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Oh is that your canine just popping through at the top there? Mine seems to be pulled down differently to most people's. It hasn't been "exposed" just the front gum lifted and stitched then the chain coming out of the gum. X mine has to be pulled forward first before bringing it down into...

can't really lift it up all the way. still hurting

it's been a week and no movement

They attached the chain to my wire on Monday....and well....it hurt like a bugger!!!! Surely they should numb it with some gel or something! She really did tug it down! There was only two links of chain showing and now there are 4 links!! So she must of pulled it at least 2-3mm. :/ it only hurt whi...

lost 4pounds in 2 weeks

[quote="SunshineRay"][quote="parsleysage"]Wow! Looks great! Are TADs included in your orthodontic fee or do you pay a surcharge for them? I may end up getting a missing tooth gap closed using a TAD.[/quote] Mine were included in the fee.[/quote] That's cool. I paid $100+ for a TAD.

[quote="Featheryy1221"] 4. Things will get worse before they are better. I see this worry all the time. Lol. Your teeth are constantly going to be shifting, and things have to get worse before teeth can move into place. And yes, you'll get gaps and have an off bite. It's part of the proces...

I got it 2 weeks ago^^ 26yo here

Is air floss useful in cleaning between the teeth?

All the best

Thanks for the list

Just got a TAD installed today to activate my canine. Let the waiting game begin!!

Hello everyone!! i'm going for my 2nd consultation next month and i must say i'm very excited. At the same time, i'm pretty nervous because i have an impacted canine and a missing lateral incisor. My impacted canine is above my premolar, my dentist said that the canine has to go forward first before...