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My orthodontist told me not to chew gum...I haven't stopped chewing gum (sugar free even). I've had gaps in between my teeth pop up towards the end of my treatment that my orthodontist hasn't put chains on...I put my own chain on and will switch back to O-rings before my next appointment :lol: I'm s...

Welcome! It could be possible, but I would check with your orthodontist to be sure. I'm in my final month of braces, and I JUST RECENTLY got wire ties on my braces. My gums swell easily with braces (this is my 2nd time :roll: ). If you're cleaning well, it could very likely be a reaction to the meta...

the plastic retainers have a tendency to intrude your molars, at least from what I've read experienced. I think moving to Hawley retainer where your biting edges touch all the time may improve it although it's weird that only your left side changed. Thanks for the affirmation about the essix retain...

My appointment this past Monday was another interesting one :shock: My tooth pictured in number 1 was slightly crooked. The orthodontist claims my bracket had been loose, but I think he put too much pressure with the wire there from last visit. Somehow or another, the bracket came off at the appoint...

Hello, I was told the same thing at my consultation for braces. I had never heard of a tongue thrust. My ortho didn't recommend a tongue therapist but she did note that I would need a tongue crib. I turned to youtube and found tons of videos from people who specialize such treatments. I started doi...

Amen to that. If you can be flexible with the appointment (e.g., come in early before that first scheduled appointment) then it should not be a big deal. Does the ortho also need to take impressions for a retainer at this appointment as well? Maybe that is the issue that is causing all the hub-bub....

Yes, it seems reasonable since this would actually be on schedule, and definitely worth a conversation with your ortho. Thanks for the reply. I called and spoke with one of his assistants and I should know later this afternoon what the verdict is. The assistant told me that I was going to get her i...

I want to request for my braces to be removed 4 weeks early. Before I receive backlash, here is my reasoning: This is my second time with braces. I had them in my teens to correct gaps. However, that orthodontist did not focus on my bite. As a child, I really was not concerned about that. I'm not 26...

Research dental fluorosis. I have a mild case of this. Ask your dentist. He may can give you some whitening treatments.

Braces have had the opposite effect on me. My gums have gotten swollen! I could stand to get some gum recession...

LADIES AND GENTS, I HAVE A REMOVAL DATE! August 2, 2017 I will be getting these things off. I got my final wire on the bottom today. Next appointment, I should be getting my final wire on top. Then, I will have consecutive appointments until I get these removed. Has anyone told their orthodontist w...

I got my braces off in November 2016. I spent a total of years in braces (switched orthodontists because of insurance) and i have vivera. I noticed they felt looser. So i put in my original essix retainer, and it was extremely tight. I love my vivera, but am also looking for other opinions as well!...

This is one of the reasons I'm concerned about getting another set of bonded retainers after my braces come off this time around. My first time, I had a lot of plaque build up around the bonded retainers. This will forever be a debate between the orthodontists and dentists. I'm going to really press...

LADIES AND GENTS, I HAVE A REMOVAL DATE! August 2, 2017 I will be getting these things off. I got my final wire on the bottom today. Next appointment, I should be getting my final wire on top. Then, I will have consecutive appointments until I get these removed. Has anyone told their orthodontist wh...

They look amazing! I've never seen two power chains. You ladies amaze me with your knowledge of classes and wire sizes. How do you all know all this stuff? Am I not asking or do your orthos tell you all? LOL well the nurse in me loves to research things like this :-* My orthodontist usually tells m...