Braces lagwana ek chhota se long-term project jaisa hota hai. Log sirf brackets aur wires dekhte hain, lekin poora journey multiple steps ka mix hota hai.
First consultation me orthodontist teeth, bite, jaw alignment check karta hai. X-rays, photos, aur sometimes jaw models banaye jaate hain. Iske base par treatment plan, duration estimate, aur options (metal, ceramic, aligners etc.) discuss hote hain.
Active phase braces/aligners ka hota hai. Regular adjustments—har 4–8 weeks—ke through teeth slowly move kiye jaate hain. Starting me thoda soreness normal hai, jo usually kuch din me settle ho jata hai. Good hygiene and smart food choices yahan bohot matter karte hain.
Jab desired alignment achieve ho jata hai, braces remove hote hain—ye emotional, exciting day hota hai. Lekin story yahi khatam nahi hoti. Teeth naturally wapas old position ki taraf shift karna chahte hain, isliye retainers ka phase start hota hai.
Retainers fixed (inside wires) ya removable (clear trays/plates) ho sakte hain. Initial months me unko strictly instructions ke hisaab se pehenna important hai. Baad me maintenance schedule aa jata hai—jaise sirf night wear.
Jo log retainers ko lightly lete hain, unme relapse common hai. Thoda discipline yahan lifetime straight smile ka price hai.