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So yesterday i went to my ortho to get my wire put on bcuz i got my wisdom tooth removed. It went from a 5 minute appt to a 40 min appt ! They basically reevaluated my case and said to think about having jaw realignment surgery because my lower jaw tilts left and now i have a crossbite :ThumbsDown: ...

I've had this issue both times with braces. Gingimed rinse didn't work, salt water rinses didn't work...I use anti-gingivitis mouthwash, it helps a little. My former dentist said my swollen gums were caused by the pressure from the braces, nothing due to poor oral hygiene. My gums only shrink a lit...

The reason I got mine is because I always had a gap between my 2 upper front teeth since I was young. As a kid I didn't really pay attention to it but when I got older I started to dislike it more and more. This resulted in me eventually becoming quite self-conscious which in turn resulted in me al...

Omg you were so young !! My little brother is 10 & also on his way to braces+glasses ! Im 21 & still learning how to manage my expander after a year so i can imagine poor lil you ! Lol ouch :soremouth: lichen planus must be a pain up the butt !! I wish the very best for you and hope you'll b...

I got my braces bcuz i was grinding down my molars when i chewed ( and mainly cuz i had gaps too). My ortho told me ifi hadn't, when i got older i woulda worn it down to the enamel - or root ? (idk correct me lol) - and it woulda been painful when iate. So why did you get braces? Other than wanting...

I have a huge overbite and crowding on the bottom due to thumbsucking. My parents could never afford braces when I was younger. As a young adult, although I wanted that "perfect smile", my husband and I used our money for fertility treatments instead. Treatments didn't work so we started ...

I have a bad overbite and crooked teeth. Because my teeth are so crowded on the upper arch, I got two cavities between them, even though I brushed them regularly. I started flossing too, but it was too late. Also I have TMJ (my jaw pops whenever i open my mouth) and I am sorta hoping that as soon a...

I have a bad overbite and crooked teeth. Because my teeth are so crowded on the upper arch, I got two cavities between them, even though I brushed them regularly. I started flossing too, but it was too late. Also I have TMJ (my jaw pops whenever i open my mouth) and I am sorta hoping that as soon a...

Mines short, basically I was supposed to get braces at 13 for a small overbite, it didn't happen due to lack of money, then I lost my front tooth, my wisdom teeth caused everything to shift, and after I got my wisdom teeth removed I lost a molar because it had a filling the fell out, they wanted me...

I got my braces bcuz i was grinding down my molars when i chewed ( and mainly cuz i had gaps too). My ortho told me ifi hadn't, when i got older i woulda worn it down to the enamel - or root ? (idk correct me lol) - and it woulda been painful when iate. So why did you get braces? Other than wanting ...

getting my bottom braces by mid july

You should definitely mention that to your ortho ! Its all about communicaton. When i had my consultation they mentioned i get the expander, and i asked why it was necessary. To me, your smile doesnt seem narrow, but then again im no expert ! Lol.

Wow they look great. Cant wait to see what they look like in 2 months! Lol how long will you have them on for ?

Wow great progress !!! All in the time frame of how long ?

I think at LAC they are great. Ask around though ? Other patients ? Or even workers should help, since you couldnt find anything online