My teeth look straight... Now when can my braces come off?
“Braces do two things; 1. Straighten teeth and 2. Get the teeth to fit together the way they are supposed to. Now that your teeth are straight, we will get the upper and lower teeth to fit together, the way they are supposed to. You can help by keeping your teeth and gums clean (as swollen gums slow down tooth movement) and wear your elastics the way you have been instructed, which again help in getting your teeth to fit together better.” - Dr. Valiathan