How often do you get your ligs changed
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How often do you get your ligs changed
I was reading a thread about different colour ligs and its seesm everyone gets theirs change quite often. I have had mine on for 4 months and not even a mention of it being changed. Is this normal? Why do they get changed?
- GiovanntiLawing
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They normally change my ligs at adjustments. I don't think ive ever worn the same ligs for more than 4 weeks. Thats weird if they don't change them...but who am I to say....
Giovannti. 26 years old with braces..
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
Mine get changed...
This is interesting. I've only been braced since October but my ligs have gotten changed at each adjustment. As a matter of fact, so far, ONLY my ligs have changed not my wires yet so it seems odd. Of course I'm no ortho but it just seems like something you should ask about..
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- GiovanntiLawing
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Now, that I know is common. Not changing the wires. They only change them every so often. The thickness in wires are for different things. If I am correct, they use the thicker wires when alignment is almost set or if they don't need as much force to move your teeth. With my treatment, they used softer wires in the beginning to move certain teeth gradually..and the stiffer wire was used to move teeth after the desired alignment was met. I was told by my ortho that nowadays the Nickel Titanium wires last for a very long time which is why my wires were not changed for the first 5 months. It was like 2 months ago when I received the thicker wire. Im not going to lie, you can REALLY tell the difference thats for damn sure. But yeah, wires may or may not change too often. Good luck with your treatment though
Giovannti. 26 years old with braces..
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
- GiovanntiLawing
- Posts: 127
- Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:16 pm
- Location: New York City
- Contact:
Now, that I know is common. Not changing the wires. They only change them every so often. The thickness in wires are for different things. If I am correct, they use the thicker wires when alignment is almost set or if they don't need as much force to move your teeth. With my treatment, they used softer wires in the beginning to move certain teeth gradually..and the stiffer wire was used to move teeth after the desired alignment was met. I was told by my ortho that nowadays the Nickel Titanium wires last for a very long time which is why my wires were not changed for the first 5 months. It was like 2 months ago when I received the thicker wire. Im not going to lie, you can REALLY tell the difference thats for damn sure. But yeah, wires may or may not change too often. Good luck with your treatment though
Giovannti. 26 years old with braces..
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!
http://bracesandthecity.blogspot.com/
2nd Time w/Braces
Metal-First time 10 years ago
Ceramic-(Second time) Top Arch Installed 7/9/2008, Bottom Arch Installed 9/10/2008
Next Adjustment 11/25/2008
Word of advice: WEAR YOUR RETAINERS!!