Braces

(Device used to correct teeth alignment)

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Braces are used to correct teeth alignment and bite position.

Read the patient stories below for information and advice about getting braces put on and taken off. Learn about common concerns, including pain, what to expect during the procedure, and different types of braces.

Patient Advice

Overall Rating
5.5
average of all patients
Pain
Pain is 3 of 10
Inconvenience
Inconvenience is 8 of 10

About the rating

Preparing to get Braces:
“Sooner is better; I did not realize how long both the herbst appliance and the braces would take to actually make a difference.”

“Luckily I was still under my parents funding when I had these procedures done but it is expensive so I would recommend researching your options.”

“Ask your doctor any questions and keep asking a question — in different ways — until you understand the answer.”

After Getting Braces:
“Report any pain or discomfort to the doctor.”

 

Patient Stories

Braces

The braces were very easy to deal with once I got used to smiling with my mouth shut, which was frustrating for my mom during family pictures but gave me piece-of-mind. Read More

Aubrey, female, 21, Massachusetts

 

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