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- Thu May 03, 2018 11:57 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Bottom teeth mobile after 17 months debanding
- Replies: 1
- Views: 785
Bottom teeth mobile after 17 months debanding
The first year seemed to be great. I've always had a problem with clenching (awake and asleep). I went for a cleaning today with new x-rays, and my hygienist said that the ligaments in my first two bottom teeth show signs of constant movement, so therefore, the teeth are loose. I have a bonded retai...
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Permanent Retainer is a PAIN! :(
- Replies: 70
- Views: 162819
Re: Permanent Retainer is a PAIN! :(
I have a bonded retainer on my top 4 and one on my lower 6. I've had them on since January 18 of this year and the top one has already come loose. apparently I flossed too hard and it made one of the edges come up.
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:27 pm
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Bonding after braces (pics)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4162
Re: Bonding after braces (pics)
My poor teeth are in horrible condition after 34 years of severe crowding/bad bite. I thought about getting the fixed but I think I'm going to keep the imperfections now.
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:04 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Teeth hurt after braces removed?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2678
Re: Teeth hurt after braces removed?
My teeth are super sensitive and achy but I just got them off yesterday.
- Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:02 am
- Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
- Topic: Were you nervous to be debanded?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6648
Re: Were you nervous to be debanded?
I was a little nervous. Taking the brackets off didnt hurt at all, but getting the glue sanded off and the polishing was a little painful as my teeth are sensitive.
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:36 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How often do you have your teeth Cleaned?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2550
Re: How often do you have your teeth Cleaned?
Every four months. I'm fortunate enough to be able to pay the deductible that comes with cleaning quarterly and it makes all the difference in the world.
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:06 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Any1 else had to wear elastics for this long?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1072
Re: Any1 else had to wear elastics for this long?
I'm at 19 months and I've only had two 6 week periods where my orthodontist told me not to wear them. I have to wear elastics 24/7. :\
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:56 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Bad smell when changing wires
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6257
Re: Bad smell when changing wires
I only had that happen one time with wire ties. I think it's bacteria build up from where it's impossible to reach with a brush sometimes.
- Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Eating is a pain in the behind!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2155
Re: Eating is a pain in the behind!
I lost ten lbs in 2 months because of my buildups and not wanting to be bothered with brushing after eating. It gets better once the buildups wear down a bit.
- Mon May 09, 2016 12:56 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Sleeping with braces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2174
Re: Sleeping with braces
I've started grinding my teeth in my sleep since I got braces.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:52 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Power chain and elastics at the same time =(
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3526
Re: Power chain and elastics at the same time =(
Yep. Have power chains across front and bottom and elastics to fix my midline right now. It's definitely not pleasant.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:49 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Is it normal to have numb front teeth?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4683
Re: Is it normal to have numb front teeth?
Everytime I get an adjustment the go numb for a couple days at least.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:48 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: How long will I have to live with buildups?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1096
Re: How long will I have to live with buildups?
I still have mine after 13 months. They've worn down a lot though.
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 12:46 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: What are your worst braces symptoms?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 6517
Re: What are your worst braces symptoms?
The holes the wires dig into the side of your cheek and since the braces have been put on I've become a grinder in my sleep. I'll wake myself up doing it.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:46 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: only 2 weeks and already want them off!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5272
Re: only 2 weeks and already want them off!
Awww, it gets better, I promise. Soon you'll get used to it.