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Does it look like I need braces again for cross bite?
I had braces as a teenager and always wore my retainer except until a few years ago my landlords dog ate it. So I havent worn a retainer but it looks like I have a bit of a cross bite. I did use rubber bands in my original braces but it was always like this even after I got them taken off. I feel like it has also contributed to a bit of my facial asymmetry. Would any of you recommend getting...
Is it normal for midline to be addressed towards end of treatment without elastics?
Hey community! I'm on my 3rd year of orthodontic treatment. Just barely in the last few months she had finally (supposedly) been addressing my midline. I just have a couple of questions. Is it normal for the midline to be address towards the ending of an orthodontic treatment without the use of elastics? Is it normal for front teeth to be flaring during this process? The last several months,...
Teeth flare from braces?
I recently saw my orthodontist as I was interested in getting braces or Invisalign. He said that I have severe crowding and that with braces he would have more control of my teeth flaring out over Invisalign. He said that teeth flaring was an issue since I did not want to get any extractions but did not say how much flaring I would have if any from braces. I wanted to get some opinions on...
Braces Disappointment
I first had braces when I was 14. My orthodontist was really good as she was a board certified orthodontist and fixed my teeth in less than 2 years. She told me to use my retainers for 2 years and then I could throw them away after.Around 5 years later my teeth shifted. Some say it was due to my wisdom teeth erupting, others say it was because retainers are something you wear forever. My...
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- most recent by LeChet, March 2, 2021
Help me choose the right type of treatment?
I have an overjet and a slight s lisp . My front two teeth are mis aligned. I have consulted various orthodontists and they all have varying opinions about my treatment. Some have said that I may need upper two premolars extracted and strongly advise against ipr calling it a sh*tty practice leaving ur teeth compromised in the long run.The others said I may need ipr but no extractions.This...
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- most recent by guntherisbae, October 6, 2020
Is HIFU safe if I have metal braces on my teeth?
I have lingual braces on my top teeth and labial braces on the bottom--all metal. I know HIFU is not recommended if you have metal places or screws in your face or neck, but I can't find any information about whether HIFU is safe if you have metal orthodontic braces on your teeth.
The Hook of my braces is paimfully stabbing my gums, what should I do?
The hook part of my braces is more angled into my upper gums. I don't really feel it. However, I experience excruciating pain whenever they are tightened because my orthodontist struggles to remove the elastic ligaments. It takes multiple attempts and each and every time the tools scratch my gums and leave them hurting. I feel like I shouldn't ask my orthodontist because if there was a problem...
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- most recent by Gregarious762500, July 13, 2021
will my teeth move if i dont have a retainer?
So 3 days ago i got my braces removed. My doctor said that we will talk in 4 days to see when i can come to get my retainer on. Now, because of corona virus they closed all ortodontics in the country. I messaged my doctor to tell him i am concerned my teeth will moved and when can we meet and he just messaged me back they wont move . I dont know what to believe because i heard they shift...
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- most recent by Phenomenal7760, June 26, 2020
Is it a good idea to keep braces on
Im 42 years old, just gotten braces about a month ago to fix front tooth that is slanted inward, my concern is that I had an apeoctomy on that tooth. My gum on that tooth has been getting swollen since I got braces on, orthodontist said it gets better but it hasnt, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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- most recent by Pedro Alquizer, June 16, 2020
Is it normal to be needed to eat only soft foods while wearing braces?
2 months ago I decided to put braces, since I have a deep bite. First I got them on my upper teeth. The other day I got the braces on my bottom teeth. Without prior notifying me, my orthodontist told me that now I would now have to eat only soft foods, because I won't be able to chew normally. She put a big chunk of glue on the back of my upper 2 central incisors so that ,,I wouldn't...
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- most recent by Pedro Alquizer, November 20, 2019
Old fashioned braces? Tips for this horrible torture?
Hello, i am 22 and i have a Herbst Appliance installed last week. As you can see in the photos it is an old and terrible torture device. It really hurts me so much, especially the metal molar bands. Also, the springs pull my jaw fordward too much. So, i want you people to tell me what do you think of this appliance and some tips to resist this horrible torture. Thanks
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- most recent by AndreeaR, August 25, 2019
Are some brackets not supposed to have wires?
I got my braces today and I want to know why some of my brackets dont have the wire that straightens the teeth
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- most recent by Boomerette, August 25, 2019
Traveling - can I get check ups globally?
Hi, I am hoping to get some Damon braces in Croatia or somewhere similar for cost purposes. They have said that I need to get them checked every 6 weeks. I am currently traveling full time. Do you think it is possible to just find a nearest clinic? or would I just have to go back to the same one in the same country?
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- most recent by testerino, July 28, 2019
Can braces pain return after leaving?
I am about 5 weeks into having my braces. When they were first installed they were painful. After a few weeks the pain went away. Now its over a month later and my mouth has begun hurting again. I have never had them tightened yet. Is this normal?
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- most recent by MichaelClarke, April 4, 2019
Ortho wants to remove my bottom braces to fix my bite, is this normal?
My ortho and my dentist agreed that i need to get my bottom braces romoved in order to close my bite because my front teeth touch my bottom braces. Has anyone else experience that?
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- most recent by MichaelClarke, February 21, 2019
My profile hasn't been the same since getting my braces off, any suggestions?
I had my braces removed 3 years ago. My bite didn't feelgreat still but my orthodontist said it was time.Since then my arch has been narrowing over time, mostly on the right side, and as this is happening my profile began to change. It's as if my jaw is moving with my teeth. I've been told this can't happen but please trust me when I say this is the case with me.I really don't know what to do,...
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- most recent by Ermzzy, July 9, 2019
Is it possible for my permanent teeth to grow in after I had my braces removes?
When I was 11, Igotbraces to straighten my teeth. 6 months later,my baby teeth started to loosen(because my adult teeth were supposed to grow in at that time). My orthodontist said that I can not take the braces off and that the baby tooth can not be removed. Two years later, I got my braces off. My baby teeth are no longer loose and my permanent teeth have not grown in. Now I am 18and I was...
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- most recent by Pedro Alquizer, September 24, 2019
2 days post Damon clear braces, is something wrong if I have no pain?
Hello everyone, 2 days ago I got Damon clear braces. Still no pain, no any feeling. Is that normal or something's wrong?
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- most recent by Robert Whitfield, December 13, 2018
Braces off- really devastated with my result :-(
After braces/jaw surgery, I feel my teeth still look crookered. While my front teeth are composite and need crowns, is this what my teeth are supposed to look like? My teeth next to the front teeth dont look symmetrical at all. One looks more straighter than the other. I get my retainers in a few days. Theyre giving me a referral to a gum specialist to shave around the top four teeth. I just...
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- most recent by Cmatos1027, April 17, 2019
Crooked teeth and extreme asymmetrical jaw?
I'm currently 18 and I had crooked teeth ever since I was a kid, it became worse as Igot older. My parents don't have the money for braces so I will have to get it when I'm in my 20s and financially independent. Aside from the crooked teeth,I noticed that my left jaw is significantly lower/longer than my right jaw which I think also causes my lips/mouth to be slightly lopsided. I...
- most recent by Namidas, November 21, 2018
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