{"id":97,"date":"2020-04-17T14:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T14:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2020-05-06T14:29:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T14:29:36","slug":"checkups-with-the-orthodontist-in-denison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/checkups-with-the-orthodontist-in-denison\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Skipping an Orthodontic Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While your child is\nwearing braces, they\u2019ll have to return to the orthodontist in Denison<\/a> every\nfew weeks for periodic adjustments. Fitting these visits into your schedule may\nbe tricky at times, and it\u2019s normal to need to cancel them every once in a while;\nthat does not mean, however, that you can afford to skip these visits\naltogether. Missing an adjustment \u2013 or failing to call your orthodontist during\nan emergency \u2013 could end up disrupting your child\u2019s treatment plan, causing\nthem to keep their braces for longer than they \u2013 or your wallet \u2013 would probably\nlike. Keep reading to learn exactly why keeping your orthodontic visits is so\nimportant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Braces Need to Be Adjusted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Braces and other orthodontic appliances work by putting\npressure on the teeth, slowly pushing them into a new position. However, only\nso much movement can occur before some of that pressure is lost. To regain the\nforce necessary to make further corrections, the orthodontist needs to adjust\nthe braces, which typically involves making small alterations to the brackets\nand wires as well as replacing the rubber bands. Otherwise, the teeth will stop\nmoving together, and your treatment won\u2019t go any further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does Your Child Need Adjustments So Often?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some patients only need to return to the dentist every 4 to\n6 weeks while others will need more frequent appointments. It normally depends\non how severe their orthodontic issues were in the first place. Regardless of\nhow often these visits are scheduled, however, it\u2019s important that you adhere\nto the schedule as closely as possible. If you put off these visits for too\nlong, the treatment could be significantly delayed. Furthermore, regular visits\ngive the orthodontist a chance to make sure that the teeth are moving the way\nthey\u2019re supposed to; an issue with braces that goes unaddressed for too long\nwill likely lead to complications and additional oral health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What About Orthodontic Emergencies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While true orthodontic emergencies are considered very rare,\nthere are plenty of issues that need immediate attention. Examples of common problems\nyour child might experience while wearing braces include persistent soreness,\nloose brackets, wires that are poking your child in the gums, and any other\nkind of damage to the orthodontic appliance. Ignoring these problems doesn\u2019t\njust interrupt the treatment process; it also leaves your child in a very\nuncomfortable situation that could end up getting in the way of their everyday\nlife. Not all orthodontic problems will require a same day appointment, but\nthey will need to be examined and treated as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a routine visit or a necessary appointment with\nthe emergency orthodontist in Denison, you should make sure your child\u2019s braces\nare regularly receiving the attention they need. Don\u2019t go looking for excuses\nto avoid the orthodontist\u2019s office; it won\u2019t be worth it in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ryan Bygness DDS has practiced dentistry in Denison for\nover 20 years. His current practice, 32 & You Family Dental &\nOrthodontic Arts, offers all kinds of services from cosmetic dentistry to\northodontic treatment. Having received his orthodontic certificate in 2013 from\nthe American Orthodontic Society, he\u2019s excited to have the chance to give your\nchild a beautiful straight smile they can be proud of. To schedule an\nappointment, visit his website<\/a>\nor call (712) 263-3252. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While your child is wearing braces, they\u2019ll have to return to the orthodontist in Denison every few weeks for periodic adjustments. Fitting these visits into your schedule may be tricky at times, and it\u2019s normal to need to cancel them every once in a while; that does not mean, however, that you can afford to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97\/revisions\/99"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.32andu.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}