Here are the Step By Step process for getting a brace:
A free consultation visit to Morgan Dental to see if you need braces and discuss cost and timing of treatment.
Treatment planning. This is done with the patient (and/or parent/guardian). This is to discuss the proposed plan for treatment and possible alternatives. - Fitting the brace. It may be either a fixed or a removable brace.
- Fitting a fixed brace – small, elastic rings are placed between the back teeth to separate them slightly. This makes room to place the bands a few days later. The bands are then stuck on to the back teeth. The material used is strong enough to keep the appliance attached to the teeth during treatment, without damaging the surface of your teeth when the brace is removed. The teeth are prepared, then blown dry. Brackets (see Parts of a brace) are then glued to the teeth. The glue is hardened – painlessly - within seconds, by a specialty lamp. After gluing on the brackets an arch wire is attached to them. This wire acts to guide the teeth into place. The brace is tied in with elastic modules - or donuts. Donuts come in all colors to suit everybody’s taste. Clear or tooth-colored donuts are practically invisible. On the other hand, colored, glow-in-the-dark or even fluorescent donuts are sure to get you noticed! We’ll make sure that your brace is as individual as you are and gives you exactly the look you want.
- Fitting a removable brace – impressions are taken to make a model of your teeth. This is sent off to the lab which makes your brace. Your brace will be ready in about 2 weeks. Fitting takes only a few minutes.