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Orthodontics

Braces

So you’re thinking about getting braces.

We’re glad! Braces can be a fascinating solution to improve your smile.

You’ve probably heard tons of myths about braces; like you can’t enjoy your favorite snacks anymore, they’re out of style, or they make smiling harder– false!

We know braces can be a bit intimidating. That’s why all of our dentists work extra hard to deliver a fun and pain-free experience to all of our new brace faces.

Are you ready to join the millions of other Americans who now have lasting smiles because of braces? Of course, you are!

How Do Braces Work?

Braces have so many benefits, and we want to make sure you know exactly how they work.

Application

We start by using special glue to tack the metal bracket onto your tooth. A small amount is placed on the center of the tooth, and after a few seconds of light therapy, the glue is set.

We then carefully place the metal brackets onto the tooth, which holds the wires in place.

As pressure is applied, your body sends an army of healers, called osteoclasts immune cells, to loosen the area around your teeth, allowing them to freely move where we need them to. The results are a perfectly straight, lasting smile.

Do They Hurt?

Not at all! Applying braces is one of the simplest procedures we perform here at the dentist’s office.

You may feel a bit of discomfort during tightening– this is done every few weeks or so, and our orthodontist goes in, performs a maintenance check-up, and tightens your braces as needed.

Most people report their first few tightenings as the most uncomfortable, but after 24 hours, the muscles relax.

Do I Need Braces?

You may need braces if you suffer one or more of the following:

  • Visibly crooked teeth
  • Difficulty flossing between teeth
  • Frequently biting your tongue when talking
  • Teeth don’t close over each other perfectly when your mouth is closed
  • Clicking jaws while talking and chewing
  • Stress on the jawline after eating

Without getting the proper dental work, your smile could be vulnerable to disease. Getting braces will help you avoid:

  • Underbites
  • Gapped teeth
  • Crossbites
  • Teeth crowding
  • Gum disease

Why Get Braces at Pine Dentistry

We pride ourselves on being a dentist for the whole family. We specialize in kids treatments, but also service our adult patients with expertise. We know how important it is for your family to receive quality dental treatments, so that’s why offer:

  • Flexible scheduling – so your entire family can get braces when it works for them.
  • We accept many forms of payment – From Medicaid and payment plans to insurance, we offer many ways to pay for your treatment.
  • We make kids comfortable with the dentist – Our offices specialize in kids care so we know how to ensure kids have a tranquil time in our chairs.
  • Our Dental Discount Plan – No insurance? Don’t let that stop you from visiting us. We offer a Dental Discount plan that pays for itself in the first visit.
  • Multiple locations throughout Washington, D.C. – We want visiting the dentist to be as convenient as possible so we’re sure there is a location near you!

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