Dental Braces Questions

Is this tooth too long? (Answered)

I’ve had braces for four years and even though I was only supposed to have them for two years. My orthodontist has been trying to fix the top the front top teeth for a year now but a lot of my other teeth need to be fixed too. I was wondering if my...

Occlusion change after braces? (Answered)

I got my braces off in May and was given Esix retainers. I haven't been to my orthodontist since. My retainers cover all my teeth except for my very last molers, both sides, on top and bottom. I've noticed those molers have started to move so now...

Bite blocks still on after years of braces (Answered)

I had braces when I was 13 and now I'm 19. I got them off when I was around 15 but I still have a white bite block on the right side. None of my dentists have told me anything about it and I'd like to know if it's normal for it to be there because...

Were my braces placed correctly (Answered)

I have 𝐓ee𝐭𝐡 that are misaligned one is particularly and significantly behind the others , but a brace attachment was not placed on the tooth that bothers me the most , is this good practice? Should I be concerned?

Moving Out of State (Answered)

Hello! I am 18 and I’m under my moms insurance. I’m supposed to be moving out of state in about a month but I’m halfway through my plan. Is there a way to switch orthodontists and get my own insurance to finish off? How would that work?

Patches on my gum (Answered)

I’ve had braces for two months now and when I’m brushing it hurts my gum on one tooth and I bleed when I floss on that particular tooth and also should I start using mouthwash? And I’ve noticed some black liquid that cam on the back of my toothbrush...

Glue for braces on lips (Answered)

I went to my dentist for braces and the glue for my braces got on my lips and some on my gums. Now my lips swells and its puffing and it changed to a white color and my gums have a white lines in it, it also feels dry and have a salty taste. So is...

Slanted teeth (Answered)

My lower teeth are slanted inwards and my upper and lower jaw don’t match. I also have an overjet and one side of side is more slanted than the other. The more slanted aide is unusable. I have recently put on braces but I am worried if this can be...

Bite is off after recent dental work and now I need braces? (Answered)

I had dental work months ago ( 2 new fillings on one side and 2 old fillings removed on the other side with one replaced with composite and the other a crown) Since then, my bite has felt off( i wasn’t having any issues before). I’ve seen many...

Misaligned bite (Answered)

Hello. I notice that my left k9 bottom tooth is touching my top teeth when my mouth is resting/closed i feel like my teeth are only touching on one side. Can braces fix this issue ? Can this be the reason i have headaches?

Will my teeth (Answered)

A saw a post on Facebook by a dentist saying, "This what happens to your teeth when you think you can go on for 6 months without visiting your Orthodontist fully knowing you have a monthly adjustments. When this happens remember its your fault....

Do bumpers on wire stop teeth from moving back?

I had go get four teeth extracted and then got braces on. In the parts that the teeth were extracted from the wires have a bumper on them. The teeth sre supposed to move back are the bumper no allowing them to move back?

Dental Braces (Answered)

Hello my name is Jaelynn. I am 14 years old and I’m interested in getting braces. I have all my adult teeth plus 1 baby tooth. Would the orthodontist pull my baby tooth before I am able to get braces?

widen my smile (Answered)

I went to get braces and waa told that the self ligating braces can widen my smile but traditional braces can not. I feel like I was lied to due to the $500 dollar price difference. she told me if I get traditional braces my smile will not widen....

I was wondering if I can get braces? (Answered)

I wanted to know if there is any way possible that my friend and I could braces even though we may not need them? I heard people talking about fake braces i was also wondering if they are real and will they damage my teeth? I wanted to know if I...