Dental Braces Questions

Is It Normal To Have A Pointy Canine Tooth? (Answered)

hi, is it normal to have a pointy canine,i think it needs fixed but noone agress with me and its my teeth! can you please tell me what to do.....One more thing,my teeth always feel pressured and it makes me push them back with my tongue.and my...

Nervous About Getting Braces Soon (Answered)

Hi , Im getting braces soon and I need to know if they hurt. Also , how long will it take for them to be put on. Like an hour or two?? Thanks!!

Braces and Wisdom Teeth (Answered)

I need to get braces and still have my wisdom teeth. Will that cause a problem?

Stop Wearing Retainer After Braces? (Answered)

What happens if you stop wearing your retainer and your teeth start shifting forward again and your retainer doesn't fit anymore?

Appropriate age for braces (Answered)

My daughter is 13. Her dentist is recommending braces but she is extremely reluctant. What I don't want to do is to commit to braces and then run the risk of her teeth changing again as she becomes more of an adult? What are the chances of teeth...

Are Braces and Oral Surgery A Good Idea For Adults? (Answered)

I am 28 years old and my orthodontic said i need 8 teeth pull for braces. Also he said because my lower jaw was a little bit off and i need 4 wisdom teeth and 4 other teeth pull to get a perfect fit. I have a open bit that he trying to fix and is...

Can you get braces only on the top teeth? (Answered)

My sons top teeth protrude over his bottom teeth some but his bottom teeth look fine. Is it possible for min to get braces only on the top teeth? What are the pros and Cons of only getting braces on the top teeth?

Are Deposits On Braces Refundable If The Braces Are Never Made? (Answered)

I was suppose to get Ibraces, but I didn't feel really comfortable with the orthodontist. If I put a down payment of 1375 down, plus 400 for the records, should I get the full 1375 back if the ibraces were never made and they were never put on my...

Do Clear Braces Stain Or Turn Yellow? (Answered)

My teenage son is considering clear braces. Do clear braces stain or turn yellow? If so, are there any treatments that can prevent this from happening?

Orthodontist vs. Dentist with orthodontics training (Answered)

My regular dentist has training/certification in orthodontics, but I often hear you should strictly go to an orthodontist for braces. Is there of a difference between the two options? Which one, if any, is more advisable?

dantel braces treatment for adult (Answered)

Name - Rahul Age - 28 years Gender - Male Sir, I am rahul, I had a braces when I was 14 years old because of my front upper teeths are very much ahead than my other teeths. my teeths were fixed well at that time. but now after 14 years they...

Mandatory To Get Braces? (Answered)

My 10 yr old son has 2 permanent teeth (upper) that he was been advised to have extracted to make room for 2 eye teeth to come in(small mouth). No Orthodontist will remove the teeth unless we agree to buy braces for $5K. We are told the perm teeth...

Can I Have Clear Braces Replaced With Metal Braces? (Answered)

When I went to the ortho they gave me clear brackets without asking me. Next time I in 2 weeks can i have them replaced with metal ones???

I Need Braces, But Plan On Moving? (Answered)

Okay so im 15 and I need braces. But I might move in about a year but my parents arent totally sure. The problem is that my mom thinks if I get braces now and we move, were going to have to switch orthodonist which she thinks will cost alot of...

What Is The Procedure For Taking Braces Off? (Answered)

My niece is having her braces taken off soon and we want to know if they come off in one go or in stages???