Coulterville, Illinois. Coulterville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 945 as of the 2010 census.
There's more than one path to straight teeth. The type of treatment you choose depends on how your teeth need to move to streamline your smile. Regular braces: These use gentle pressure to move your teeth into place over time. Your orthodontist will glue brackets to the front of your teeth and connect them with a wire. He'll tighten that wire every 4 to 6 weeks. This slowly moves your teeth or jaw or both into place. It depends on your treatment, but the average adult has braces for 18 months to 3 years. It usually costs between $5,000 and $6,000. Other braces: If having a metal smile bothers you, ceramic braces are another option. The brackets are the color of your teeth, which makes them harder to see.
Determine your willingness to live with braces. If you are an adult, you will need to wear braces anywhere from 12 to 20 months, on average. Most children and adolescents will need to wear braces for about 2 years.You will likely need to wear a retainer for several months following the removal of your braces, too.Make sure youâre ready for a long-term commitment.sk your dentist about braces. Your dentist can take X-rays and perform bite tests that will help determine whether you need to see an orthodontist. 1  Your dentist can also tell if your teeth are overcrowded or just a little tight.