Dental Braces Questions

Can I save my wisdom teeth?

When I saw my x-ray, I saw that my wisdom teeth are coming at an angle which my orthodontist said I'd have to take out later on. I already have my 1st molars extracted before (bottom left and upper right) and would have to remove 2 more because I'm...

Questions about braces and headgear, facial profile, functional orthodontics

Hi, I used to have a headgear and wore it for almost a year. My overbite still not fixed, I switched to forsus springs and currently have them in my mouth. When I started my orthodontic treatment I was very worried that all of this pressure on my...

I have a question about my canines and braces.

Hi. I'm 17 and in a day and a half I get braces. But since my canines are still babies, and my adult canines are coming in inwards the babies have to be taken out (which is why I have to get braces) and braces on my top row with springs attached to...

Should I ask my dentist about braces?

For couple of months, I've been thinking about braces even though the cost is a-lot, I been wondering if I even need braces because my dentist hasn't even recommend it. I looked myself in the mirror. I had a bit of overbite, a couple (like 2 or 3)...

How many power chains do you usually have put on

This is the second time I have had braces and getting my power chain on next month how many power chains do you usually get before you get your braces off? cause he told me this is my last step? Also my bottom teeth are completely straight and only...

What dental service/orthodontic procedure can treat the extra tooth in between my frontal teeth?

I have an extra tooth in between my frontal teeth that cause by bite to be open. I have asked for advice from a local dentist and they said I need to have my extra tooth removed and then I need braces to close my bite. The problem is the braces is...

How can I prevent my gums from growing over my braces?

I have had braces for about one year. For the first time, my gums are growing under my wire (between my tooth and the wire). It's only in one area, but the gum is inflamed and often painful. I brush my teeth twice daily and usually after meals, but...

What alternatives are there to braces for people who's teeth problems are more than minor?

My two front teeth stick out to a pretty noticeable degree. I go to a school very far away from home, and am away from campus about four months out of the year which makes getting braces extremely difficult. Are there any easier (but safe)...

My gums are disconnecting

6 months ago I went to my dentist for my checkup. They noticed that the gums behind my front two teeth and bottom two teeth were disconnecting from my teeth, so after doing a deep cleaning (I think) they prescribed me this medical mouthwash. Now six...

Essix Retainer Question

I am a dental hygiene student and I recently had sealants put on my teeth. After receiving the sealants, my original essix retainer no longer fit; some of the sealants must have been overfilled. Since all of my teeth do not properly occlude, the...

What do i do when braces are causing me depression??

Hello, I have had braces on for a while now, my teeth were not bad at all, my goal was just to achieve straighter teeth on the top as my front 2 overlapped and the tooth next to them was back. After my initial consultation i got roped into getting...

My headgear tube came off

Hello, my name is Fidel The silver band headgear tube came off my tooth. Due to me being in a far away college my next appointment will have to be in two months, since that is when I go back home. I am scared that because my headgear tube came off...

Did I somehow ruin my retainer?

I've had my hawley retainer for a couple weeks immediately after 2.5 years of braces . My retainer  (Most noticeably  the bottom retainer) feels Constantly soft and sticky, almost like it has started to melt. When i first brought it home it felt...

Can my teeth qualify for braces?

Hi my name is Nya, I\'ve visited an orthodontist before and I got rejected. My two front teeth are weird and really been bothering me from having confidence and to just even smile without even putting my self down. One of my two front teeth is...

do removing multiple teeth for braces spoil face structure?

i had extracted 2 bottom molars before 2 years. Now m getting braces & 4 premolars are extracted. Im now worried about my face how it wil look cause total 6 teeth removed 2 upper 4 bottom. Plz tell me