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Colorado Springs Dentist Powers Dental Group
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Powers Dental Group |
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5780 North Carefree Circle
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Colorado Springs
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CO 80917
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(719) 597-9737
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"What are the first steps in getting orthodontic braces?"
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The first step is an informal
orthodontic evaluation with Dr. Malivuk. During this
appointment, he will take a look at your mouth and determine if
orthodontic treatment is necessary and when to begin treatment.
If treatment is indicated at this time, an initial orthodontic
exam will be scheduled.
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"What usually happens during an initial orthodontic
exam?" |
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In order to determine your specific needs, Dr. Malivuk will
completely evaluate your mouth. This will include:
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Impressions of your teeth, from which
models are made (these are useful for the doctor, and
will remind you exactly how your teeth looked before
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Photographs of your teeth, face, and
smile |
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X-rays of your head and teeth to
determine growth profile and tooth position in the jaw
bones. |
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Your medical health history and dental
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The doctor will then carefully evaluate
your specific needs and schedule an orthodontic consultation
appointment
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"What is the orthodontic consultation?" |
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During the orthodontic consultation, Dr. Malivuk will review
your specific treatment plan for correction. Following the
recommended plan is important for proper correction. During
this appointment, treatment time, cost, and insurance
benefits will also be discussed.
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"What happens when I decide to get my braces?" |
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Several days before your actual placement of the braces, Dr.
Malivuk will place spacers between your back molars. He
usually uses 8 spacers.
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"What are spacers?" |
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Teeth normally fit tightly against one another. Spacers are
inserted before placement of your braces to provide some
space between teeth for attaching the bands. In just a few
days they gently move desired teeth slightly apart.
Spacers often cause some soreness, but this goes away in a
few days. Your normal chewing also helps to get your mouth
feeling better.
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"What do I do if a spacer comes out?" |
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Call your doctor immediately for a replacement. That little
spacer is making just enough room for a comfortable fit for
your braces and plays an important role.
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Placement of band and brackets or braces |
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Several days after the spacers are placed, you will be given
an appointment for
placing your braces. This appointment usually takes about 90
minutes. Your teeth will be cleaned and the bands, brackets,
and wires will be placed. We will review how to take care of
your new braces at this time. During the first week, your
teeth will be tender and you will most likely be eating a
lot of soft food. After the first week, your diet will begin
to return to normal.
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"Does your office do invisible braces?" |
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Invisible braces is a method of moving teeth
with a series of clear removable trays. Invisible braces can
not be used to treat all orthodontic problems. The cost is
more expensive and usually takes longer than traditional
braces. At best, the results are as good as traditional band
and bracket orthodontic treatment. Dr. Malivuk does not do
invisible braces. He believes that traditional orthodontic
treatment provides the best treatment with the most stable
results in the shortest amount of time.
For more information about how we at Powers
Dental Group can help you with dental braces, call us at
(719) 597-9737, we will be happy to talk with you.
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