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Are Fast Braces Dangerous?
FastBraces seem to good to be true... do they pose any threat to the future of your teeth, such as root resorption? One internet blog claims that one patient who underwent rapid treatment similar to this lost all their teeth within the next year or two. Could this happen to me?
Asked 27 months ago by
Christian1551 in Texas
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Fast Orthodontic Treatment vs conventional orthodontic treatment goals.
As an orthodontist for over 35 years I have worked constantly to try to improve the quality of treatment for my patients and decrease the time that it takes. I have researched the "fast orthodontic treatments" and essentially they are simply short incomplete treatments that do not address some of the the primary issues of orthodontics. They are akin to what the orthodontist refers to as "initial alignment". Initial alignment is what...
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Phoenix Orthodontist
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Are fast braces dangerous?
Fast braces are not intended for extreme/severe cases of overcrowding or TMJ/TMD disorders. With the proper diagnoses and treatment, fast braces are safe and effective for the right candidate.
Costa Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Calling it Fast Braces is a bit of a misnomer
It a person were to consider cramming an 18 month ortho treatment into 5 months with heavy forces, that would be a bad idea and you could have some of the complications that you described.
That is not what short term orthodontics is.
Short term orthodontics applies the same amount of forces as comprehensive orthodontics, but the braces are simply taken off earlier in the process than comprehensive orthodontics.
There are many goals in comprehensive orthodontics, such as root...
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West Des Moines Cosmetic Dentist