth Work?

Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic. I read your query. Primary teeth are pushed out by growing permanent teeth. But at times the primary teeth do not shed at time and permanent teeth deviate from normal path. Orthodontist will study your dention and OPG. He will pull out primary teeth which are not shedding naturally. Braces are applied to permanent teeth and tighten so it exerts a required amountvof pressure on them. Slowly your permanent teeth will move into their destined allignment. Entire process will need 6months to a year. You may have to wear retainer after that for maintainence. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!