Who Should Consider Gold-Plated Braces?
Although some children need braces, they may be content using colored bands and brackets to customize their braces.
Gold plating is an excellent choice for teenagers and adults who want to correct their teeth alignment with braces that deliver a stylish look.
Opting for braces with a gold coating is crucial for those with nickel allergies because the gold coating protects them from direct exposure to stainless steel.
The Process: What To Expect
There are several steps required to install gold-plated braces.
1. Consultation
Effective orthodontic treatment begins with a consultation. The expert dental care teams at Absolute Dental’s Reno offices offer affordable luxury orthodontics that deliver the treatment you need. Our orthodontic teams use X-rays, and a visual exam, to evaluate your tooth alignment and discuss your goals, budget, and medical history. Our dental teams use this information to recommend a personalized orthodontic treatment plan that is suited to your needs.
2. Design
The next step involves your orthodontist designing your braces. The design takes into account all your alignment issues, including malocclusions, gaps, and crooked teeth. It may also specify materials to ensure you aren’t exposed to allergens.
3. Installing Brackets
The brackets are the metal pieces adhered to the surface of your teeth. Your orthodontist will clean the surface of your teeth, and use bonding cement to attach the brackets.
4. Threading the Wire
Your orthodontist threads wire through the brackets, cuts the wires, and uses rubber bands to hold them in place.
5. Learning How to Care for Your Teeth While Wearing Braces
It’s more challenging to brush and floss your teeth when you have braces. Effectively cleaning your teeth while wearing braces involves the following:
- Flossing daily
- Using a small spindle brush
- Using suitable toothpaste
- Angling your toothbrush while brushing
- Using mouthwash
Your orthodontist will teach you how to effectively clean your teeth.
Your orthodontist will also explain the foods you should avoid consuming while wearing braces. Sticky foods are more likely to get caught in your braces, making it harder to clean those teeth, and increasing the risk of developing cavities. Biting hard foods could damage the brackets or wires.
Your orthodontist will ensure you have all the information you need to protect your teeth and braces.
6. Checkups and Adjustments
You’ll return to see your orthodontist about a month after your braces are installed. Regular checkups are needed to monitor your progress. Your orthodontist can adjust your braces during these appointments to ensure effective treatment.
7. Removal
Your orthodontist will remove your braces once your treatment is complete.
