Welcome back to our Straight Talk About Teeth Vlog Series!
As many of you know, our “Straight Talk About Teeth” vlog series is where Dr. Menjivar sits down and answers commonly asked questions by patients and parents alike. In this episode, Dr. Menjivar will answer the most common question of them all, “Do braces hurt?” Watch the video below to hear her answer!
*Hint, Hint* Some patients have fallen asleep when getting their braces on!
Long gone are the days of bulky railroad track braces, the kind where metal bands go around each and every tooth. These days, braces are small, low-profile, and comfortable. The wires are light and flexible which makes tooth movement a breeze. That means getting braces on and getting an awesome smile are easier than ever. Getting your smile journey started takes just an hour, and appointments can be spaced infrequently at 8 weeks apart. This gives you more time for school, sports, and family.
When you arrive, it may seem like we have a lot of little instruments and materials on our tray, but they’re all there to make the process of putting braces on easy and efficient. Plus, the Smile Team at Farmington Valley Orthodontics does the very best in making you feel comfortable by telling you what’s about to happen. The best part of all – no needles! We’ve got toothpaste for cleaning your teeth, goofy smile makers (like in the game “Speak Out” and “Watch Ya Mouth”), little braces that stick on your teeth like stickers, and best part of all, every shade and color of the rainbow to choose from for the little ties that go around the braces.
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