Can you get braces if you have periodontal disease?
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It is not just a question of getting your perio disease under control as someone else put it.  It depends on this yes, but also how much bone you have lost.  If you have lost a large amount of bone support, then braces are def. not a good idea.  Your teeth are already susceptible to movement from lack of bone support, put braces on these vulnerable teeth and you might be doing more harm then good. Yes you may have straight teeth for a while, but at what cost?  If you are moderate periodontal disease then I am sure you have lost some bone support.  How much is only what your dentist can see on the x-ray.  You had braces in  high school in which the orthodontist moved your teeth, now you have periodontal disease In which you have lost more bone and ligament support, then say you get braces again after your perio therapy, that is a lot of movement through-out your life.  If I were you I would research carefully all of the pros and cons of getting braces when you have periodontal disease.  Think about how your teeth have shifted since high school.  This is not just from not wearing your retainers, this happens with perio too.  So if you go and have braces put on again, go through the expense, and guess what, your teeth have shifted again.  What then?  I would be very careful, like I said research, research, so you can make an informed decision, not a blind one.  Good luck.
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my son has a brace and certain stuff he cant have\n coke,apples and things containg hard things like nuts.basically things u crunch in case brace breaks,his had his on nearly a yr and has broken once which is pretty good thought it break more but he has had different ones fitted so the wire becomes bit thicker.your dentist can advise more they should tell you and exlpain stuff when it fitted so you know how too look after brace and teeth while you wear it.
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Veneers won't work for this problem because the amount of enamel dentists remove is the same thickness as the veneer. Your only other option other then braces is crowns, but in my opinion this is an extreme form of dental treatment in that you may find yourself having problems when your older. Also remember crowns and veneers only last upto 10-15 years so you would have to have them redone which in the long run would cost more. Go for braces, a lot of people now-a-days are having braces when they are adults. Furthermore you can get ones that do not notice!
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umm i used to have braces and i have a water pic and it worked awesome and you can change the pressure of the water so you can make it as soft or as hard as you want then you might want to take some mouth wash and rinse your mouth so you get that clean feeling.  hope it all works out for you
899472
Depends on how long you have had braces on .  They don't usually put them on right away.  After several months then they put them on.  ask your ortho.
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Charlie,\n\nGo for it! I did not get braces until I was your exact age. I was married and had a year old son, but it was one of the best things I ever did. From that point on, I was never afraid to smile and no longer self-conscious about my teeth. \n\nAt most, this will take a couple of years for you, and you will be amazed at how supportive people are once you get the braces. I won't kid you, this is a somewhat painful process, but well worth it. In addition, it will probably improve your overall health and also keep your teeth and gums in shape for the long haul. Don't put off this decision a day longer!
834711
Okay, I had braces for 4 years so I can help you here! :)  You have the little threaders, you will put your floss in the little hole.  Go under your braces wire and pull the threader all the way through but leaving the floss in there.  Just floss as normal now, as you pull the floss inbetween the two teeth.  They also have water pics that have full force and get all the food out of your teeth.  I did that most of the time and it worked better than floss.  But, you may need to floss for your gums, I don't know what your situation is.  Goodluck.
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Ask your general dentist, if you have one.  If you don't have a general dentist, then you need to find one and go for a checkup before seeing the orthodontist to make sure you don't have any cavities or gum disease and to get your teeth cleaned before having braces put on. \n\nDr. R.
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Their are 2 factors- genetics and the care you give your teeth. Your genetics can put you at a higher risk of having periodontitis. But, anyone can get it... a lot also depends on how well you take care of your teeth and gums.\nUse an electric toothbrush (sonicare, etc) and make sure you brush gently up by your gums... ans floss!
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Sure can, food and debris may be stuck between your brackets and wires. You need to really get in their and clean well. Have you thought about purchasing an electric toothbrush while you are wearing your braces. It is a small investment in regards to the money spent on braces, and will prevent halitosis, as well as clean sufficiently well. Hope this helps!!
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My dentist told me years ago that I had TMJ (headaches, teeth grinding, jaw out of line).  I went to a chiropractor for my back and my dental problems cleared up about that same time.  Later at the dentist, he said he wouldn't need to give me braces afterall.
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Why are u against braces? U can do invislign which is technically braces but not metal, they are simpy clear retainers that u were all day, and every 2 or 3 weeks u get a new set to move you teeth. Or u could see if they can just use a retainer.
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Hard foods-\n    Anything that is hard cannot be chewed with braces on. Remember, braces are fragile, and strong forces from hard foods will break them off. Damaged appliances will extend treatment time. Extended treatment time will increase the risk of cavities and stains on your teeth.\nSticky foods-\n    Braces can be pulled apart with sticky foods. Again, this could extend your treatment time. \n\nAnything high in sugar-\n    Braces make it harder to keep your teeth clean. Sugar will feed the bacteria that cause cavities. If you do eat any foods high in sugar, brush your teeth immediately. \n\nEXAMPLES OF WHAT TO AVOID\n\nIce....Definitely NO!! It totally destroys braces.\n\nNuts\n\nPeanut brittle\n\nHard pizza crust\n\nCorn on the cob\n\nRibs\n\nDoritos, corn chips, hard tacos, cheetos, fritos and the like\n\nPopcorn\n\nHard pretzels\n\nHard rolls and bagels\n\nRaw carrots\n\nBubble gum\n\nCarmel candy\n\nBeef jerky\n\nSuckers
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My family has a history of missing teeth. And a friends daughter had the same thing happen. All her top teeth were "missing." They actually moved to one spot under her gums and won't come in. Yes, when they give her braces they will have enough space to add an artificial set of teeth in with her regular teeth. And she can get bridgework done to complete the look after braces come off, or like me, she can have an implant. Hard thing for her to go through at this age.
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well if you say you have as many problems with your teeth as you do, i would say ya, you need braces. Keep in mind though, you may not just get bottom braces. If your teeth do a lot of shifting when you get them, they wont align with the top teeth, so you'll have to get the tops ones as well.
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you just need to eat more healthy food. when you have braces you can't chew hard things like candy-- wich is bad --for teeth and gums.\nyou will need to eat mushyer things and cut things up for Ex. beans. braces only hurt when you just tighten them it wheres off after a couple of days. your cousins probley lose weight because they don't eat a balanced diet.
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I know someone who was in a similar situation, and they went to a different dentist and paid that dentist a small fee to remove the braces for them.  You don't have to have the braces removed by the same dentist who put them on.