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TL;DR

Braces apply pressure on teeth, signaling bones to move and new bone to form, allowing tooth movement.

Transcript

It's AumSum Time. How do Braces Move our Teeth? No Big Deal. AumSum can Move Mountains. Oh AumSum. The roots of our Teeth are surrounded by bones. Now, when we wear Braces, they apply a steady and consistent pressure on our Tooth. This pressure applied by the braces signals the cells in our blood.  To start removing the bone from its current positi... Read More

Key Insights

• ☠️ Braces apply pressure on teeth, signaling bone cells to move and form new bone.
• ☠️ Tooth movement with braces occurs at a rate of about 1 mm per month.
• 🦷 Once braces are removed, tooth movement halts.
• 🦷 The gums and blood vessels move along with the tooth during orthodontic treatment.
• 🦷 Continuous pressure from braces is needed for consistent tooth movement.
• 🦷 Braces help in gradual alignment of teeth by applying steady and consistent pressure.
• ☠️ The process of tooth movement with braces involves signaling cells in the blood and bone.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do braces move teeth?

Braces apply steady pressure on teeth, signaling bone cells to remove bone and build new bone, facilitating tooth movement. The gums and blood vessels also move along with the tooth.

Q: What happens when braces are removed?

When braces are removed, tooth movement stops as the pressure that signals bone cells to move and form new bone is no longer present. The tooth remains in its final position.

Q: How long does tooth movement take with braces?

Tooth movement with braces typically occurs at a rate of about 1 mm per month due to the consistent pressure applied, leading to gradual alignment of teeth.

Q: What role do bone, gums, and blood vessels play in tooth movement with braces?

Bone, gums, and blood vessels move along with the tooth in response to the pressure applied by braces, allowing for the gradual shifting and alignment of teeth.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Braces apply pressure on teeth, signaling bones to move and new bone to form.

• Tooth movement with braces occurs at a rate of about 1 mm per month.

• Once the pressure from braces is removed, tooth movement halts.