BRACES REMOVAL

Finishing orthodontic treatment

You are officially ready to complete your braces treatment. Now what? Getting your braces removed is an exciting final step in your orthodontic journey. Removal, or debonding, of your orthodontic braces is a relatively simple procedure. Godley Family Orthodontics offers braces removal, digital retainer scans and transfer consultations. At our Zionsville, Indiana orthodontic office, our Board-Certified Orthodontists carefully evaluate your tooth alignment, bite and overall treatment results before removing your brackets and wires. After your braces are removed, we polish away the remaining adhesive and create customized retainers to help protect your new smile.

Close-up of a person with braces having a dental check-up, begin braces removal finishing orthodontic treatment at Godley Family Orthodontics in Zionsville, Indiana.

How are braces removed?

A person with braces is sitting in a dental chair while a dentist wearing gloves examines their teeth with a dental tool trying to perform braces removal in Godley Family Orthodontics in Zionsville, Indiana

Final check

Your orthodontist will do a final check of your teeth to evaluate their alignment, bite, and make sure you are happy before braces are removed.
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Removal

Dental braces are removed with special tools that easily clip the braces off, removing them and the orthodontic wire from your teeth.
At Godley Family Orthodontics in Zionsville, IN, a woman receives a dental cleaning with a polishing tool from a gloved provider.

Polish

The adhesive, or braces cement, will be polished off using a special instrument. Your orthodontist might also recommend fine-tuning certain edges of your teeth to give you the best results.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does braces removal cost?

Removal (debonding) of braces is something most orthodontists include in the overall cost of treatment. Retainers to maintain your results are typically included as well. If you are transferring from another orthodontic office, there is typically a cost associated with braces removal and retainers. This typically ranges from $500 to $900 depending on several factors.

Does removal of braces hurt?

Though it is a quick procedure, removal of the braces can sometimes be uncomfortable, especially for patients with tooth sensitivity to cold.  When braces are “clipped” off, you’ll typically feel a brief amount of pressure on each tooth.  The instruments that polish adhesive from teeth usually use air and water. For patients with sensitive teeth, you may be a bit sensitive to the air during this procedure. Your orthodontist can review ways to help with this.

Can you have braces removed if you are not a current patient?

Many orthodontists, including Dr. Godley, accept patients who would like to transfer their treatment into the practice. This includes patients with braces from out of state or out of town who have moved into the Zionsville, Indiana area. There are usually costs associated with either transferring your treatment, or having the braces removed by an orthodontist who did not place them and getting retainers. However, our team helps find ways to help make braces removal affordable.