Is a bite plate necessary?

The fixed bite plate is a very important part of your orthodontic treatment, if needed. It is cemented to your teeth to protect your lower braces and reduce the depth of your bite. This appliance will allow your back teeth to grow while it holds your front teeth.

How do you eat with a bite plate with braces?

Eat gently on these teeth until they feel better. Your tongue may develop grooves in it from resting against the appliance, these will disappear when it is removed. Most importantly your back teeth will not touch each other temporarily. You will have to eat gently on your front teeth only.

What is the purpose of separators for braces?

Spacers are usually used to put spaces in between teeth before braces are established. It can be agitating or painful, but patients are often warned not to pick at them or they will fall out. They are usually rubber, but sometimes they can be metal. They can be used when a patient’s teeth are too close together.

Does a bite plate give you a lisp?

For some people, bite blocks can get in the way of your tongue as you’re speaking, causing you to lisp or to form some vowel sounds differently. This problem is more common with blocks attached to the lingual (inside) surface of your teeth.

What is the point of a bite plate?

A bite plate is an acrylic piece moulded to the teeth to be worn day or night to prevent the top teeth from coming in contact with the lower ones.

How long does a bite plate take to work?

It may take a few weeks to completely adjust to your new bite plate. For optimal results, the bite plate should be worn 24 hours a day and only removed for eating and brushing. As with any orthodontic appliance, you should brush all parts of your bite plate as well as your teeth.

Can I remove my bite plate to eat?

Wear your bite plate 24/7, as directed by our orthodontist. The ONLY time it should be removed is to brush your teeth. Do NOT remove it to eat. The more you wear the bite plate, the sooner you will be finished with it!

How long do you wear separators for braces?

Most often, you will wear your spacers for about 7-10 days, immediately before the appointment when your braces will be fitted. In some cases, you may need to wear the spacers for the entire length of your orthodontic treatment, and, sometimes, they may even replace metal bands.

Do braces make you talk with a lisp?

Generally speaking, as the braces are on the back of the teeth, it can impact your ability to say the letter “s”. This can result in a temporary lisp. It’s important to understand that this isn’t permanent! So don’t panic, you will soon learn to adjust to your new braces.

How long should a bite plate be worn?

24 hours per day
The bite plate is to be worn 24 hours per day and removed ONLY for cleaning. Most of the correction occurs during chewing making it essential to wear it during eating. It will prevent breakage of the lower braces if worn as directed.

Why do you need a bite plate with braces?

The bite plate keeps your rear teeth from connecting when you close your mouth or chew. The positioning of the bite plate can feel incredibly awkward and make everyday tasks like eating and speaking seem more difficult.

What are bite blocks used for in braces?

Bite blocks, which are sometimes called ramps or turbos, are one addition that can help with your treatment. Bite blocks are used to prevent your upper teeth and lower teeth from touching to avoid breakage of brackets when you’re biting. Read on to learn more about bite blocks and how they’re used.

What happens to your mouth when you wear a bite plate?

Excess saliva is another potential side effect of a permanently open mouth. The saliva produced when wearing a bite plate can make speaking clearly and cleanly even more difficult and has the potential for some embarrassment in public.

What happens to your teeth when you get braces?

When you first get your braces, you may have some pain or soreness as your teeth begin to move into new positions in your mouth. Bite blocks may cause some additional discomfort because your teeth only touch where your bite plates are, so the force you exert to chew is localized in those areas.