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Getting braces is the beginning of a new stage of life, so a consultation with your orthodontist can easily make you both excited and nervous. Your orthodontist<\/a> understands, and they\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to feel prepared to go into orthodontic treatment, here are a few things you may want to clear up at your first appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Style is Best for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you may be aware, orthodontics involves a little bit more than wires and brackets. Traditional braces are incredibly useful, and are used often in modern orthodontics to deal with the most severe cases of misalignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Invisalign clear aligners have also become very popular, producing beautiful results comparable to braces. These aligners are removable, making them easier to clean and removing dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exact style of orthodontic treatment best for you depends on your unique situation, so it\u2019s a good idea to establish what kind of treatment could be necessary at your first appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Treatment Be Uncomfortable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest concerns that patients have when it comes to any kind of dental work is a fear that the treatment will be uncomfortable. When people first get either braces or Invisalign, it\u2019s common for people to experience soreness while the teeth adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s also the case that this tenderness fades fairly quickly once you get into the swing of things. Pretty soon, you\u2019re likely to forget that there\u2019s anything on your teeth at all. Until then, make use of over-the-counter pain relievers to ease any discomfort you\u2019re feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should I Adjust?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re getting braces or Invisalign, having something on your teeth is going to take some getting used to. Your orthodontist can run you through some of the things to expect when it comes to cleaning or dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also be seeing your orthodontists fairly often once treatment begins, either for tightenings or to get your new aligner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. James Hart has been straightening people\u2019s smiles since 1978, and in all that time he\u2019s made his patients\u2019 happiness the core of his practice. Dr. Hart graduated from the Baylor College of Dentistry, where he received the Student Award from the American Association of Periodontology. To continue his education, he is currently a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and a Regent of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about orthodontics, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (817) 645-2432.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getting braces is the beginning of a new stage of life, so a consultation with your orthodontist can easily make you both excited and nervous. Your orthodontist understands, and they\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have. If you want to feel prepared to go into orthodontic treatment, here are a few things you may want to clear up at your first appointment. 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