Are you worried that wearing braces may cause your teeth to weaken, loosen, or even fall out? Rest assured, braces should not cause any of these issues as long as you are treated by an expert orthodontist. After you tighten your braces, your teeth may feel looser for 2 or 3 days, but this slight relaxation is not a cause for concern. It is important to note that people with periodontal disease should not seek treatment with braces before receiving treatment for it. Doing so could lead to tooth loss.
To make sure everything is OK, extra care should be taken when cleaning and brushing your teeth, as well as regular checkups. In general, patients should understand that braces cannot cause teeth to fall out. Braces are used to keep teeth moving in place, straighten a crooked smile, or correct bite problems. The pressure placed on the teeth to help them move technically causes the teeth to loosen a bit as the periodontal ligament stretches.
But this slight relaxation is not a cause for concern. Once orthodontic treatment is complete, the bone will be completely reconstructed and the teeth will no longer feel loose. Wearing braces can cause pain, discomfort, or even loosening of the teeth. After a couple of days of dealing with this, you might start to feel worried.
However, there is no need to worry as long as you are being treated by an expert orthodontist.
