Braces Green Bay Wisconsin WI - Orthodontic Dental Braces

Green Bay, WI Janssen Dental Clinic Sedation Dentist

Craig Janssen DDS

619 East Walnut = Green Bay = WI 54301 = 920 432-3798

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The first steps in orthodontic braces

Your dentist knows you probably have plenty of questions about getting braces. Here are a few that prospective patients often ask.

"Dr. Janssen, what usually happens during an initial orthodontic exam?"

In order to determine your specific needs, an orthodontic evaluation is performed. This includes:

	Impressions of your teeth, from which models are made (these are useful fin your orthodontic diagnosis, and will remind you exactly how your teeth looked before correction).
	Photographs of your teeth, face, and smile
	X-rays of your head and teeth
	Your medical health history and dental health history

Your dentist will then carefully evaluate your specific needs and provide you with a treatment plan for correction. Following the recommended plan is important for proper correction.

"What are spacers, Dr. Janssen?"

Teeth normally fit tightly against one another. Spacers are small, doughnut shaped elastics that are stretched and placed between the teeth. They cause slight spaces to develop which assist in easy placement of your orthodontic bands.

Spacers often cause some soreness, but this goes away in a few days. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to relieve the irritation. Your normal chewing also helps to get your mouth feeling better.

"What do I do if a spacer comes out?"

Call the office as the spacer will need to be replaced. The spacer is important as it creates and maintains just enough room for a comfortable fit for your braces.

For more information about how we at Janssen Dental Clinic can help you with dental braces, call us at 920 432-3798, we will be happy to talk with you.

Orthodontic - Braces
In Green Bay Wisconsin and the surrounding
Shawano - Appleton - Oconto - Sturgeon Bay WI areas.