What Happens to the Braces if Elastomeric Chains Are Not Removed for 8 Months? (photo)

Even after all this time you may find that there is no irreversible damage at all to your teeth or gums. However, since such damage can occur in a few cases, it is very important to keep regular appointments with your treating doctor when you have braces. If a problem did occur, it would be caught before major damage was done if you are keeping regular appointments.

Periodic orthodontic adjustments are not only needed to progress treatment, but also to monitor and correct oral hygiene deficiencies, and control side effects. Oral hygiene is a no brainer. If you are not cleaning effectively and visiting your dentist for regular cleanings, enamel defects and even gum disease can occur. Also in orthodontics there are many side effects that happen as teeth are moved that we must monitor and take care of. In your case, if that... more