At Braces By Abbadent, our team strives to help patients receive the teeth straightening treatment they need for a uniform smile. Along with correcting the position of teeth, our treatment can also help boost the patients oral health and confidence in their smile. We will customize the procedure for the patient by considering various forms of braces or clear aligners.

Traditionally, teeth straightening treatment has been expensive and inconvenient. And thats nothing to smile about. At Braces By Abbadent, we aim to change all that. Thats why our prices are half what you'd expect, and why youll see results in 12 to 18 months.

Braces By Abbadents experienced, highly trained dentist and team members want to make sure you love your new smile! Whether you choose braces or clear aligners, you will get a smile you love right here in Dubuque!

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Straighter teeth provide more than just a uniform appearance. With straight teeth, patients find it easier to brush and floss the teeth. Braces are one effective method to help straighten teeth. Braces use brackets and wires attached on the visible surface of the teeth to help correct crooked or misaligned teeth.

Braces are available at Braces By Abbadent in Dubuque and the surrounding area. Most people get braces early in life, but adults can also benefit from wearing braces. With cosmetic dentistry, we aim to improve the function and appearance of the teeth and jaw through proper alignment.

Braces will gradually shift the teeth into an alignment that provides more than a straight smile. With braces, Dr. Aaron Rauen, DDS can help patients achieve a healthier smile that is easier to clean. Children and adults can wear braces to correct crooked teeth. With different types of braces, patients will be able to find the option that meets their needs.

Although braces are not removable like clear aligners, they are now customizable to look more appealing or even concealed from view. Similar technological advancements have enhanced the effectiveness of the devices, allowing for less discomfort and quicker treatment results. Braces are highly durable and can achieve remarkable results. Patients can choose from any of the following options:

After getting the necessary information, we will be able to recommend an appropriate treatment plan that will work for the patients condition. With braces, we will make adjustments several times throughout the procedure. Each adjustment will gradually shift the teeth into the proper position.

We will begin by carefully cleaning and drying the patients mouth. Afterward, we will apply dental adhesive to the teeth to connect the brackets. After fixing them in place, we will install arch wires through the brackets and use an elastic band to help hold them in position. Generally, the entire placement takes about one or two hours.

Patients may feel a degree of pain afterward due to the pressure of the wires. At first, the tongue and cheek will rub over the braces and may cause sensitivity or soreness. These symptoms usually disappear after a few days. We can offer advice and tips on how to ease the soreness and recommend softer foods to eat for the first few days. I may take a week or two for the patient to adjust to wearing the braces.

Once the braces are in place, patients need to take care of them. Routine oral hygiene practices, such as daily brushing and flossing, are still necessary. Patients need to consider getting a small interdental cleaning device to clean hard-to-reach areas around the braces and arch wires. Since brushing is harder with braces, patients need to be more careful and spend more time on cleaning to prevent plaque from building up around the brackets.

For flossing, patients can get waxed dental floss to prevent it from getting trapped between the brackets. A floss threader is very helpful. First, people must cut about 18 inches of floss and insert the floss through the floss threader. Then, they need to thread the floss under the arch wires and pass it carefully between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw. This process must be repeated for every tooth, moving the floss to a cleaner area.

Patients will also need to watch the foods they consume. Foods with high-sugar content encourage the accumulation of plaque that may damage the teeth and cause infection. Also, foods such as popcorn, nuts, gummy candies and caramel are not advisable since they can easily get trapped between the braces.

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