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- Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 327
Re: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
Congratulations, sounds like you are making great progress! My bite was messed up throughout treatment, and then at the very end - voila! Everything seemed to come together. Best of luck to you.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:03 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 327
Re: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
Great to hear your update and congratulations on your progress! Sounds like you are doing everything right. I had forgotten about the "creaky teeth" you mentioned, but as soon as I read your post I immediately thought of my obsession with it :lol: . I won't comment on the role of the power...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:48 am
- Forum: Lingual Braces
- Topic: dry mouth
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9932
Re: dry mouth
This is an older post, but some have used a product called Biotene for dry mouth...also, avoid mouthwashes with alcohol. Best of luck to you.
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:46 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Mewing Can Cause Problems - AAO Warns Against It
- Replies: 3
- Views: 224
Re: Mewing Can Cause Problems - AAO Warns Against It
Thanks for sharing, this is the first I have heard of this (I'm definitely out of the loop.)
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:46 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Adult Expander - How do I swallow properly?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 178
Re: Adult Expander - How do I swallow properly?
Sounds pretty difficult -- I hope you are feeling better soon. I have not had to experience the joys of an expander, but did do a search on this board for "Adult Expander" and then narrowed with the term "swallow": https://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: LAWSUIT ALLEGES ANTICOMPETITIVE PRACTICES BY ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
- Replies: 1
- Views: 219
Re: LAWSUIT ALLEGES ANTICOMPETITIVE PRACTICES BY ALIGN TECHNOLOGY
I guess I don't see the problem with a company profiting from their proprietary technology/scanner and differentiating themselves from the competition. Perhaps there can be some sort of licensing agreement, but then again that would cost money that these two dental practices may not be willing to pa...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Coil springs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 214
Re: Coil springs
Congrats on making the decision to start your orthodontic adventure! You can of course do a Google search on orthodontic springs such as this one https://www.adventureortho.com/why-do-some-patients-need-braces-with-springs/#:~:text=Coil%20springs%20are%20placed%20along,teeth%20together%20to%20reduce...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Lower lingual arch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 268
Re: Lower lingual arch
I can't directly help you, but I did do a search on this board and came up with many pages herein: https://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/search.php?keywords=lower+lingual+arch&fid%5B0%5D=13 . It may be bit much to read through but I think you'll find some interesting perspectives. Best of luck to you!
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: New Hawleys Retainer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 262
Re: New Hawleys Retainer
My understanding is that they can be adjusted -- you've probably already Googled "Can Hawley retainers be adjusted," but would advise that you consult with your orthodontist -- I don't think this is a DIY project. Best of luck to you.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:16 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Lig colours (colors)
- Replies: 1311
- Views: 665264
Re: Lig colours (colors)
A very unique and colorful look! Looks very good, glad things are going well.gendy wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:02 am I got a beautiful combination. What do you think?
https://ibb.co/1L3ZCqj
Let's revive this thread I want to see those photos, please upload them
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:25 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: First Time in Braces - Getting Extractions Soon!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 284
Re: First Time in Braces - Getting Extractions Soon!
Full steam ahead!
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:22 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: INVISALIGN RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSIAL GUN PROMOTION
- Replies: 2
- Views: 221
Re: INVISALIGN RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSIAL GUN PROMOTION
He may just have an excellent understanding of his market, no offense to any Tar Heels out there. Let's see how it plays out. Despite my best efforts not to, I had to laugh at the name of the promotion, "Grins and Glocks." We'll have to see how Invisalign responds if this thing takes off. ...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 6:58 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: PDF and Dental Appliances: Two Converging Worlds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 177
Re: PDF and Dental Appliances: Two Converging Worlds
Welcome to the forum! I'm just a bit unclear what audience you are seeking. From your interest in pdfsmart, it would seem you are targeting administrative personnel within dental practices; likewise I am uncertain if you are seeking information about "dental devices" from the professional ...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 5:59 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 327
Re: Made it to steel archwire. Curious about steps after (closing gaps)
Glad to hear that you are making progress and have achieved this important milestone. I am not an orthodontist, but as a former patient I can confidently say that I detested the rubber bands. It seemed like a step backwards in terms of enunciation and comfort, but you'll get used to them soon enough...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:45 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Usually not overwhelmingly sweet things are now unbearably sweet?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 172
Re: Usually not overwhelmingly sweet things are now unbearably sweet?
It might be coincidental with the braces, but there are other medical issues that might contribute to this...so you might want to check with your physician if it persists. Best of luck to you!