Hello,
I hope someone can help me. I just got my braces on 8/18 and I'm a little confused. My ortho told me (at my consult) he had to do some "dental reprox" to my teeth to make room for my teeth to straighten out. When I went to have the braces put on he told me he wouldn't be doing that yet until "later". I was so nervous I never even asked him WHEN is later? (Plus its hard to talk with the lip expander stuffed in your mouth.) I was under the impression that I had to have the teeth reshaped to make room for the braces to do their job. So if you have any information on the procedure I would appreciate it. How can the teeth move if there isn't enough room? Also, is this painful?
Thanks so much!
NervousNelly
First of all, it doesn't hurt. Its like "sandpapering" between your teeth.
You hardly notice any space changes but the teeth do move.
Second, I'm sure there is enough room for tooth movement without shaving or he wouldn't delay it. Once they take off some of the teeth its gone so be glad he is being conservative. Be patient.
Top Braces June 2004
Bottom Braces November 2004
Debanded January 2007
Don't be nervous, it is a common procedure. It will happen at a later time in treatment when the space is necessary to align your teeth properly. They will use either a disc or a strip to create space. Most likely they will use the slow speed handpiece with a little wheel on it. They simply place it in between two teeth and let it fly. It is important to remove enamel at the proper point, but your ortho is highly trained and should know what they are doing No need to be concerned, just sit back and relax.
No need to be concerned, just sit back and relax.