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One of the don't do list I was given is nail biting. I am over a week now with braces. For a week I could not bite my teeth and suddenly the habit is kicking in just when my nails were starting to grow. What is the effect of nail biting on my braces. Will the brackets break? I was hoping the braces ...

Go for it!!!! Get the braces and take good care of your teeth. It's never too late. Atleast you didn't lose all your teeth. Indeed teeth are one of your great assets.

Thanks Imk, I wonder why the Orthodontist want to do it only once the gap is closed in my case. I will ask him that question when we meet nextweek. I would think is best to do it before braces because it is the frenecto that is pushing my teeth apart .

I use the colgate toal pro gum health mouth wash. No alcohol. It works woneders for me....no bleeding gums. That's a problem with me, my gums bleed easy even with very good oral hygiene. This mouth wash helped a lot.

I have diastema and in braces for 17 months. It's only two weeks now with braces. I was told by the Orthodontist that once my front gap is closed they will do frenectomy surgery. Anyone who went through the operation? What's your experience?

I am only a week and can't wait to see the results at the end of it. I hope this will be worth it. My sentence is 17 months. Diastema and overbite is my problem.

I am 42 and have a huge natural gap in my front teeth. I have one week on braces. Anyone with similar experience please let me know how long it took for the gap to close.