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- Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:29 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: THINNING of face during braces
- Replies: 140
- Views: 92980
I'm 36, in treatment since Feb 07. My face has clearly changed. Cheekbones more prominent. I think my RPE expander caused most change, and then add the braces effect. I think (hope) that when the braces are removed, the cheeks will fill in a bit. No teeth extracted, no weight loss, still people said...
- Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:22 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: help! - Bleeding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1056
Sounds like you have something stuck close to the gums, creating bacteria. This can lead to Gingivitis. Just happened to me. The cure is TO CLEAN BETTER (not to avoid cleaning the sensitive/bleeding area). You should use floss around your molar bands. Use a floss threader to get behind the wires. Cl...
- Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:12 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: I would really value your opinion ......
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2600
I'm with DireWire on this one - I would be VERY, VERY cautious in removing healthy/natural teeth. I'm subjetive in my opinion, I had a premolar (i.e. tooth after eye tooth) in my upper jaw removed at the age of 12 to "create more space". The result was asymmetry, which in my opinion has caused sligh...
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:39 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Bad Breath
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1209
I feel cleaner than ever with my braces dental hygiene. Here's what I do: I brush 3 times a day I begin with a Waterpick: Upper inside, chewing area, upper outside at 45 degree angle aiming upwards to clean the bottom side of the upper braces, and inbetween teeth/braces. Then upper outside at 45 deg...
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:12 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: ARRGGHH! 2nd opinion: totally different approach
- Replies: 4
- Views: 917
I would also go down the conservative route - no extractions until absolutely necessary, and confirmed by a second (and third) opinion. Extracting teeth, especially 1 tooth as opposed to 2, could alter the symmetry of the teeth/mouth. Be very careful about extracting perfectly healthy teeth. I would...
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:36 am
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Filip's journey- 10 months - still hanging in there (pics)
- Replies: 44
- Views: 24143
10 month update - still hanging in there (pictures)
It’s been a while - time for an update. Ten months have now passed since I was braced. At first only the 4 front uppers were braced, so in reality it’s only been 8 months with full uppers. The lowers came on in September, so they’ve been on for about 7 months. I had a low point around Xmas tim...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:04 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Help! not your usual pre-brace worries (Pics)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5426
Pearls, your canines will be aligned along the arch with braces. Any imperfections in shape, chips etc. can be fixed with veneers, so I wouldn't worry about those. I am a Class II, Div 2, deep bite. You can look at my profile if you want some point of reference. You will see how my teeth, which are ...
- Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:16 pm
- Forum: Our Braces Stories
- Topic: Housenka's story - 10 months in braces... (pics)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4418
- Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:26 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Me and my Waterpik - the dream is over...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3040
Lola, sorry, I couldn't resist a silent smile when I read your story. :lol: Most European and Asian countries use 220V while many American nations are on 110V. No wonder why the whole kitchen also reacted :lol: Make sure you get one that is suitable for the US market, i.e. 110V. And yes, I do swear ...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:12 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: expanding palate 8mm without surgery possible?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2958
I am 35 and had an RPE (fixed) for a total of 5 months. My results are clear: at least 7mm expansion and permanent. I know so because my face has become wider, I can see how my cheekbones are wider, more defined than before. However, I doubt the effectiveness of a removable appliance, and "taking ti...
- Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:22 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Update on refusal to wear elastics to close my open bite
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1829
- Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:50 pm
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: lower arch expansion - changes to facial appearance?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5079
Another point that I want to make about the "bone vs. dental-only" changes in adults having undergone RPE expansion, is that, to me, it doesn't matter. I have facial changes, period. For the lower jaw, things are probably different as there is no palatal "crack", so I would guess, as being inferred ...
- Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:13 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: lower arch expansion - changes to facial appearance?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5079
I had an upper RPE, with expansion during 30 days. My face has changed; become wider across the "sideburn" area and more pronounced cheek bones. I am 35. No expansion done on the lower jaw. My recommendation is first to get good explanations of the proposed treatment plans from the OD. In terms of f...
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Does anyone have their 2nd molars banded?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4052
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:20 am
- Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
- Topic: Palatal Expander question?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1107
In short, yes. In my case I didn't really notice anything until viewing pictures of my palate before/after the treatment. Some people see a gap between their front teeth, some don't. I didn't. What I can certainly say is that my face has gotten wider. My cheekbones are more pronounced. But that didn...