Removing Braces

1 April, 2008 (11:07) | Braces | By: B. Slade

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Some adults usually want to have their braces removed for events like a wedding. Although your orthodontist will oblige if it does not interfere with your treatment, for most cases those who want to remove their braces for a big event is are making a big mistake. If you have been wearing your braces for a long time, the bond of the metal to your tooth may be too strong. Your orthodontist might use tools like powerchains to remove the brackets. Removing your braces will also add several more months to your treatment. Overall, getting your braces removed for an event is not recommended and you might discover when you look at the pictures that it’s not really a big deal.