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- Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: ONLY Permanent Retainers?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5317
Re: ONLY Permanent Retainers?
Hey, A few days ago I had an appointment with the Ortho, and asked if I would benefit from also having a removable Hawley-type retainer. The Ortho told me 'no', I didn't need one. He said that those teeth were self-retaining, and that the bonded wires are all that I require. So, I guess I just have ...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:46 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: ONLY Permanent Retainers?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5317
Re: ONLY Permanent Retainers?
Hey, I have a braided wire across the front 4 on the top. On the bottom, it's across the front 6. I'm just concerned that this is not enough retention since all the other teeth are free to move. I'm not sure if the Ortho has a good reason for only retaining these teeth. But, the fact that most peopl...
- Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: ONLY Permanent Retainers?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5317
ONLY Permanent Retainers?
Hello everyone, A few days ago I had my braces removed, and had a permanent wire installed on the bottom 6 and top 4. I'm quite concerned about shifting, and wondering whether having ONLY the permanent retainers is enough retention? From my searches I've found that most people who receive permanent ...
- Sat May 02, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Missing the Gap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 824
- Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:45 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Rotating Teeth
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7217
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:50 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I'm a little concerned.........
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2768
It's hard to say if your gum recession is abnormal without seeing it. You will notice changes in your gums during treatment, but I can't say if its abnormal without seeing it. Did your Ortho give any reason for going from 4wks to 2wks? It is possible to move teeth too fast/have adjustments too often...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:35 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Questions about Clear Brackets
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4119
- Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:04 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Initial wire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1461
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:08 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: $6900 for Damon Braces - Did I get Fleeced?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20204
- Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:12 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Which kind of clear braces????
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2897
- Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:59 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: THINNING of face during braces
- Replies: 140
- Views: 93371
- Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:05 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Having a pre-brace food blowout! What foods are you missing?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3562
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:48 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: spaces b/n teeth caused by braces??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 798
- Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:33 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Do you know what brand your clear brackets are?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3058
- Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:32 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Canadians - ordering supplies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 872