Dental Braces Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there a huge gap from my top teeth to my bottom teeth?

I have had twin block braces for about 9 months(as my bottom jaw was too far back,meaning i had a huge over bite) after around a month my teeth had adapted and my bottom jaw was level with my top jaw.however only the front two teeth meet meaning...

Crossbite being fixed with retainers and rubber bands

Hi, I am a teen who got their braces off about eight months ago, and has been wearing retainers ever since. Let me start by saying that I have had two sets of braces, expanders and spacers-basically any orthodontic procedure has been done to me-for...

How do I find a good insurance for orthodontic coverage?

Hello, I am 19 years old and for the past year or so, I've been researching on getting a new insurance plan that will provide some coverage for when I get braces. I am currently in the Metroplus healtplan, however most orthodontics I've seen have...

I have a oral breathing which has lead to deterioration of facial structure.

Sir, I am 21 years old and I had orthodontic treatment for braces three years back. After the treatment everything was fine. But due my negligence to my ENT issues (oral breathing), the shape of my face has started to deform again. The treatment was...

Questions about traction of impacted canines with braces

My partner is having a very hard time with the traction of her impacted canine teeth. She is 24 years old and had her baby canine teeth extracted, her adult canines exposed in her palette, anchors attached, ligatures tied, and braces applied. She...

Can Braces cause severe headaches and sore throats?

My 13 year old granddaughter has braces, and everytime she goes to the orthodonist for tightening or adding rubberbands she experiences extreme headaches and now she has a severe soar throat. Is this common?

Can a underbite be fixed with braces? What size in mm can a underbite not be fixed?

What mm can a underbite be fixed? Can elastic bands put a jaw lower than the other back in place? When do you receive elastic bands? And when does the jaw become skeletal in a male?

Why is my jaw popping and locking?

It has been a day since my orthodontist has had me put my rubber bands in a box shape from canine to canine and moller to moller on each side. Is it normal for my jaw to either lock or pop when I chew and/or move my jaw around? I am scared to eat...

Different dentists different advices. What should i do now?

Hi. I visited 4 dentists and got to hear different advices from all of them. My teeth are all alligned already but due to the small upper jaw, one of my tooth went over another tooth due to shortage of space. And now i have took off my under tooth...

Different dentists different advices. What should I do now?

Hi. I visited 4 dentists and got to hear different advices from all of them. My teeth are all alligned already but due to the small upper jaw, one of my tooth went over another tooth due to shortage of space. And now i have took off my under tooth...

How do I know if my teeth are in need of braces? (Answered)

I have a cross bite and very crooked teeth with one small chipped spot on the bottom corner of my left front tooth and a minimal overbite. I have a orthodontist consultation tomorrow and I was wondering, will I need braces?

My powerchain is killing me, please help! (Answered)

I got a powerchain and a thick wire and my teeth are killing me. It's unbearable, I can't chew. What would you recommend? I've tried pain killers and cold things but nothing is helping. How long does it take to adjust and are there any other things...

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