Can braces damage your teeth ?

Answer 1

nope

Answer 2

No, braces are made for the opposite reason, to stop the damage on your teeth. if u misuse braces, they ARE going to damage to your teeth. (actually, not the braces themselves, but it's a very delicate issue when you got them on). Let's say you ate 5 Twix's today and you haven't brushed your teeth: even though u feel comfy after eating that good stuff (and hey, that IS a good stuff!!! lol), plaque can form, and do you know what that can cause? tooth decay, decalcification (when calcium gets low or even gets off from your teeth, and your teeth need calcium to be strong and survive: if not you're gonna have teeth of a 95yr old, so fragile they can fall of in a minute!). My dentist told me my teeth could even change colour (nah, not green like Hulk, but they can get an unpleasant red/yellowish/orange colour if plaque frequently occurs on your teeth. I know mouth sores can be caused by braces, but that only if an infiammation arises due to your braces (so make sure they put it well, it's a rather uncomfortable situation to have mouth sores, believe me!). The last thing you could ever get is an allergic reaction, but that's only if you are allergic to the latex they use for the braces gum, so inform yourself before. I hope that didn't scare you though!!! lol

Answer 3

I had braces from the age of 14 to about 17, they were very annoying and the elastic bands on them were a nightmare, but in the end was well worth it, im glad i was forced to have them in, good luck

Answer 4

No they can't damage your teeth.I had braces for 3 years and my teeth are just fine!

Answer 5

No, they are designed to improve your teeth. Poking them about with a pencil can damage your teeth.

Answer 6

no,braces are there to make sure the shape is corrected,and your teeth develop normally.

Answer 7

No braces are a device used in orthodontics to correct alignment of teeth and their position with regard to bite. Braces are often used to correct malocclusions such as underbites, overbites, cross bites and open bites, or crooked teeth and various other flaws of teeth and jaws, whether cosmetic or structural. Orthodontic braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to widen the palate or jaws, create spaces between teeth, or otherwise shape the teeth and jaws. Most orthodontic patients are children or teenagers, however, recently, more adults have been seeking orthodontic treatment.

Here are some problems with braces
Plaque forms easily when food is retained in and around braces. It is important to maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing thoroughly when wearing braces to prevent tooth decay, decalcification, or unpleasant color changes to the teeth.

There is a small chance of allergic reaction to the latex rubber in elastics or to the metal used in braces. Latex-free elastics and alternative metals can be used instead. It is important for those who believe that they are allergic to their braces to notify the orthodontist immediately.

Mouth sores may be triggered by irritation from components of the braces. Many products can increase comfort, including oral rinses, dental wax or dental silicone, and products to help heal sores.

Braces can also be damaged if proper care is not taken. It is important to wear a mouthguard to prevent breakage and/or mouth injury when playing sports. Chewing gum and certain sticky or hard foods, such as raw carrots, large hard pretzels, and toffee should be avoided because they can damage braces. Frequent damage to braces can prolong treatment.

In the course of treatment orthodontic brackets may pop off due to the forces involved, or due to cement weakening over time. The orthodontist should be contacted immediately for advice if this occurs. In most cases the bracket is replaced.

When teeth move, the end of the arch wire may become displaced, causing it to poke the back of the patient's cheek. Dental wax can be applied to cushion the protruding wire. The orthodontist must be called immediately to have it clipped, or a painful mouth ulcer may form. If the wire is causing severe pain, it may be necessary to carefully bend the edge of the wire in with a spoon or other piece of equipment (i.e. tweezers) until the wire can be clipped by an orthodontist.

Patients with periodontal disease usually must obtain periodontal treatment before getting braces. A deep cleaning is performed, and further treatment may be required before beginning orthodontic treatment. Bone loss due to periodontal disease may lead to tooth loss during treatment.

In some cases, teeth may be loose for a prolonged period of time. One may be able to wiggle one's teeth for a year or two after treatment or longer.

The dental displacement obtained with the orthodontic appliance determines in most cases some degree of root resorption. Only in a few cases is this side effect large enough to be considered real clinical damage to the tooth. In rare cases, the teeth may fall out or have to be extracted due to root resorption.

Pain is common after adjustment and may cause difficulty eating for a time, often several days. During this period, eating soft foods can help avoid additional pressure on teeth.

The metallic look may not be desirable to some people, although transparent varieties are available. However, transparent braces usually do not work as well as metallic ones. Transparent braces can also become undesirably stained or discolored by eating or drinking foods with dye in them.

Answer 8

No, but while you have them on you have to be very carefully about fizzy drinks and sweets and brushing them, as you are a bit more susceptible to getting cavities.

Answer 9

If you don't need them, they probably would, your teeth would get too compressed, and..well, just imagine what happens next. braces are made to correct the arrangement of your teeth, so they do move teeth. it's the same concept with cancer chemotherapy. it destroys cancer cells, including normal cells, that when you use them when you don't have cancer, they'd destroy normal cells and you'd get cancer! get it?

Answer 10

I suppose they can if they snap off of your trousers and hit you (I nearly said "belt you"!) in the mouth.