Dental Braces Questions
How to fix space between teeth after already having braces?
My daughter had her braces removed a few months ago. She still had a tiny gap between her front teeth but it wasn't that noticeable. However it has gotten a little bigger and it opens up a lot once she takes her retainer out. She wears her retainer...
Is it normal for a trainee to perform on patients?
I wonder if it is normal for a dentist to let her training assistant to perform on a patient. In my last appointment, my braces were changed by an assistant whom I suspect did not have much experience, as she was doing the job while receiving...
Lower fixed retainer fell off, how quickly will teeth move?
Hi I recently lost my lower fixed retainer, whilst flossing to get on top of gingivitis (which I did) however now I have slight tooth ache, I imagine due to the teeth readjusting to no lower retainer. I've had it for 7 years or so. I am going on...
About the strength of teeth after orthodontic treatment twice
I have undergone 1 year orthodontic treatment in childhood but it got relapsed later and then after 10 years they took x ray and again put braces for 1 year to correct my teeth for the second time. Now the teeth are ok. Im not worried about relapse...
Rubber bands hooks upper teeth
Hi, a few months ago my orthodontist applied \'hooks\' (that\'s what they called them) on to my upper and lower teeth. Recently, they put a rubber band from the hooks on both sides of my upper teeth towards the back of the upper teeth (hopefully...
fixing an anterior open bite and a very slight underbite (w/o surgery if possible)?
Im 15 and before i had braces, my face was circular in shape and i didnt remember having an open bite by then. Ive been wearing braces for 3 years now and overtime, my face elongated SO much and ive developed an anterior open bite. Well my teeth are...
Do I ask for a re-treatment?? what should i do?
Hello, My name is Parth and I'm 16 yrs old... i finished a 2 year treatment for my teeth alignment and overbite but I'm not satisfied... Because I still have an overbite... only like 1/5th of my front 4 teeth are seen and I really hate that. Also,...
What treatment will I get for my problems?
I have a crossbite, overbite and gap in my front teeth and I was wandering what outhodontic treatment I would receive? Will I get train tracks, retainers etc? I am due a first appointment in a few months and I was wandering what they would do on the...
Am I suppose to have blue/rubber spacer in my teeth with my braces on also?
I have spacers on that are blue and rubber (not metal) and I have my braces on with it and it is causing extreme pain. I want to know if I'm suppose to have these rubber spacers with my braces or should I have it taken out immediately?
Gaps after braces?
Okay so I've had my braces off for about a year now and I've worn my retainer every night. But my orthodontist took my braces off after only 12 months, and my teeth have shifted a lot.. I have a gap inbetween my 2 front teeth and my k-9 teeth have...
How can I close my gaps in a short amount of time
I recently just had my canine finally grow in after 1 and a half years. The tooth was exposed in my gum And they put the first bracket on if last week. My tooth is already down and perfectly straight and in line with my other teeth. Would I still...
Should my replacement retainer hurt?
I had a mold of my teeth done for a replacement essix retainer. One week later I picked up my retainer and it was very tight. During the week, while I waited for my new retainer to be completed, I continued to wear my old canine-to-canine retainer...
How to fix an underbite without surgery?
Hello my name is Jamie Mckernan. I am 19 years old and I need help. I have a crooked underbite. On one side of the back of my mouth my teeth touch and feel normal, but in the front and the other side they don't touch at all. It's very hard to eat...
headgear appropriate for 15yr old with underbite?
15 year old boy with underbite and teeth that do not line up, and crowding on both top and bottom. We have received 2 opinions. 1st opinion- RP headgear/expander, and braces. 2nd opinion- he is too old for expander and headgear, probably skeletal...
Can I eat gum?
I'm getting braces soon. I have a tendency to get carsick very easily and the only way to cure is it chew gum. The only gum I like is double mint. Can I chew doublemint gum?