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Short Term Braces Information Sheet
Will Short Term Braces Work on Me if I have Spaces, an Overbite, or
Crowding?
Short Term Braces will work on almost any type of case. All the above case
types have been treated with Short Term Braces. Other types that can be
treated with Short Term Braces include, but are not limited to open bites,
deep bites, anterior cross bites, and cases that need orthodontics prior to
veneer placement.
Are There Any Cases that are not Recommended for Short Term
Braces?
There are actually few limitations in regards to Braces Short Term. There
are certain cases that I do not recommend be treated with B Short Term
races. Severe TMJ cases are one example. Another situation where Braces
is not r Short Term recommended would be in the case of a patient who is
seeking a dramatic profile change. Often times these cases are best treated
with surgery anyway. Having said that we will often use Short Term Braces
as a sort of “dental camouflage” of their underlying skeletal problems.
One example would be in a case where the patient has large overjet or
extremely flared incisors. In these cases we will give the patient the option
for comprehensive treatment-perhaps with a surgical component-or
camouflage treatment options with Short Term Braces. In the case of a large
overjet we would retract the flared incisors to greatly reduce the amount of
overjet and to reduce any upper lip flare. By concurrently opening the bite
(most of these cases have deep bites) we often can minimize a large chin
button. On some of these cases the patient has a small chin and some will
consider a chin implant. The end result of the case is that the overjet is
greatly diminished. The lower jaw may still be posteriorly displaced, but
most patients want overbite reduction completed in these cases and we get
very nice results. Although there are some limitations to Six Month Braces
often times we can still use the technique to get a result that is still pleasing
both to patient and the doctor.
Are Short Term Braces More Dangerous Than Regular Braces? Do
They Hurt More?
The answer to both of these questions is a resounding NO! Short Term
Braces are safe and effective. Short Term Braces is actually a low force
technique. Many people think we just “tighten” the braces like crazy to get
the teeth moving. That aggressive treatment would actually slow down
tooth movement by crushing the supporting structures around the teeth. This
would also cause severe pain to the patient.
We use wires that exert a light continuous force to move teeth. This gently
moves the teeth in the most comfortable way possible to their desired
position. We have treated fair number of relapse cases with Short Term
Braces and many of these patients have said that Short Term Braces is a far
more comfortable procedure than was their traditional orthodontic treatment.
Can Short Term Braces Use Clear Braces to Straighten my Teeth?
Yes, the Short Term Braces technique allows the use of not only metal, but
clear braces as well. In fact most of our patients undergoing treatment are
adults who are concerned with the appearance of their smile and choose the
clear brackets.
Why Hasn’t My Dentist Heard of Short Term Braces?
Your dentist may not have heard of this technique yet, but he (or she) will in
the very near future. Always educating myself in the newest materials and
techniques in dentistry has been my personal passion and commitment to my
patients. For further information, please view
www.premierdentalcenter.com