Dental Braces Questions

Can I wear rubbber bands to fix an over expanded mouth? (Answered)

Hi! Before I moved states , my orthodontist had me wearing braces for almost 3 years and never once mentioned that he over expanded my top teeth (I had a a palet expander). I went to my new orthodontist and he said it should’ve been collapsed and...

Why does my teeth fall downwards after wearing my retainer? And shift back up after I remove it? (Answered)

When I got my braces my orthodoan told me I had short roots in my front 2 top teeth and said that they couldn’t have much pressure. I wore my top braces for two year and got them removed even though they weren’t completely straight. I still have the...

Is it Legal for orthodontist to remove brace before treatment is completed?

If you get behind on your braces payments is it Legal for an orthodontist to remove your braces before treatment is completed, especially if your like one month away from being done with your braces. Wouldnt that be considered unethical and like...

Drinks that you can drink while wearing braces. (Answered)

I just got my braces a few days ago and I just wanted to know that if I were to drink some soda and after I drank it I rinsed my mouth with water would that be fine?

Why do my teeth fall downwards after wearing my retainer? And shift back up after I remove it? (Answered)

When I got my braces my orthodoan told me I had short roots in my front 2 top teeth and said that they couldn’t have much pressure. I wore my top braces for two year and got them removed even though they weren’t completely straight. I still have the...

Will waiting 6 months to get braces matter?

My 15 year old done has an adult tooth that is severely impacted in upper gum. There is not enough room for tooth to come in. I've been told that braces will make room so that the tooth can be exposed through a procedure involving a chain to pull...

I am not sure if dental braces could fix my underbite

Hi, i'm already 28 yrs. old, i have problems with gaps in my teeth and i have an underbite with my four lower front teeth overlapping my upper teeth.. do you think dental braces could fix/work this since i have gaps/allowances(?) in my teeth? I'm...

My braces wire is pushing my bracket/teeth. (Answered)

My arch wire went below my bracket. I feel as if it's pushing my teeth out a little and it feels uncomfortable. Is this an emergency? What should I do?

My right front tooth is super sensitive. (Answered)

I recently got a few of my braces re-aligned after 6 months of having braces. Well, my front tooth is now SUPER sensitive to liquids unless I'm brushing my teeth. I get a sharp throbbing pain just on that tooth. It's been 3 days. Is this normal and...

Braces removed too early because orthodontist retired, what to do?

My son needed significant movement for crowded teeth. About 9 months into treatment with braces, the orthodontist announced she was retiring and would finish existing patients. At 11 months (after final payment) she declared treatment finished, fit...

Can braces fix my TMJ from having jaw pain? Beacuse I have neck pain always.

Can braces fix my TMJ because I keep having headaches and even neck pain and I play sports in Special Olympic's to Eugene Oregon Plus I got to see an othrodontoic doctor name Doctor Chavtal he took an axam on me twice and suggested that I wear...

My dentist keeps threatening to remove my braces because i keep breaking them (Answered)

My brackets keep breaking and for a while my molar bands too. however, the molar bands were my fault because i kept chewing gum, which i have stopped. however, my brackets keep breaking and i don't eat anything i'm not suppose to. instead, they...

is it possible that a mollar doesn't want to move in the right position ? (Answered)

Ii wear braces for 19 months now. Doctor in the beginning told me my treatment will be 18 months. Now I am concerned that my last molar from lower jaw (right side)it is not moved until this time. It's the thing that when Ii bite down this molar is...

Hello, ive had my braces off for a little over 5 years and I've worn by Essix retainer ever single (Answered)

My daughter is wearing Essix. However, she is forgetful. I'm thinking about making another pair for her just in case of being lost, broken or left at home... Is it Ok because the 2 are not identical (not from the same mold) so the fit is slightly...

Can I request to keep my braces on longer? (Answered)

My dentist originally told me that my braces will need to be on for at least 3 years, and I paid upfront for the equipment and labor. Now my dentist says that my jaw is really not moving the way he'd hoped (I am an adult, too old) and will be taking...