Braces removal
This visit removes a fixed brace from one jaw when your orthodontic team decides it is the appropriate stage. Retainers help keep the completed teeth in position.
Before
Bring any current brace or retainer and tell the orthodontic team what you would like to change.
During
Ask what will happen at this visit, what the appliance does and what the plan involves between appointments.
After
Confirm how to look after the appliance and when to return. Ask whom to contact if it breaks or no longer fits.
Clinicians
FAQs
Can one jaw finish before the other?
Sometimes the upper or lower teeth are ready sooner. Your orthodontist will decide whether one arch can be debonded while the other continues.
Will I still need follow-up?
Yes. Retainer checks and ongoing dental care remain important. Contact the team if a retainer breaks or no longer fits.
Retainer optionsFurther reading
Removing the brace
The team removes the wire and brackets, then clears the remaining adhesive from the teeth. Records may be taken for the planned retainers.
Starting retention
Follow the wearing plan you are given from the start. The team will explain when each retainer is fitted and how to care for it.