{"id":145,"date":"2023-07-27T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/?p=145"},"modified":"2023-07-27T10:41:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:41:00","slug":"what-to-expect-when-you-have-your-braces-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happyteethonline.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/27\/what-to-expect-when-you-have-your-braces-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When Getting Braces Removed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since your time with braces<\/a> is ending, you probably feel excited. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 you\u2019ll soon see the straight smile of your dreams! Still, you might be a tad nervous as well. Even as you wait to have your braces removed, you may not know what to expect from that process. Well, never fear \u2013 your Long Beach orthodontist can give you a detailed rundown. To that end, here are four things that\u2019ll happen when you get your braces removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Actual Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, you can expect a smooth removal of your brackets and wires. Braces are actually designed to come off quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The steps of braces removal are pretty straightforward. Using a special tool, the orthodontist starts by popping off your brackets one at a time. (This action won\u2019t cause you pain, as the tool ensures a comfortable process.) They\u2019ll then do a thorough cleaning to eliminate lingering plaque and food bits. From there, the orthodontist will buff and polish your teeth to remove leftover dental adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Post-Removal Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the removal, your orthodontist and their team will conduct an oral exam. This assessment usually includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n