Answering Your Houston Braces FAQs

Centra Dental is a family dentist based in the cities of South Houston and Houston. Specializing in dental braces for children and adult patients, we find that, ahead of treatment, patients have a lot of the same questions regarding their dental braces treatment. In this article, our Houston dentists will address and answer your FAQ’s about Houston braces.

Do Houston Braces Hurt?

Houston braces should NOT hurt too badly. However, some mild discomfort and achiness are to be expected within the first few days after you get your dental braces or Invisalign. The discomfort will subside over the course of a few days and from then on, you’ll barely notice them until it’s time to tighten your wires (if you wear metal or ceramic Houston braces) or when you get a new set of Invisalign Clear Aligners. For those few days following your braces fitting, here are our favorite tips for managing Houston braces pain.

Do I Need To Get My Teeth Cleaned More Often When I Wear Houston Braces?

Although you will need to follow a more thorough Houston braces hygiene routine at home, you will only need to come into our Houston or South Houston dentist office for a dental cleaning twice a year–just as you did before dental braces.

Are Metal Dental Braces Better Than Invisalign?

Many believe that metal Houston braces are better because they are made of metal, so they have to be stronger. Although metal dental braces are stronger than Invisalign, one is not better than the other. We recommend either with complete confidence; it just depends on each patient’s unique case. You can read more about how both types of Houston braces compare here.

Will My Teeth Be Permanently Straight After My Houston Braces Treatment Is Over?

Dental braces at our Houston and South Houston family dentist offices do give you the opportunity to enjoy straight teeth for the rest of your life...but only if you wear your orthodontic retainers as directed. Without them, your teeth will just shift to their prior position. No worries though–you only need to wear them for 24 hours a day for a short period of time, and you can remove them when you eat. Afterward, you should wear your retainers only while you sleep.

Considering Houston Braces? Book An Appointment With Our Houston Family Dentist

If you think it’s almost time for you or your child to undergo Houston braces treatment, please book an appointment with us so we can begin with a Houston braces consultation. We look forward to embracing your smile!