It is not uncommon for an orthodontic patient to want his or her braces off. Brackets and bands can trap food and cause bad breath. Cleaning the braces can be a real pain. The longer you wear them the more you look forward to getting them removed! Fortunately, having straight teeth and a beautiful smile is worth it.

          Getting braces off is usually a happy day. It usually takes about a half hour and is generally a comfortable procedure. The brackets pop off is they are rotated quickly. The adhesive has to be removed after the bracket is taken off and the surface of the tooth is polished with a special high speed polishing stone.

          After getting braces off, it's a good idea to have an orthodontic retainer made to hold your teeth in place. Regardless of what anyone tells you, teeth move and not wearing your retainers full time for a year and at night for the rest of you life can cause relapse. Do you really want to have orthodontics again?

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. We take braces off and we put them on. Our Atlanta Cosmetic Dentists provide our patients with comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry. You are welcome to make a free orthodontic consultation with Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, by calling 404-874-7428.