Wire loose in the back?

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simskassi
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Wire loose in the back?

#1 Post by simskassi »

i only have my uppers on and have for about a week, no more pain when eating but I do feel like the wire in between my last two brackets is loose! i can move it! is that normal? should i make an appointment?
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FlyByNight
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Joined: Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:07 am

Re: Wire loose in the back?

#2 Post by FlyByNight »

The wire on your back mollar uses a different bracket. The wire just slides in. If you can push it against your teeth, that's normal.
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ray1234
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Joined: Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:10 am

Re: Wire loose in the back?

#3 Post by ray1234 »

Yes you should make an appointment. They can tell you what should be done.
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SDFD TSchott
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Location: Tucson, AZ

Re: Wire loose in the back?

#4 Post by SDFD TSchott »

They more likely started you off with such a thin white it's common it will move

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