Dental Braces Questions

Root resorption with braces (Answered)

My daughter is almost 13 y.o. and had two lower incisors turned in at angle so teeth touch. Last appointment the hygienst said she couldn’t get the colored band around one and left it off. The left lower incisor started to go behind the right at...

Braces gone in stomach by mistake?

Hello respected dentist, I need to ask something about braces. I am in middle of my treatment. Today I was eating my regular food and after eating when I went to clean my teeth I saw my one of the lower jaw's braces was missing however I was eating...

Improper wear of retainer

Can the improper wear of a retainer effect a persons sinuses? The retainer is tight every time it's places in the mouth causing teeth to shift. Can this cause side effects with a persons sinuses over a period of 2-3 years? The retainer is worn only...

Do i need braces (Answered)

I was really wanting to know if I needed braces some of my teeth are sort of spaced out and some are crowded together. Is there anyway I could send some pictures over email so you could figure out if I need them or not?

Improve Gum Health While Wearing Braces (Answered)

I have had braces for six years. When I was young and I had braces I did not floss. I am scared that I will get my braces off and I will have holes in my teeth and white squares. I also have swollen gums. I want to imporove the situation. Can I do...

When can I get my braces removed?

I've had my braces on for 1 year and about 3 months now. I only had them because of slightly crooked bottom teeth(4-6 teeth were a little out of place, barely noticeable, a slightly out of place back tooth, and a slight overbite. The first time I...

Replacing Braces Brackets (Answered)

I am 46 years of age and have had braces for 9 months. During each adjustment, my dentist removes 2 or 3 brackets and repositions them. I have two questions regarding this: 1. Is this normal or does this imply they were positioned incorrectly in...

Herbst appliance broke (Answered)

I have herbst appliance on and the screw on the left upper jaw has come off completely. I am holding the screw in my hand with the tube on the left lower jaw with nothing to connect to. I know the answer is to go into an orthodontist right away but...

Teeth extractions (Answered)

the orthodontist said i need minor surgery to get six baby teeth pulled out since they are growing in wrong, or on my pallet. she said the teeth need to be brought down by braces. how are these teeth brought down? will the braces be placed on during...

How do you make the palate expander more comfortable?

I have had a palate expander in my mouth for four months. I absolutely hate it. It\'s the most uncomfortable thing. I was told that I should get used to it after a week, but I haven\'t. I always put my tongue on top of it because it\'s so...

Injeted overbite

My dentist referred me to an orthodontist in Lacrosse Onalaska to have them take a look at my overbite but because I have a forward health card they wouldn't accept me. I have been having a lot of jaw pain which has been causing me to get headaches....

For how long the braces must be attached to my teeth? (Answered)

I am planning to get braces and I am 15 years of age. But there are a few questions I would like to ask. I have very healthy teeth. But the reason why I am wanting to get braces is because, me teeth are slightly not straight. Like the two teeth in...

Shifted bottom teeth post braces (Answered)

I was wondering how much orthodontic work I would need to correct my bottom crooked teeth. I am currently 21, but growing up I had two phases of braces, retainers and an expander. In 8th grade I was finally finished with my orthodontic work. When...

Would I be a candidate for braces.

I am a 58 year old female. I have crowns on all of my molars and one molar missing. I have an additional two teeth on bottom and two on top with fillings. I have overjet on my top teeth with spaces between my four front teeth on top. Are my...

Braces, retainer or wait to what age? (Answered)

I\'m eleven, wanting to know what to do? Braces,retainer or wait? My teeth... I have 1 loose baby tooth on Rt. side second molder. On Lt side 3rd tooth next to eye tooth starting to coming all the way out and 2nd Lt. molder also starting to come...