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This is caused by the enamel on the teeth becoming exposed to the air and temperature changes in the mouth after the braces are removed. Teeth sensitivity after braces removal is normal and usually resolves on its own within a few days to weeks.

Some patients feel pressure as the brackets pop off, but there shouldn't be any pain unless you are really sad and broken-hearted about leaving your braces behind. If you think you will miss them too much, the orthodontist can even put your braces in a plastic baggie for you to keep!

The orthodontist will use special pliers to remove the brackets, they will gently squeeze each individual bracket. This little squeeze will separate each bracket from your tooth. While this squeezing is going on, you may hear some odd sounds like cracking or popping. This is completely normal.

Taking the Braces Off Your orthodontist has a special tool that loosens the brackets' grip on your teeth. In most cases, the braces can simply be popped off. After the braces are removed, any remaining adhesive will be buffed off your teeth. In most cases, the removal process takes around an hour.

Days 2 – 7 (The most uncomfortable period of soreness) We Recommend: Continue with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Tylenol or Advil (keep following the instructions on the bottle). By day 5, you should be feeling much better.

Debonding is the removal of the cemented orthodontics brackets on your teeth. What can I expect? You can expect your debond appointment to last about an hour. Pliers will be used to remove the brackets and wires and your teeth will polish to remove any of the glue that is left on your teeth.

Debanding: The process of removing orthodontic bands from your teeth. Debonding: The process of removing orthodontic brackets from your teeth. Impressions: Impressions are used to make a model or cast of your teeth. A tray with soft material is placed and will harden into a mold when it is removed from your mouth.

A sharp scaler is the most common hand instrument used to remove cement. Be sure to maintain a fulcrum and work away from the gingiva when possible. A band-removing or adhesive-removing pliers can be used to remove bulk adhesive, but be careful not to scratch the enamel.

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