| Orthodontics
for Teenagers
The
most common age group for Orthodontics, teenagers have most
of their permanent teeth and more mature jaws. Today's braces
are less noticeable than ever and won't interfere with the
active life styles that teenagers enjoy. Treatment may last
from one to three years and include a combination of appliances.
These are:
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Spacers
- These may be placed between four teeth before you are
fitted with appliances these small elastics or wires fit
snugly between each tooth to help bands can be fitted
around them about a week later.
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Braces
- They are either tiny bended brackets or full bands,
that gently move teeth into position.
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Headgear
- This helps to realign jaws or move teeth into line.
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Retainers
- These hold teeth in their corrected positions until
they are stabilized.
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Palatal
Expander - This may be used in teenagers whose jaws are
yet growing.
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