Like if you got teeth problems(physical ones) like overlapping of teeth, how do braces work in correcting them to their normal state?
How do braces work in correcting your teeth?
Braces slowly move the teeth into the correction position so that any eating or speech problems may also be corrected. Much like the same way an erupting tooth with not much space to grow may shift other teeth in it's way, therefore making the other surrounsding teeth crooked.
Reply:when teeth are overlapping, braces help them slowly move back
into place when your teeth are still growing
GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:okay well when they put your braces on they glue the brackets to the front of your teeth and place a wire through the slots in the braces. then they tighten this wire which puts gentle pressure on your teeth. this process pulls your teeth in the correct positions and holds them there. Then after braces are off you'll get a retainer(s) this holds your teeth in place so that they don't shift back again.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing) and wisdom teeth removal and braces?
my dentist recommended deep clean because i never had regular clean.
my orthodontics recommended braces to correct my deepbite
also he looked at my xray he told me to have 3 wisdom teeth removed before installing braces.
my question is when should i have my teeth cleaned(deep clean) 1.before wisdom teeth removal
2. after wisdom teeth removal.3 or after i had my braces
Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing) and wisdom teeth removal and braces?
enjoy the deep cleaning it sucks,
yes you should have the cleaning first, why you ask, your mouth will become healthy after that, so when you have the teeth pulled your mouth will heal faster,
have the deep cleaning before anything. your mouth will hate it at first but a week goes by and its all good
Reply:I would take his recommendation, but you would need to heal at least a month after the deep cleaning before removing the wisdom teeth unless they are hurting you now or significantly impacting your bite.
You should have your teeth cleaned before braces as they could take 1-2 years or far longer followed by a retainer. If you are facing periodontal disease, this deep cleaning can't wait.
my orthodontics recommended braces to correct my deepbite
also he looked at my xray he told me to have 3 wisdom teeth removed before installing braces.
my question is when should i have my teeth cleaned(deep clean) 1.before wisdom teeth removal
2. after wisdom teeth removal.3 or after i had my braces
Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing) and wisdom teeth removal and braces?
enjoy the deep cleaning it sucks,
yes you should have the cleaning first, why you ask, your mouth will become healthy after that, so when you have the teeth pulled your mouth will heal faster,
have the deep cleaning before anything. your mouth will hate it at first but a week goes by and its all good
Reply:I would take his recommendation, but you would need to heal at least a month after the deep cleaning before removing the wisdom teeth unless they are hurting you now or significantly impacting your bite.
You should have your teeth cleaned before braces as they could take 1-2 years or far longer followed by a retainer. If you are facing periodontal disease, this deep cleaning can't wait.
Is this bad for my teeth or my braces?
i have braces on my top teeth only , had them for a little over a month,
i sometimes tend to accidently, hit my top teeth with my bottom, hit the top and bottom teeth together. it happens at least 3-5 a day every day.
will this have any bad or side effects, or mess up my fixing of the teeth
Is this bad for my teeth or my braces?
you should try not to do that because it isn't good for your teeth, but they may need to fix your bite. why do you only have the braces on the top? they usually need both arches to have the braces to fix your bite as well.
Reply:no technically it wont...it shouldnt have any afect on that ...but i would still advise your orthodontist that this happens just in case:)
i sometimes tend to accidently, hit my top teeth with my bottom, hit the top and bottom teeth together. it happens at least 3-5 a day every day.
will this have any bad or side effects, or mess up my fixing of the teeth
Is this bad for my teeth or my braces?
you should try not to do that because it isn't good for your teeth, but they may need to fix your bite. why do you only have the braces on the top? they usually need both arches to have the braces to fix your bite as well.
Reply:no technically it wont...it shouldnt have any afect on that ...but i would still advise your orthodontist that this happens just in case:)
How to keep your teeth clean with braces?
all my friends who have their braces off have stained, yellow patches on their teeth. it's really gross. does this happen to all braces wearers? how can i keep my teeth healthy and clean during my ortho treatment?
How to keep your teeth clean with braces?
Brush after every meal, floss daily (yes, under every wire %26amp; bracket) and use a fluoride rinse, such as ACT. There is a new paste out that prevents and aids in healing decalcification (the discoloration you referred to) from ortho - it is called MI Paste and you put in on topically before bed - no rinsing afterward - it now comes with fluoride in it too!! I've seen the results myself - as a hygienist, I often recommend it! A waterpik would help too!!
Reply:wash yout teeth after every meal and try to buy a colgate whitening gel or any good whitening system until your treatment ends, that should work good
Reply:get a waterpik and some proxy brushes, they sell both at target, they help immensly and make sure you brush your teeth 2-3 times a day no matter what and your breath smells bad more often because it gets caught in the braces so always have some breath mints on you just in case
Reply:BRUSH ALOT!!!
and floss ALOT!!
Reply:i have braces and no that does not happen to all breaces wearers. it only happens if u neglect to keep them clean. what i do is first i use this brush that can go between the wires and scrub the brackets. my ortho calls it a Christmas tree brush cuz the actual brush looks like a treeshape. i clean through all the brackets and the wires. then i take my regular toothbrush and brush through once or twice. i do that routine twice a day. also if u have a lot of food stuck in ur braces it's a good idea to brush right away and clean them out. its not as hard to keep them clean and fresh as u might imagine. good luck!!!!!
Reply:Colgate Phos-Flur rinse each night after brushing. Brush your teeth often. Keep the little brush with you at all times. I have one in my purse and one in my bathroom to use when I cannot brush. Try to get the food off the teeth and out of the braces as soon as you can. Rinsing with water helps a bunch too.
Reply:I have braces too. Not everyone has the yellow stains, if you don't brush your teeth and floss your gums then they will appear. The stains will last a life time, they will never come off.You should brush your teeth atleast 2 times everyday. Preferably after each meal. Then to prevent your gums from bleeding, floss your teeth. You won't get the yellow stains as long as you do what your dentist/orthodontist says and everything will come out right.
Reply:It doesn't happen to everyone.
I had braces before and I never had yellow patches.
Just brush and floss your teeth after every meal and it'll be fine.
Don't worry!
Reply:The Sonicare brush is especially recommended for someone with braces. There are many different model designations, but the "motors" are all pretty much the same. The kits are different because they pack different accessories. Some have two brush heads and some have four. Some have a travel bag and some have a wall-mount charger instead of a counter top charger. Just read the label carefully and buy what you need. Bear in mind that you will have to replace the brush heads about every six months, so see if it is cheaper to buy a few extra brush heads in one of the kits.
Otherwise, buy a Sonicare, read and follow the directions. The directions are very clear and easy to understand.
If you want to try a Sonicare without taking out a loan, I've got good news for you. I just bought one for THIRTY DOLLARS. It uses two "AA" batteries, so you are not paying for a charger, etc. I have no idea how long the batteries last (yet), but $70 would buy a boat load of batteries. It seems to be equally effective as the rechargeable version when you are using new batteries.
How to keep your teeth clean with braces?
Brush after every meal, floss daily (yes, under every wire %26amp; bracket) and use a fluoride rinse, such as ACT. There is a new paste out that prevents and aids in healing decalcification (the discoloration you referred to) from ortho - it is called MI Paste and you put in on topically before bed - no rinsing afterward - it now comes with fluoride in it too!! I've seen the results myself - as a hygienist, I often recommend it! A waterpik would help too!!
Reply:wash yout teeth after every meal and try to buy a colgate whitening gel or any good whitening system until your treatment ends, that should work good
Reply:get a waterpik and some proxy brushes, they sell both at target, they help immensly and make sure you brush your teeth 2-3 times a day no matter what and your breath smells bad more often because it gets caught in the braces so always have some breath mints on you just in case
Reply:BRUSH ALOT!!!
and floss ALOT!!
Reply:i have braces and no that does not happen to all breaces wearers. it only happens if u neglect to keep them clean. what i do is first i use this brush that can go between the wires and scrub the brackets. my ortho calls it a Christmas tree brush cuz the actual brush looks like a treeshape. i clean through all the brackets and the wires. then i take my regular toothbrush and brush through once or twice. i do that routine twice a day. also if u have a lot of food stuck in ur braces it's a good idea to brush right away and clean them out. its not as hard to keep them clean and fresh as u might imagine. good luck!!!!!
Reply:Colgate Phos-Flur rinse each night after brushing. Brush your teeth often. Keep the little brush with you at all times. I have one in my purse and one in my bathroom to use when I cannot brush. Try to get the food off the teeth and out of the braces as soon as you can. Rinsing with water helps a bunch too.
Reply:I have braces too. Not everyone has the yellow stains, if you don't brush your teeth and floss your gums then they will appear. The stains will last a life time, they will never come off.You should brush your teeth atleast 2 times everyday. Preferably after each meal. Then to prevent your gums from bleeding, floss your teeth. You won't get the yellow stains as long as you do what your dentist/orthodontist says and everything will come out right.
Reply:It doesn't happen to everyone.
I had braces before and I never had yellow patches.
Just brush and floss your teeth after every meal and it'll be fine.
Don't worry!
Reply:The Sonicare brush is especially recommended for someone with braces. There are many different model designations, but the "motors" are all pretty much the same. The kits are different because they pack different accessories. Some have two brush heads and some have four. Some have a travel bag and some have a wall-mount charger instead of a counter top charger. Just read the label carefully and buy what you need. Bear in mind that you will have to replace the brush heads about every six months, so see if it is cheaper to buy a few extra brush heads in one of the kits.
Otherwise, buy a Sonicare, read and follow the directions. The directions are very clear and easy to understand.
If you want to try a Sonicare without taking out a loan, I've got good news for you. I just bought one for THIRTY DOLLARS. It uses two "AA" batteries, so you are not paying for a charger, etc. I have no idea how long the batteries last (yet), but $70 would buy a boat load of batteries. It seems to be equally effective as the rechargeable version when you are using new batteries.
Loose teeth while having braces?
I got my braces 2 months ago and my teeth feel loose. Is this normal? How loose is to loose?
Loose teeth while having braces?
They are most likely loose because the braces are moving them at such a rate the teeth are very movable and sensitive. Eventually they should be sturdy and stay in the position until all your teeth are straight. There's nothing to worry about.....unless you lose a tooth.......then go see your dentist.
Reply:I've worn braces and they're supposed to be like that. Your teeth are moving constantly because of braces, so of course they have to be loose. that's normal!!!
Reply:it's probably just because they are moving. i had braces for 2 years, but now they are off.
Reply:.
100 percent normal !!!!
Reply:They probablly just feel loose. When I had braces I felt the same way. So yes, I think it is normal!
Reply:I have worked for an orthodontist. Loose teeth move. So, they will be loose. If you are concerned, go see your orthodontist. I wouldn't worry too much at all.
Reply:Your braces are just doing their job. Stop checking to see if your teeth are loose. Thank you.
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Loose teeth while having braces?
They are most likely loose because the braces are moving them at such a rate the teeth are very movable and sensitive. Eventually they should be sturdy and stay in the position until all your teeth are straight. There's nothing to worry about.....unless you lose a tooth.......then go see your dentist.
Reply:I've worn braces and they're supposed to be like that. Your teeth are moving constantly because of braces, so of course they have to be loose. that's normal!!!
Reply:it's probably just because they are moving. i had braces for 2 years, but now they are off.
Reply:.
100 percent normal !!!!
Reply:They probablly just feel loose. When I had braces I felt the same way. So yes, I think it is normal!
Reply:I have worked for an orthodontist. Loose teeth move. So, they will be loose. If you are concerned, go see your orthodontist. I wouldn't worry too much at all.
Reply:Your braces are just doing their job. Stop checking to see if your teeth are loose. Thank you.
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Should I have my 12 year old's teeth bonded before braces?
My 12 year old son is getting braces next week but they want us to get it teeth bonded in front to fill in all the spaces he has between his teeth. I'm a bit concerned about this because right now his teeth arn't as white as they should be. He knows he will have to brush regularly with the braces on so what if this causes his natural teeth to be come whiter, will the bonding they do still blend in or will it stand out like a sore thumb? Also, I thought the point of getting the braces was to fill in the spaces between the teeth so why is the bonding even necessary? I'm really confused and the answer I was given by the denist just doesn't make sense to me. Thanks in advance!
Should I have my 12 year old's teeth bonded before braces?
I assume your son can still chew food just fine. Bonding is a cosmetic fix for small spaces that is used after braces or in lieu of braces. It doesn't make sense to get both. The braces should pull the teeth to fill in the spaces and it will take time to do that. The dentist is probably trying to show immediate results. I would recommend finding an orthodontist or a different dentist.
Regarding bonding, a dentist should match the color of the bonding to the teeth so they should blend perfectly and you shouldn't be able to tell the bonding is there even if you are inches away from their face. If the dentist can't match, they are not a good eye for cosmetics.
Teeth stain naturally and would only get whiter if your son is using whitening toothpaste or other tooth whiteners. If anything the teeth will get darker and at that point the bonding will need to be replaced.
Reply:NO! I have bonded teeth because of chips, and when I got braces, the glue used to stick the brackets to the tooth would not adhere well to the bonded teeth. After a week or so, the brackets would just pop off. Eventually I had to get the type of brackets that they use for molars, and because of that, everyone always told me that I has tin foil stuck in my braces.
Should I have my 12 year old's teeth bonded before braces?
I assume your son can still chew food just fine. Bonding is a cosmetic fix for small spaces that is used after braces or in lieu of braces. It doesn't make sense to get both. The braces should pull the teeth to fill in the spaces and it will take time to do that. The dentist is probably trying to show immediate results. I would recommend finding an orthodontist or a different dentist.
Regarding bonding, a dentist should match the color of the bonding to the teeth so they should blend perfectly and you shouldn't be able to tell the bonding is there even if you are inches away from their face. If the dentist can't match, they are not a good eye for cosmetics.
Teeth stain naturally and would only get whiter if your son is using whitening toothpaste or other tooth whiteners. If anything the teeth will get darker and at that point the bonding will need to be replaced.
Reply:NO! I have bonded teeth because of chips, and when I got braces, the glue used to stick the brackets to the tooth would not adhere well to the bonded teeth. After a week or so, the brackets would just pop off. Eventually I had to get the type of brackets that they use for molars, and because of that, everyone always told me that I has tin foil stuck in my braces.
Is teeth shifting after braces removal inevitable?
After I got my braces removed years ago, I gradually stopped using my retainers and now I can see that my teeth shifted --- not a whole lot but enough that I can notice it(bummer). As a result, obviously, my old retainers don't fit anymore. Is there anything I can do about this ( I mean I know it's pretty much my fault lol)?
Is teeth shifting after braces removal inevitable?
I had my braces taken off about 5 years ago and I've been wearing retainers on my top teeth every night since then. I'm going to the dentist in the first week of May to see if there is a more permanent option because wearing retainers for life is not an option that I want to deal with. I think that the shifting is inevitable.
Reply:I also have the same problem. My dentist said I would have to get braces again. But depending on how severe ur teeth have moved, ur dentist may do the mold again and give u new retainers. But mines recommend braces again since I can't fit into my old ones and my teeth are almost back to the way they were. But see ur ortho, they may have some solutions. Good luck!
Reply:Yes. When I got my braces off I could tell a difference when I took my retainers out in the morning and when I put them in at night. I got my wisdom teeth removed a couple years ago %26amp; over 3-4 weeks (while my mouth was SUPER swollen %26amp; sore) I could not put my retainers in. My teeth moved so fast! So, I just got braces back on to fix what hapened after I had my wisdom teeth removed...
My options were to either get new reatiners to hold what I had, get braces back on to fix them or do nothing. I chose to fix them.
Reply:it is a must that you wear your retainer after getting your braces removed, anything less is like giving away money. OMG, i feel soo bad for you because you have to do something now, not later, you may need to go and see your general dentist just to see if he/she has any idea's other than going back into ortho. There is Invisalign and they are great, they're a series of clear aligners that you change every two weeks and the results are so nice. They're clear so you can wear them and people not really notice them, you don't have to worry about the possiblilty of decay (as with brackets). Or maybe they can fit you for another retainer that you must wear, especially at night, when the body is at rest, that's when the teeth move. Good luck, peace 2 u.
Is teeth shifting after braces removal inevitable?
I had my braces taken off about 5 years ago and I've been wearing retainers on my top teeth every night since then. I'm going to the dentist in the first week of May to see if there is a more permanent option because wearing retainers for life is not an option that I want to deal with. I think that the shifting is inevitable.
Reply:I also have the same problem. My dentist said I would have to get braces again. But depending on how severe ur teeth have moved, ur dentist may do the mold again and give u new retainers. But mines recommend braces again since I can't fit into my old ones and my teeth are almost back to the way they were. But see ur ortho, they may have some solutions. Good luck!
Reply:Yes. When I got my braces off I could tell a difference when I took my retainers out in the morning and when I put them in at night. I got my wisdom teeth removed a couple years ago %26amp; over 3-4 weeks (while my mouth was SUPER swollen %26amp; sore) I could not put my retainers in. My teeth moved so fast! So, I just got braces back on to fix what hapened after I had my wisdom teeth removed...
My options were to either get new reatiners to hold what I had, get braces back on to fix them or do nothing. I chose to fix them.
Reply:it is a must that you wear your retainer after getting your braces removed, anything less is like giving away money. OMG, i feel soo bad for you because you have to do something now, not later, you may need to go and see your general dentist just to see if he/she has any idea's other than going back into ortho. There is Invisalign and they are great, they're a series of clear aligners that you change every two weeks and the results are so nice. They're clear so you can wear them and people not really notice them, you don't have to worry about the possiblilty of decay (as with brackets). Or maybe they can fit you for another retainer that you must wear, especially at night, when the body is at rest, that's when the teeth move. Good luck, peace 2 u.
Can my wisdom teeth be removed while my braces are still on?
I'm getting braces tomorrow and my wisdom teeth removed on Wednesday, but I haven't told my oral surgeon that I will be coming in for wisdom teeth surgery with braces on. I'm going to tell him tomorrow morning, but I just wanted to know if he will be able to remove them at all. Thanks!
Can my wisdom teeth be removed while my braces are still on?
it would be hard to do...but i think so.
you'd just have metal gaps..
and a lot of paiN!
YOWCH!
Reply:yes they can remove them because your wisdom teeth are not even in your mouth yet they are burried under your gums....but fair warning i would NOOOOTTT get braces and then get your wisdom teeth out...the pain of braces is really hard and the whole wisdom tooth thing is a real pain in the behind...you seem young sense your just getting braces so to tell you the truth for your best interest i would postpone the wisdom tooth surgery until your braces are removed
Reply:I am sure they have a way of doing it.
Reply:yeah, i was actually told by my ortho that i needed to get my wisdom teeth removed before end of treatment but now was not necessary. so i will have braces on when I get them removed. they do not put bands on ur very last molar it is the 2nd to last so u will have another teeth back ther to stop the oral surgeon from touching braces. i dont think it will be a problem. but i agree with others that u may want to wait on either braces or wisdom teeth not the type of pain u want all at once. won't be able to eat a thing for abotu 2 wks if u do that.
Reply:Oh boy can they, alittle warning, the gauze they give you sticks to the metal of your braces, and it hurts!!
Can my wisdom teeth be removed while my braces are still on?
it would be hard to do...but i think so.
you'd just have metal gaps..
and a lot of paiN!
YOWCH!
Reply:yes they can remove them because your wisdom teeth are not even in your mouth yet they are burried under your gums....but fair warning i would NOOOOTTT get braces and then get your wisdom teeth out...the pain of braces is really hard and the whole wisdom tooth thing is a real pain in the behind...you seem young sense your just getting braces so to tell you the truth for your best interest i would postpone the wisdom tooth surgery until your braces are removed
Reply:I am sure they have a way of doing it.
Reply:yeah, i was actually told by my ortho that i needed to get my wisdom teeth removed before end of treatment but now was not necessary. so i will have braces on when I get them removed. they do not put bands on ur very last molar it is the 2nd to last so u will have another teeth back ther to stop the oral surgeon from touching braces. i dont think it will be a problem. but i agree with others that u may want to wait on either braces or wisdom teeth not the type of pain u want all at once. won't be able to eat a thing for abotu 2 wks if u do that.
Reply:Oh boy can they, alittle warning, the gauze they give you sticks to the metal of your braces, and it hurts!!
Wisdom teeth extraction vs. braces?
I just got my wisdom teeth pulled yesterday and it really hurts. Is getting braces worse?
Wisdom teeth extraction vs. braces?
hell no
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth surgically extracted and I had braces also. It was a different kind of pain, like apples and oranges. My wisdom teeth really didn't hurt, what hurt the most about that was how far they wrenched my jaw open to get back there while I was under anesthesia. Braces was more pain due to the pressure of your teeth moving. I would say that braces were more tolerable over all (but you have to endure the pain every month or every visit to the orthodontist)
Reply:no. i had my braces put on and they didnt hurt a bit.
Beauty
Wisdom teeth extraction vs. braces?
hell no
Reply:I had my wisdom teeth surgically extracted and I had braces also. It was a different kind of pain, like apples and oranges. My wisdom teeth really didn't hurt, what hurt the most about that was how far they wrenched my jaw open to get back there while I was under anesthesia. Braces was more pain due to the pressure of your teeth moving. I would say that braces were more tolerable over all (but you have to endure the pain every month or every visit to the orthodontist)
Reply:no. i had my braces put on and they didnt hurt a bit.
Beauty
Front teeth extraction for braces?
-I have to get my 4 front teeth out for braces and it will be 2 on each side each time.I ask for 2 week between the extraction.Is it enough? I just afraid they will shift to 1 side before others are removed( sounds silly right?)
-Any one who got to take 4 out like me,how many time you go,in what order?
-Will it be less painfull then the wisdom ones?Do you go to school next day?I afraid it'll be swollen.Need your exp .thanks
Front teeth extraction for braces?
I had my two bicuspids on the top extracted at the same time. it was totally painless and there was no swelling at all. sometimes for sweeling it depends on how your body reacts to the novacane, good luck! tell me how things go!
Reply:I had four teeth extracted for braces. They took, I think, the bicuspids.
They did the extractions two at a time. The first appointment was for the upper and lower on the right side. The second appointment was two weeks or so later for the upper and lower on the left. They spaced out the appointments so my mouth had time to heal.
It didn't hurt too much. I didn't go to school that day, but was able to go the next after sleeping the entire day. The hard part was not being able to eat that day or the next.
Reply:I'm like so nervous. I'm getting some teeth extracted for braces. I'm doing all mine at once. Wait I only have to get one extracted. Good luck!
Reply:I got all my four teeth out at one time-2 on top and 2 on the bottom. Your teeth won't shift overnight-it takes a while- besides you are getting braces so it won't matter because they will shift later anyways.
-Any one who got to take 4 out like me,how many time you go,in what order?
-Will it be less painfull then the wisdom ones?Do you go to school next day?I afraid it'll be swollen.Need your exp .thanks
Front teeth extraction for braces?
I had my two bicuspids on the top extracted at the same time. it was totally painless and there was no swelling at all. sometimes for sweeling it depends on how your body reacts to the novacane, good luck! tell me how things go!
Reply:I had four teeth extracted for braces. They took, I think, the bicuspids.
They did the extractions two at a time. The first appointment was for the upper and lower on the right side. The second appointment was two weeks or so later for the upper and lower on the left. They spaced out the appointments so my mouth had time to heal.
It didn't hurt too much. I didn't go to school that day, but was able to go the next after sleeping the entire day. The hard part was not being able to eat that day or the next.
Reply:I'm like so nervous. I'm getting some teeth extracted for braces. I'm doing all mine at once. Wait I only have to get one extracted. Good luck!
Reply:I got all my four teeth out at one time-2 on top and 2 on the bottom. Your teeth won't shift overnight-it takes a while- besides you are getting braces so it won't matter because they will shift later anyways.
How is it to kiss when you or your partner has teeth braces?
just wondering.. :)
How is it to kiss when you or your partner has teeth braces?
Thank goodness braces have improved with time
I am 41 %26amp; had the "rail-road track" kind -- that was the braces of the late 70s, early 80s
and I have a scar on the inside of my top lip over my front teeth as a result of my railroad tracks getting stuck on a boys railroad tracks %26amp; having to have them cut apart (talk about embarassing)
anyway.... if the braces are new to your mouth, your mouth will be a little tender, so take it easy
Like the other person said, the only concern othewise is to not press in to tightly so you don't cut your lip
My son (who is now 19) had braces from 14 - 17.. I never had to take him to ER for getting locked up with someone else who had braces... the profile for braces is much closer to the teeth these days :)
Reply:it feels pretty much the same, but you gotta be slower with you head pivots. or if you really get into it, be careful cuz there is a chance that you can get cut.
Reply:Well for me it feels the same but my boyfriend said when i first got them it was weird but now hes used to kissing me with braces =]
Reply:It's not a big deal, really. Modern braces are close to the tooth and light.
It's only really a problem if you really get in to kissing...I've cut the inside of my boyfriend's upper lip once or twice and very slightly scratched the enamel of one of his front teeth. That was during a rather passionate episode, though.
It's a little weird at first but is really not a problem unless you've just had an adjustment. In that case, it hurts.
How is it to kiss when you or your partner has teeth braces?
Thank goodness braces have improved with time
I am 41 %26amp; had the "rail-road track" kind -- that was the braces of the late 70s, early 80s
and I have a scar on the inside of my top lip over my front teeth as a result of my railroad tracks getting stuck on a boys railroad tracks %26amp; having to have them cut apart (talk about embarassing)
anyway.... if the braces are new to your mouth, your mouth will be a little tender, so take it easy
Like the other person said, the only concern othewise is to not press in to tightly so you don't cut your lip
My son (who is now 19) had braces from 14 - 17.. I never had to take him to ER for getting locked up with someone else who had braces... the profile for braces is much closer to the teeth these days :)
Reply:it feels pretty much the same, but you gotta be slower with you head pivots. or if you really get into it, be careful cuz there is a chance that you can get cut.
Reply:Well for me it feels the same but my boyfriend said when i first got them it was weird but now hes used to kissing me with braces =]
Reply:It's not a big deal, really. Modern braces are close to the tooth and light.
It's only really a problem if you really get in to kissing...I've cut the inside of my boyfriend's upper lip once or twice and very slightly scratched the enamel of one of his front teeth. That was during a rather passionate episode, though.
It's a little weird at first but is really not a problem unless you've just had an adjustment. In that case, it hurts.
I have braces, and I also have yellow teeth. What can I do to get white teeth with my braces still on?
I won't be getting my braces off for a while, and my teeth are starting to get really disgustingly yellow. I brush, but that's not enough. Help me!
I have braces, and I also have yellow teeth. What can I do to get white teeth with my braces still on?
It is also important to floss. There is a special kind of needle made of plastic that helps get the food out. I was very bad about flossing when I had braces and because of it ended up with a lot of cavities.
I would suggest talking to your orthodontist to see if using any of the whitening products out on the market (for a short time) is a safe option for you.
Reply:have you seen a dentist? maybe it's time for a cleaning! go get a check up.
Reply:There's nothing you can do. Color your braces black, that will make your teeth look brighter.
Reply:Whitening mouthwash, floss your teeth daily, and brush after every meal.
Don't drink pop!
Drink water!
Reply:try to use a hydrogen proxide. dillute with water and gargle for 30 seconds..it is good and simple way to kill germs and keep teeth whiter. a dentist and a dental lab tech recommanded.
Reply:well i have braces 2,,%26amp; you have to get tooth paste with extra floride!!
Reply:you cant really do anything about that. My teeth were the same way when i had braces. if you try to whiten ur teeth, there will be white circles on all of ur teeth when you take them off. it will be very hard to get rid of them. my advice would be to just keep them as clean as you can and then when you get the braces off, try to whiten them.
Good Luck and i hope this helps!!!
Reply:rembrant has a 'paint on' whitening system.... so does crest.... hard to find, but i'm sure it would be the most effective treatment in your situation :o) i wish you the best!
Reply:I would recommend waiting to whiten your teeth until after you get your braces off. The whitening product will not be able to come into contact where the braces are, so you will have noticeable stains on your teeth after your braces come off.
I have braces, and I also have yellow teeth. What can I do to get white teeth with my braces still on?
It is also important to floss. There is a special kind of needle made of plastic that helps get the food out. I was very bad about flossing when I had braces and because of it ended up with a lot of cavities.
I would suggest talking to your orthodontist to see if using any of the whitening products out on the market (for a short time) is a safe option for you.
Reply:have you seen a dentist? maybe it's time for a cleaning! go get a check up.
Reply:There's nothing you can do. Color your braces black, that will make your teeth look brighter.
Reply:Whitening mouthwash, floss your teeth daily, and brush after every meal.
Don't drink pop!
Drink water!
Reply:try to use a hydrogen proxide. dillute with water and gargle for 30 seconds..it is good and simple way to kill germs and keep teeth whiter. a dentist and a dental lab tech recommanded.
Reply:well i have braces 2,,%26amp; you have to get tooth paste with extra floride!!
Reply:you cant really do anything about that. My teeth were the same way when i had braces. if you try to whiten ur teeth, there will be white circles on all of ur teeth when you take them off. it will be very hard to get rid of them. my advice would be to just keep them as clean as you can and then when you get the braces off, try to whiten them.
Good Luck and i hope this helps!!!
Reply:rembrant has a 'paint on' whitening system.... so does crest.... hard to find, but i'm sure it would be the most effective treatment in your situation :o) i wish you the best!
Reply:I would recommend waiting to whiten your teeth until after you get your braces off. The whitening product will not be able to come into contact where the braces are, so you will have noticeable stains on your teeth after your braces come off.
Is it right to have to have two teeth extracted for Braces? :(?
I'm 15 and went to the orthdontist before. He told me to get two adult teeth taken out thenin 2 weeks he'll put spacers then braces etc. BUT my other teeth haven't all come through yet! So don't all your adult molar teeth have to come through first? %26amp; I don't want to get the teeth taken out because I've already got visible gaps from baby teeth falling out!!
Please tell me if you know this is normal and fine, or if there's anyway I DON'T have to get teeth taken out!! Thankyou!!
Is it right to have to have two teeth extracted for Braces? :(?
im pretty sure that the ortho will know what he is talking about. you dont need your adult molars. i currently have braces, and they dont put anything on your adult molars. the ring thing that the wire attaches to goes on the other molar. you normally want to have all your baby teeth gone before they put on braces, so that when it does fall out it does grow back in weird and move your teeth. im guess that if you have some spaces from baby teeth you recently lost, if they grow in enough, theyll stick a bracket on it. if you are really worried, stop by and ask him to explain it to you.
EDIT
oh yeah, i forgot to add that if your teeth are really crooked, getting some taken out would be a good idea. it would allow for more space in your mouth, and in the long run better/healthier teeth!
Reply:If you don't want the teeth out, ask your orthodontist what will happen if you don't get them out. If he/she is still willing to treat you and you can accept the compromised outcome, just don't get them out.
However... It is NO BIG DEAL to get these teeth out. 99 times out of 100, the kid (usually 11-12 years old - NOT 15) can't believe they are out. Don't worry about the extractions.
And, you say that you are worried about the visible gaps, but the plan would be to close up those gaps.
Reply:I thought the idea of braces was to straighten and strengthen teeth already there .... having 2 removed would seem totally counter-productive. Though I'm no dentist it doesn't seem right ...unless the teeth he's going to remove are impeeding some that haven't come through yet ... I'd think I'd be going and getting a second opinion from another orthodontist
Reply:click on the link from the source section.... everything you want to know is there from someone's story. They had the same concern.
One very common question on our Metal Mouth Forum involves extraction. Often, adults may need teeth extracted to make room so their other teeth can move into their proper positions.
Extractions and Children: Be Careful!
What about children? Personally I do not advocate tooth extraction in children because they are still growing. Years ago, extraction for children was common, but this is not the case today. Some orthodontists still routinely extract children's teeth. If you encounter this, please seek several additional opinions before making your decision.
There are many other methods that can be used to meld children's jaws to make room (palate expansion, headgear, or guided growth methodology). Extracting teeth from children can result in less than optimal facial aesthetics. In other words, you child's face may not wind up looking as good as it could have, because it will grow longer and flatter instead of fuller.
One exception involves a Class III malocclusion. Class III cases are technically much more difficult and often involve jaw surgery. If you need more information about Class III malocclusion, read about it in our FAQ.
Reply:I'm not sure if they did the right thing, but I had two teeth extracted before they wired me with braces. Eventually, it looked okay. The thing is, they're the experts and if we don't trust them, we can drive ourselves crazy.
Reply:do what doctor advises and ofcourse you seek your parents help
Reply:When I got my braces they took two of my upper teeth out. they said this would leave room for the teeth to move towards the rear. If you don't wear your headgear you will be waisting money and time. The faster you can get your braces off the better. Please wear your headgear.
You may feel self conscious wearing the braces, but I think I was lucky in love while I was wearing them. I think they gave me a sense of humility and a very shy smile. It was a killer combination for the ladies.
Good luck to you. You can always get a professional second opinion.
Reply:When I started my braces extravagaza in like 6th grade I had to have 6 teeth pulled before they could start orthodontic treatment... Ive had adult teeth taken out as well.
It may not make sense to take out perfectly fine teeth but usually its due to crowding or if your teeth are crooked in order to move them straight they need more space...
to your question of is it right... well... if you think its right to have straighter teeth than perhaps it is the best treatment method. Remember your ultimate goal is to have a beautiful smile with straight teeth, otherwise you wouldnt be visiting an orthodontist. If you think its not normal(although I think that they usually have a reason for the things they do and know what results it would produce) then go get a second opinion at another orthodontist.
Personally, although it sucked to get 6 teeth pulled in one day... the results and compliments I get on my straight teeth today and the boost of confidence I have as well was well worth the short time span of being uncomfortable... and im happy I dont have an overcrowded mouth anymore too. :-D
Reply:Is your jaw to small to accommodate all your teeth?that is what my problem was i had four adult teeth removed when i was a teenager and i have a beautiful and straight smile.if you dont trust that dentist get a 2nd opinion but he is dentist (a doctor of teeth)I had spacers and rubberbands youll feel dorky for awhile but the end result is worth it.
Reply:look, if you have crowded teeth, thats why they're takent hem out. in the end after they puy braces on, the braces are gonna close the gaps of those extracted teeth.
dress shoes
Please tell me if you know this is normal and fine, or if there's anyway I DON'T have to get teeth taken out!! Thankyou!!
Is it right to have to have two teeth extracted for Braces? :(?
im pretty sure that the ortho will know what he is talking about. you dont need your adult molars. i currently have braces, and they dont put anything on your adult molars. the ring thing that the wire attaches to goes on the other molar. you normally want to have all your baby teeth gone before they put on braces, so that when it does fall out it does grow back in weird and move your teeth. im guess that if you have some spaces from baby teeth you recently lost, if they grow in enough, theyll stick a bracket on it. if you are really worried, stop by and ask him to explain it to you.
EDIT
oh yeah, i forgot to add that if your teeth are really crooked, getting some taken out would be a good idea. it would allow for more space in your mouth, and in the long run better/healthier teeth!
Reply:If you don't want the teeth out, ask your orthodontist what will happen if you don't get them out. If he/she is still willing to treat you and you can accept the compromised outcome, just don't get them out.
However... It is NO BIG DEAL to get these teeth out. 99 times out of 100, the kid (usually 11-12 years old - NOT 15) can't believe they are out. Don't worry about the extractions.
And, you say that you are worried about the visible gaps, but the plan would be to close up those gaps.
Reply:I thought the idea of braces was to straighten and strengthen teeth already there .... having 2 removed would seem totally counter-productive. Though I'm no dentist it doesn't seem right ...unless the teeth he's going to remove are impeeding some that haven't come through yet ... I'd think I'd be going and getting a second opinion from another orthodontist
Reply:click on the link from the source section.... everything you want to know is there from someone's story. They had the same concern.
One very common question on our Metal Mouth Forum involves extraction. Often, adults may need teeth extracted to make room so their other teeth can move into their proper positions.
Extractions and Children: Be Careful!
What about children? Personally I do not advocate tooth extraction in children because they are still growing. Years ago, extraction for children was common, but this is not the case today. Some orthodontists still routinely extract children's teeth. If you encounter this, please seek several additional opinions before making your decision.
There are many other methods that can be used to meld children's jaws to make room (palate expansion, headgear, or guided growth methodology). Extracting teeth from children can result in less than optimal facial aesthetics. In other words, you child's face may not wind up looking as good as it could have, because it will grow longer and flatter instead of fuller.
One exception involves a Class III malocclusion. Class III cases are technically much more difficult and often involve jaw surgery. If you need more information about Class III malocclusion, read about it in our FAQ.
Reply:I'm not sure if they did the right thing, but I had two teeth extracted before they wired me with braces. Eventually, it looked okay. The thing is, they're the experts and if we don't trust them, we can drive ourselves crazy.
Reply:do what doctor advises and ofcourse you seek your parents help
Reply:When I got my braces they took two of my upper teeth out. they said this would leave room for the teeth to move towards the rear. If you don't wear your headgear you will be waisting money and time. The faster you can get your braces off the better. Please wear your headgear.
You may feel self conscious wearing the braces, but I think I was lucky in love while I was wearing them. I think they gave me a sense of humility and a very shy smile. It was a killer combination for the ladies.
Good luck to you. You can always get a professional second opinion.
Reply:When I started my braces extravagaza in like 6th grade I had to have 6 teeth pulled before they could start orthodontic treatment... Ive had adult teeth taken out as well.
It may not make sense to take out perfectly fine teeth but usually its due to crowding or if your teeth are crooked in order to move them straight they need more space...
to your question of is it right... well... if you think its right to have straighter teeth than perhaps it is the best treatment method. Remember your ultimate goal is to have a beautiful smile with straight teeth, otherwise you wouldnt be visiting an orthodontist. If you think its not normal(although I think that they usually have a reason for the things they do and know what results it would produce) then go get a second opinion at another orthodontist.
Personally, although it sucked to get 6 teeth pulled in one day... the results and compliments I get on my straight teeth today and the boost of confidence I have as well was well worth the short time span of being uncomfortable... and im happy I dont have an overcrowded mouth anymore too. :-D
Reply:Is your jaw to small to accommodate all your teeth?that is what my problem was i had four adult teeth removed when i was a teenager and i have a beautiful and straight smile.if you dont trust that dentist get a 2nd opinion but he is dentist (a doctor of teeth)I had spacers and rubberbands youll feel dorky for awhile but the end result is worth it.
Reply:look, if you have crowded teeth, thats why they're takent hem out. in the end after they puy braces on, the braces are gonna close the gaps of those extracted teeth.
dress shoes
Have you had buck teeth then got braces? I've been made fun of and now have braces?
i have buck teeth and have been made fun of. I finally and recently got braces and I wonder if my teeth look better. I never smile with teeth and cover my mouth. I just want to know if it will get better?
Have you had buck teeth then got braces? I've been made fun of and now have braces?
I had the same thing. Almost as soon as I got braces, I had more confidence. Just knowing I had braces on to fix it boost my self esteem. Keep up with the appts and use additional bands or headgear as your Ortho says. And in a short time, when you get them off, you'll see straighter teeth. Good luck!=)
Reply:If you go to all of your appointments on time and do exactly what your orthodontist tells you concerning your treatment, your teeth should turn out fine. You usually won't see results over night, braces can take years to do their job, but you will slowly start to see results as time goes on. So just go on and smile, don't hold back.
Reply:It is worth it definately in the long run.
You are lucky enough to be able to have them, so look at this as a short term inconvienence to a long term issue that is now being fixed.
You will forget they are there by the end of it, just stay natural because you might be drawing more attention to them by being so self-conscious.
Good Luck and I hope you are happy with the result!!
Reply:I had buck teeth and had to get braces too. Just know that it will get better! It will take time and patience but you will get there! You will have beautiful, straight teeth when you are done. Just remember to follow your ortho's general care instructions both while you have your braces on and after you get them off! Good luck!
Reply:its ok i have braces too. but i dont have buck teeth. your teeth will get better but not in a day it takes time. my ortho told me i would have them for 2 years and its been 3
Have you had buck teeth then got braces? I've been made fun of and now have braces?
I had the same thing. Almost as soon as I got braces, I had more confidence. Just knowing I had braces on to fix it boost my self esteem. Keep up with the appts and use additional bands or headgear as your Ortho says. And in a short time, when you get them off, you'll see straighter teeth. Good luck!=)
Reply:If you go to all of your appointments on time and do exactly what your orthodontist tells you concerning your treatment, your teeth should turn out fine. You usually won't see results over night, braces can take years to do their job, but you will slowly start to see results as time goes on. So just go on and smile, don't hold back.
Reply:It is worth it definately in the long run.
You are lucky enough to be able to have them, so look at this as a short term inconvienence to a long term issue that is now being fixed.
You will forget they are there by the end of it, just stay natural because you might be drawing more attention to them by being so self-conscious.
Good Luck and I hope you are happy with the result!!
Reply:I had buck teeth and had to get braces too. Just know that it will get better! It will take time and patience but you will get there! You will have beautiful, straight teeth when you are done. Just remember to follow your ortho's general care instructions both while you have your braces on and after you get them off! Good luck!
Reply:its ok i have braces too. but i dont have buck teeth. your teeth will get better but not in a day it takes time. my ortho told me i would have them for 2 years and its been 3
Anyone else experienced weakened teeth after having braces?
I probably had 1 or maybe 2 fillings before i had my braces and i had them for 5 years (elastics, brackets, springs and all!) but shortly after having them taken off, everytime i have gone to the dentists i have needed a filling! i think i had 1 when i had them on but that was an old one that had fallen out over the course of the years and because my teeth had moved.
i know it's not because i filling could not be done when i had braces because i had that one done so thinking that its due to them being on so long and weakening the enamel as now they are exposed whereas before the fronts and backs were covered slightly.
i have spoken to my dentist about this and she just says that it is down to a change in diet but i eat the same foods now as i did then and always have done! i eat less sugary foods like chocolate and sweets, cake etc and dont really drink pop even tho iv always drank fruit juices which i know can be bad for your teeth but i always make sure my teeth are clean afta.
Anyone else experienced weakened teeth after having braces?
Due to all the pushing and pulling of teeth/extra food held against teeth by braces/lack of flossing causing even more food to be caught inbetween teeth/gum swelling causing increase of food held against teeth/brushing habits that do not clean as well due to the braces getting in the way/and usually an increase in sugary juices, sodas, and candies due to teenage years most people experience weakend teeth after and during braces. Getting a fluoride rinse or brush on gel can help "remineralize these teeth" and help prevent you from getting as many cavities. Also, Floss!! For extra help do not rinse after brushing, most people do this and rinse off all the fluoride vitamins in toothpaste so you do not get the benefits from the toothpaste. Instead, brush, spit, don't rinse and try to wait 30 minutes to eat or drink. Also, try to keep sweets and juices or pops only to meal times (do not snack all day long or sip these drinks constantly) Stick to water and sugar free gum between meals.
Reply:when your teeth moved it may take a while for them to get back in normal, but don´t be scared, follow the diet of no sugar and keep filling them when needed, im sure it will be a point when u will remove braces and they will be straight and perfect. the sacrifice worth it.
Take care
Reply:Welcome to youing adulthood. Remember that your body is changing all of the time. Teeth are relatively slow to change with calcium and floride moving in and out over a long time. changes that you made years ago in your diet or brushing habits can just now be catching up to you---like less calcium because of ibs???
I had no cavities as a kid and I did not wear braces, but when I got to college I was running home to the dentist all of the time. I was still taking care of my teeth, but suddenly they were more vulnerable to cavities.
Reply:yes, and also cavities, sensitive, and still crooked
Reply:When the brace came off the tooth it took some of the enamel with it, which makes you prone to cavities, also all the years where braces prevented you from reaching area that allowed decay to build up.
Reply:I am not a dentist.I can ask a colleague.But untill then,I would like to know more about your history,your age ,whether you are diabetic or not ,any old or new drug history,and I think your dentist has to examine it before telling.Anyway our teeth need care by the main brush in a certain way for two times at least ,the more important is by the end of the day.Your diet should contain Calcium element from milky products or the eggs.And needs protein diet everyday in meat and liver and beans and peas.Lots of fluids ,better if water in the warm or the hot weather especially that might reach 6 litres to 8 per day.other calcium supplement especially the citrate salt of it are present in the market,Beware any phytate containing food as macroni or rice mixed with calcium containing food because they form the non water soluble ,non absorbable form of ca phytate.Put lemon and Vitamin C on meat or Liver or take a supplement of it also to protect your gingiva daily and help absorb cacium....Expose yourself to sun rays to form Active vitamin D3 in our body to help absorb calcium.If sun is not available daily in a safe 1 to 2 hours...Take vitamin D3 active complement or Supplement .An interdental brush can help prevent deposition of large paricles in teeth gaps.Treat inflammation in gingiva and give any other drug history or disease history that might affect the teeth.........Dr sherif lanson Khalil of Egypt(002 010 148 3138) sherilanson@yahoo.com
Reply:My Beautiful daughter had one of her front teeth go grey as a result of braces, It cost quite a bit to have it looking normal again, but the whole thing was necessary %26amp; worth it for her.
i know it's not because i filling could not be done when i had braces because i had that one done so thinking that its due to them being on so long and weakening the enamel as now they are exposed whereas before the fronts and backs were covered slightly.
i have spoken to my dentist about this and she just says that it is down to a change in diet but i eat the same foods now as i did then and always have done! i eat less sugary foods like chocolate and sweets, cake etc and dont really drink pop even tho iv always drank fruit juices which i know can be bad for your teeth but i always make sure my teeth are clean afta.
Anyone else experienced weakened teeth after having braces?
Due to all the pushing and pulling of teeth/extra food held against teeth by braces/lack of flossing causing even more food to be caught inbetween teeth/gum swelling causing increase of food held against teeth/brushing habits that do not clean as well due to the braces getting in the way/and usually an increase in sugary juices, sodas, and candies due to teenage years most people experience weakend teeth after and during braces. Getting a fluoride rinse or brush on gel can help "remineralize these teeth" and help prevent you from getting as many cavities. Also, Floss!! For extra help do not rinse after brushing, most people do this and rinse off all the fluoride vitamins in toothpaste so you do not get the benefits from the toothpaste. Instead, brush, spit, don't rinse and try to wait 30 minutes to eat or drink. Also, try to keep sweets and juices or pops only to meal times (do not snack all day long or sip these drinks constantly) Stick to water and sugar free gum between meals.
Reply:when your teeth moved it may take a while for them to get back in normal, but don´t be scared, follow the diet of no sugar and keep filling them when needed, im sure it will be a point when u will remove braces and they will be straight and perfect. the sacrifice worth it.
Take care
Reply:Welcome to youing adulthood. Remember that your body is changing all of the time. Teeth are relatively slow to change with calcium and floride moving in and out over a long time. changes that you made years ago in your diet or brushing habits can just now be catching up to you---like less calcium because of ibs???
I had no cavities as a kid and I did not wear braces, but when I got to college I was running home to the dentist all of the time. I was still taking care of my teeth, but suddenly they were more vulnerable to cavities.
Reply:yes, and also cavities, sensitive, and still crooked
Reply:When the brace came off the tooth it took some of the enamel with it, which makes you prone to cavities, also all the years where braces prevented you from reaching area that allowed decay to build up.
Reply:I am not a dentist.I can ask a colleague.But untill then,I would like to know more about your history,your age ,whether you are diabetic or not ,any old or new drug history,and I think your dentist has to examine it before telling.Anyway our teeth need care by the main brush in a certain way for two times at least ,the more important is by the end of the day.Your diet should contain Calcium element from milky products or the eggs.And needs protein diet everyday in meat and liver and beans and peas.Lots of fluids ,better if water in the warm or the hot weather especially that might reach 6 litres to 8 per day.other calcium supplement especially the citrate salt of it are present in the market,Beware any phytate containing food as macroni or rice mixed with calcium containing food because they form the non water soluble ,non absorbable form of ca phytate.Put lemon and Vitamin C on meat or Liver or take a supplement of it also to protect your gingiva daily and help absorb cacium....Expose yourself to sun rays to form Active vitamin D3 in our body to help absorb calcium.If sun is not available daily in a safe 1 to 2 hours...Take vitamin D3 active complement or Supplement .An interdental brush can help prevent deposition of large paricles in teeth gaps.Treat inflammation in gingiva and give any other drug history or disease history that might affect the teeth.........Dr sherif lanson Khalil of Egypt(002 010 148 3138) sherilanson@yahoo.com
Reply:My Beautiful daughter had one of her front teeth go grey as a result of braces, It cost quite a bit to have it looking normal again, but the whole thing was necessary %26amp; worth it for her.
How can make your teeth straighter without braces?
My teeth are kinda like Keyshia Cole's teeth and i dont want braces(mental ones) how esle can i make my teeth straight without mental braces.....
How can make your teeth straighter without braces?
SO THAT MEANS THAT YOU HAVE A SMALL GAP, JUST GET THEM BONDED OR MAYBE THOSE CLEAR TRAYS THAT FIT TO YOUR TEETH. YOUR DENTIST SHOULD KNOW OTHER OPTIONS. CHECK IT OUT ON THE INTERNET.
Reply:ask dentist
Reply:Invisalign, they use a sequence of plastic retainers that aren't nearly as obvious as metal braces.
www.invisalign.com
your dentist can determine if they will work for you.
Reply:Only braces.But there is a new kind of braces not the metal ones these new kind of braces are invisible ones i mean they are transparent and they are so good.I had does a year ago and no one noticed it.Hope you find these kind of braces in your place.
Reply:stop sucking your thumb
Reply:Sometimes its possible to have a device that is like braces but removable. Allows you to only put it on at night so it bothers you less (since you sleep) and you can still smile to your friends without shame (not that there is any shame in having braces).
Best is to ask your dentist though.
Reply:You can get clear braces. My orthodontist made me that suggestion, you can't straighten teeth with out braces. BE PREPARED TO SPEND MONEY! They cost a lot! Sorry.
How can make your teeth straighter without braces?
SO THAT MEANS THAT YOU HAVE A SMALL GAP, JUST GET THEM BONDED OR MAYBE THOSE CLEAR TRAYS THAT FIT TO YOUR TEETH. YOUR DENTIST SHOULD KNOW OTHER OPTIONS. CHECK IT OUT ON THE INTERNET.
Reply:ask dentist
Reply:Invisalign, they use a sequence of plastic retainers that aren't nearly as obvious as metal braces.
www.invisalign.com
your dentist can determine if they will work for you.
Reply:Only braces.But there is a new kind of braces not the metal ones these new kind of braces are invisible ones i mean they are transparent and they are so good.I had does a year ago and no one noticed it.Hope you find these kind of braces in your place.
Reply:stop sucking your thumb
Reply:Sometimes its possible to have a device that is like braces but removable. Allows you to only put it on at night so it bothers you less (since you sleep) and you can still smile to your friends without shame (not that there is any shame in having braces).
Best is to ask your dentist though.
Reply:You can get clear braces. My orthodontist made me that suggestion, you can't straighten teeth with out braces. BE PREPARED TO SPEND MONEY! They cost a lot! Sorry.
How straight should your teeth be after braces?
I had braces a few years ago and I always wear my retainer, but my front teeth still stuck out a bit more than the others. It might be partly because they're bigger, which braces can't really help. Also when I bite a few teeth on one side don't feel flush. At the time I assumed it was because they were worn crooked from before I had braces. Also I don't always know where to find my bite because my jaw clicks and moves around which I just found out is not normal. There's not much I could do about it now, though, since I've moved away from where I go tthem done before.
How straight should your teeth be after braces?
i got my braces off a few months ago..and i swear half the time im paranoid that my teeth are crooked or something, but they arent! if they were, you ortho woukld ask you if youre still wearing your retainer properply or doing this or that, if you teeth had moved back to how they were, he/she probabaly might have mentioned getting braces AGAIN..so since he hasnt...your probabaly fine
sometimes when i bite down i feel that my teeth dont exactly line up either..it is strange but i dont let it bother me
i know allllllll about that jaw-clicking
its so weird. i had it before i got my braces and like i woukldnt even need to open my mouth veery far and it would just click, it didnt hurt at all, but it just clicked and it was actually quite loud too. anyways, i got ym braces and then i had to wear elastics for a long time becaus eof my overbite and i found that with elastic si could hardly open my mouth..so for the longest time i just didnt click my jaw anymore...and now its beenm like 2 years or some, and when i open my mouth as wide as i can, they dont click
soooo, this may sound crazy, but you can just avoid the clicking at all costs and itll eventually go away, or talk to your dentist about it, ive told my ortho and dentist before. honestly, i can remmeber what they said but they didnt seem concerned or worried about it
i hope some of this has helped!
Reply:straighter than b 4 u got them on
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How straight should your teeth be after braces?
i got my braces off a few months ago..and i swear half the time im paranoid that my teeth are crooked or something, but they arent! if they were, you ortho woukld ask you if youre still wearing your retainer properply or doing this or that, if you teeth had moved back to how they were, he/she probabaly might have mentioned getting braces AGAIN..so since he hasnt...your probabaly fine
sometimes when i bite down i feel that my teeth dont exactly line up either..it is strange but i dont let it bother me
i know allllllll about that jaw-clicking
its so weird. i had it before i got my braces and like i woukldnt even need to open my mouth veery far and it would just click, it didnt hurt at all, but it just clicked and it was actually quite loud too. anyways, i got ym braces and then i had to wear elastics for a long time becaus eof my overbite and i found that with elastic si could hardly open my mouth..so for the longest time i just didnt click my jaw anymore...and now its beenm like 2 years or some, and when i open my mouth as wide as i can, they dont click
soooo, this may sound crazy, but you can just avoid the clicking at all costs and itll eventually go away, or talk to your dentist about it, ive told my ortho and dentist before. honestly, i can remmeber what they said but they didnt seem concerned or worried about it
i hope some of this has helped!
Reply:straighter than b 4 u got them on
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Is the therabreath mouthwash safe to use on teeth braces?
Yes it is very safe
Is the therabreath mouthwash safe to use on teeth braces?
no but i used drain cleaner or bleach and that worked just as well as mouth wash.
Is the therabreath mouthwash safe to use on teeth braces?
no but i used drain cleaner or bleach and that worked just as well as mouth wash.
Teeth moved after braces?
I had my braces removed and had a permanent wire glued in but I noticed today that several of my teeth on the bottom row moved outward and I think one side of the wire moved slightly upward.
I'm going to the orthodontist soon but I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone before and what the orthodontist did
Teeth moved after braces?
Sounds like you needed a retainer after your braces. They might need to give you one.
Reply:it happened to people I know, and they had to get their braces put back on.
Reply:my braces came of about 2 weeks ago. I now have a plastic retainer that was moulded to my teeth after my braces came off so they dont move- you could ask to get one of these?
Reply:i have a lower wire as well, whenever they took mine off they urged me to wear my retainer on top..but i never did. I'm going in again as well because my top teeth have moved. they might suggest you wear braces again for a little while...depending on the orthodontist....
Reply:USE YOUR PLASTIC RETAINER
Make sure that you faithfully use you retainer. My son had his braces removed about 2 years ago and uses the clear plastic retainer every night.
Many years ago I also had braces but did not use my retainers and now my bottom teeth are not straight.
I'm going to the orthodontist soon but I was just wondering if this has happened to anyone before and what the orthodontist did
Teeth moved after braces?
Sounds like you needed a retainer after your braces. They might need to give you one.
Reply:it happened to people I know, and they had to get their braces put back on.
Reply:my braces came of about 2 weeks ago. I now have a plastic retainer that was moulded to my teeth after my braces came off so they dont move- you could ask to get one of these?
Reply:i have a lower wire as well, whenever they took mine off they urged me to wear my retainer on top..but i never did. I'm going in again as well because my top teeth have moved. they might suggest you wear braces again for a little while...depending on the orthodontist....
Reply:USE YOUR PLASTIC RETAINER
Make sure that you faithfully use you retainer. My son had his braces removed about 2 years ago and uses the clear plastic retainer every night.
Many years ago I also had braces but did not use my retainers and now my bottom teeth are not straight.
Teeth whitening with braces?
Can you use anything to whiten your teeth while having braces?
Teeth whitening with braces?
Omg I was wondering the same thing! WHen you go to the orthodontist next, ask him/her, that's what I'm gonna do. Good luck! :-)
Reply:You shouldn't. Braces are cemented to your teeth, so any whitening solution you use will not affect the part of your teeth the braces are attached to. You might end up with braces-sized stains on your teeth.
Reply:Not worth it.
When you take off your braces you'll have yellow spots on your teeth and it'll look funny. Wait it out....
Reply:It doesn't matter coz your teeth would still look ugly with the braces on. Just wait till you get those beautiful straight teeth then bleach it to have an overall perfect smile.
Reply:shouldnt they already be white if you have braces? cause you know you have to brush like 299 million times a day
Reply:just brush. when you take off your braces you'll have yellow boxes in each tooth. That's why I waited until i got my braces taken off.
Reply:no but you can go to a regular dentist and they can clean them.. i got mine done today.. and they are pearly white!!
Reply:yes, theres listerine which takes away bad breath and gets teeth whitening, thats what i use
Reply:i use the dissovlable listerine whitening strips
i cut one in half then put them on my bottow and top
its kinda tricky, but its definitely working
Reply:You could do tooth whitening if you found a tray style product that will go over the braces. The cement keeping the braces on actually keeps that area decay free and stain free. It is the rest of the area that will get stained by drinks, food, smoking and wine. Yes, the best is to brush, floss (if you got that fancy floss for braces) and swish.
You will still likely have some colour difference when they come off but your ortho will get the cement off. The yellow people are saying about is bc their friends probably have un maintained "clear braces"
Reply:I do agree that the best to WHITENED your teeth is after the braces treatment is done. In that case your dentist will advice you to have dental cleaning first to remove all the remaining cements after braces removal and to make sure that your teeth surfaces all cleaned and free from minor stains...and after that process and U still wish to do WHITENING...then go ahead my dearie...always nice to have a white and healthy teeth......
Reply:Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries but certain precautions have to be taken. I found the information at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html
Teeth whitening with braces?
Omg I was wondering the same thing! WHen you go to the orthodontist next, ask him/her, that's what I'm gonna do. Good luck! :-)
Reply:You shouldn't. Braces are cemented to your teeth, so any whitening solution you use will not affect the part of your teeth the braces are attached to. You might end up with braces-sized stains on your teeth.
Reply:Not worth it.
When you take off your braces you'll have yellow spots on your teeth and it'll look funny. Wait it out....
Reply:It doesn't matter coz your teeth would still look ugly with the braces on. Just wait till you get those beautiful straight teeth then bleach it to have an overall perfect smile.
Reply:shouldnt they already be white if you have braces? cause you know you have to brush like 299 million times a day
Reply:just brush. when you take off your braces you'll have yellow boxes in each tooth. That's why I waited until i got my braces taken off.
Reply:no but you can go to a regular dentist and they can clean them.. i got mine done today.. and they are pearly white!!
Reply:yes, theres listerine which takes away bad breath and gets teeth whitening, thats what i use
Reply:i use the dissovlable listerine whitening strips
i cut one in half then put them on my bottow and top
its kinda tricky, but its definitely working
Reply:You could do tooth whitening if you found a tray style product that will go over the braces. The cement keeping the braces on actually keeps that area decay free and stain free. It is the rest of the area that will get stained by drinks, food, smoking and wine. Yes, the best is to brush, floss (if you got that fancy floss for braces) and swish.
You will still likely have some colour difference when they come off but your ortho will get the cement off. The yellow people are saying about is bc their friends probably have un maintained "clear braces"
Reply:I do agree that the best to WHITENED your teeth is after the braces treatment is done. In that case your dentist will advice you to have dental cleaning first to remove all the remaining cements after braces removal and to make sure that your teeth surfaces all cleaned and free from minor stains...and after that process and U still wish to do WHITENING...then go ahead my dearie...always nice to have a white and healthy teeth......
Reply:Commercial tooth whiteners use hydrogen peroxide and are expensive and inconvenient. A cheap and natural tooth whitening home remedy uses few strawberries but certain precautions have to be taken. I found the information at http://www.aches.in/toothwhitening.html
How long before your teeth look straight under the braces??
Ok so im getting braces soon (yay no more bad teeth) but I was wondering how long it takes before you appear to have straight teeth? Of course the braces still would have to be on for ages longer but at leaste to Have straight teeth under the braces. How long ussually does that take???? THANK YOU xxx xxx
How long before your teeth look straight under the braces??
Hmmmm... well it really depends on how bad your teeth are. I had buck teeth and they literally started going in about 2 months, but if you have really bad teeth then it will probably be about 4 months until you see real results, but then they will start moving really quickly. BTW, if you feel pissed off about your braces at any time, DO NOT GO ON FEELING ANNOYED! I was always irritated about them but now that I've got them off IT WAS SO WORTH IT!! So yeah, there's my advice! I hope it all goes well xx
Reply:It's so surprising how fast your teeth move. You'll most likely see a huge change within the first couple of months. Even after the first month, I saw a noticeable change.
Reply:at least a year. It isn't a short process at all.
Reply:It all depends on how bad your teeth were to begin with and what treatment plan your orthodontist has for you.
Reply:It has everything to do with the type of problem that's being corrected. If you had "crooked teeth" it doesn't take very long at all... a few months at most. But if you have an "over bite"... that requires about 2 full years of Orthodontic treatment.
Good Luck!
Reply:i am going to have my braces on for like 2 and half years..i am on my 2nd year i could tell by like the first 4months i could see some change.
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How long before your teeth look straight under the braces??
Hmmmm... well it really depends on how bad your teeth are. I had buck teeth and they literally started going in about 2 months, but if you have really bad teeth then it will probably be about 4 months until you see real results, but then they will start moving really quickly. BTW, if you feel pissed off about your braces at any time, DO NOT GO ON FEELING ANNOYED! I was always irritated about them but now that I've got them off IT WAS SO WORTH IT!! So yeah, there's my advice! I hope it all goes well xx
Reply:It's so surprising how fast your teeth move. You'll most likely see a huge change within the first couple of months. Even after the first month, I saw a noticeable change.
Reply:at least a year. It isn't a short process at all.
Reply:It all depends on how bad your teeth were to begin with and what treatment plan your orthodontist has for you.
Reply:It has everything to do with the type of problem that's being corrected. If you had "crooked teeth" it doesn't take very long at all... a few months at most. But if you have an "over bite"... that requires about 2 full years of Orthodontic treatment.
Good Luck!
Reply:i am going to have my braces on for like 2 and half years..i am on my 2nd year i could tell by like the first 4months i could see some change.
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Wisdom teeth removal with braces on?
i am having all four of my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow..two are impacted.. and i have braces on top and bottom teeth..any advice?
Wisdom teeth removal with braces on?
Yes i have the same situation, or at least had. I had to get all myt 4 removed. BUT, the doc told me, that it should removed 1 at a time. with a few days gap, preferably week gap (as i had). removing them is a big thing as they are permanent teeth with deep roots. I couldnt even eat properly, with the removal of one, with my mouth swelling. I had to get stiches with the bottom 2, as they were impacted. So, I dont know why ur doc is saying to get them all out at once. That is a lot of injury to take at one time. Maybe get a second opinion.
ANd also, it is advisable to get either top braces or lower first. Not both at once. As the pain gets alot. So it should be done with time. I got my lower ones after 2 months since the top was put on.
Not trying to scare u, but just warn u that it might not be best to get all removed at one. IT takes time for the injury to heal
wait, did u say u already had ur braces on? Well if u do, then well no problem in that regard. ONly about removing the wisdom all at once.
Reply:THIS SHOULD NOT PSE A PROBLEM AT ALL. JUST FOLLOW THE DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT DRY SOCKET. SOME GOOD INF IS FOLLOWING:
Dry Socket
information from the Atlanta Dental Group PC
In a patient with a dry socket, blood does not fill up the extraction socket or the blood clot is lost. The gums can not grow over the extraction socket because there's nothing to grow over and the hole remains open. This opening causes a constant dull throbbing pain and the patient can often have a foul smelling breath and bad taste in the mouth. Ear pain is another possible dry socket symptom.
It's called a dry socket because the hole, or socket, that the tooth used to fit into becomes dry. It begins hurting about three days after oral surgery. Unfortunately, the pain lasts about a week after it begins. The dental name is acute alveolar osteitis. Acute means all of a sudden. Alveolar is the name of the bone that supports teeth. -itis means inflamed and osteo- means bone. Osteitis means bone inflammation. Acute alveolar osteitis means sudden inflammation of the bone that supports a tooth.
Dentists don't know exactly what causes a dry socket. It occurs more with lower teeth than upper teeth and more with females than males. The problem occurs more often after difficult extractions. It may be that forceful pushing against the wall of the socket when the tooth is being removed causes the walls of the tooth socket to become crushed. This prevents bleeding into the socket because the blood vessels have been crushed closed. The lack of blood then causes severe pain.
Anything that dislodges the clot can cause a dry socket. Forceful spitting or sucking though a straw can pull a clot completely out of its socket. Patients should wait a day before rinsing with warm salt water to avoid dissolving the new blood clot. When salt water rinsing, spit gently to avoid pressure. Carbonated beverages should be avoided because they may bubble the clot out. Alcoholic drinks can dry out the blood clot and prevent healing. Avoid smoking for a few days after dental extractions because smoking can disturb clot formation. Patients who have recently had oral surgery should avoid anything that may irritate the socket or anything that may cause the clot from being dislodged. Follow our oral surgery post operative instructions carefully to avoid dry socket treatment.
GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Hi!
I am an Oral Surgeon and have practiced for 27 years. The removal of all 4 wisdom teeth at once is the routine procedure. If you have an Oral Surgeon do it, there shouldn't be any problem. We are trained for surgery and actually, removal of teeth and wisdom teeth is one of the easier things for us. Just remember to follow all of the post-operative instructions very closely so your recovery will be quick and comfortable.
It is INSANE to remove these teeth one at a time. If you do 1 or 2 or all 4, you will still have the same amout of pain afterwards, which will be easily taken care of with a prescription pain killer. You will still take the same amount of medication whether you do 1 tooth or 4. If you do 1 or 4 teeth, you will still be eating soft foods for a few days, still be keeping ice on for the swelling, etc, etc. So, whether you do 1 or 4 teeth, your post -op experience will essentially be the same. If you do all 4, then you will be done and not have to do this again (medication, soft foods, ice, etc).
If you are paying for this, it is also cheaper doing all 4 at once - only 1 anesthesia vs 2, or 4.
Teeth that are impacted usually require a little more work than those that are erupted. Sometimes we use a dental drill and cut them in half to make it easier to remove them. This is not a problem and will not hurt. The fact that you have braces on will not effect the procedure.
It's good that your'e having these widsom teeth removed, because if left there, they can push forward and cause anterior tooth crowding and ruin your nice orthodontic treatment.
Find a good, compassionate Oral Surgeon who has a gentle touch and you won't have any problems! Good luck.
Reply:Buck is straight, you see, so full marks to him. For the clean and straight job, seek recommendations from friends for an oral surgeon.
Wisdom teeth removal with braces on?
Yes i have the same situation, or at least had. I had to get all myt 4 removed. BUT, the doc told me, that it should removed 1 at a time. with a few days gap, preferably week gap (as i had). removing them is a big thing as they are permanent teeth with deep roots. I couldnt even eat properly, with the removal of one, with my mouth swelling. I had to get stiches with the bottom 2, as they were impacted. So, I dont know why ur doc is saying to get them all out at once. That is a lot of injury to take at one time. Maybe get a second opinion.
ANd also, it is advisable to get either top braces or lower first. Not both at once. As the pain gets alot. So it should be done with time. I got my lower ones after 2 months since the top was put on.
Not trying to scare u, but just warn u that it might not be best to get all removed at one. IT takes time for the injury to heal
wait, did u say u already had ur braces on? Well if u do, then well no problem in that regard. ONly about removing the wisdom all at once.
Reply:THIS SHOULD NOT PSE A PROBLEM AT ALL. JUST FOLLOW THE DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT DRY SOCKET. SOME GOOD INF IS FOLLOWING:
Dry Socket
information from the Atlanta Dental Group PC
In a patient with a dry socket, blood does not fill up the extraction socket or the blood clot is lost. The gums can not grow over the extraction socket because there's nothing to grow over and the hole remains open. This opening causes a constant dull throbbing pain and the patient can often have a foul smelling breath and bad taste in the mouth. Ear pain is another possible dry socket symptom.
It's called a dry socket because the hole, or socket, that the tooth used to fit into becomes dry. It begins hurting about three days after oral surgery. Unfortunately, the pain lasts about a week after it begins. The dental name is acute alveolar osteitis. Acute means all of a sudden. Alveolar is the name of the bone that supports teeth. -itis means inflamed and osteo- means bone. Osteitis means bone inflammation. Acute alveolar osteitis means sudden inflammation of the bone that supports a tooth.
Dentists don't know exactly what causes a dry socket. It occurs more with lower teeth than upper teeth and more with females than males. The problem occurs more often after difficult extractions. It may be that forceful pushing against the wall of the socket when the tooth is being removed causes the walls of the tooth socket to become crushed. This prevents bleeding into the socket because the blood vessels have been crushed closed. The lack of blood then causes severe pain.
Anything that dislodges the clot can cause a dry socket. Forceful spitting or sucking though a straw can pull a clot completely out of its socket. Patients should wait a day before rinsing with warm salt water to avoid dissolving the new blood clot. When salt water rinsing, spit gently to avoid pressure. Carbonated beverages should be avoided because they may bubble the clot out. Alcoholic drinks can dry out the blood clot and prevent healing. Avoid smoking for a few days after dental extractions because smoking can disturb clot formation. Patients who have recently had oral surgery should avoid anything that may irritate the socket or anything that may cause the clot from being dislodged. Follow our oral surgery post operative instructions carefully to avoid dry socket treatment.
GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Hi!
I am an Oral Surgeon and have practiced for 27 years. The removal of all 4 wisdom teeth at once is the routine procedure. If you have an Oral Surgeon do it, there shouldn't be any problem. We are trained for surgery and actually, removal of teeth and wisdom teeth is one of the easier things for us. Just remember to follow all of the post-operative instructions very closely so your recovery will be quick and comfortable.
It is INSANE to remove these teeth one at a time. If you do 1 or 2 or all 4, you will still have the same amout of pain afterwards, which will be easily taken care of with a prescription pain killer. You will still take the same amount of medication whether you do 1 tooth or 4. If you do 1 or 4 teeth, you will still be eating soft foods for a few days, still be keeping ice on for the swelling, etc, etc. So, whether you do 1 or 4 teeth, your post -op experience will essentially be the same. If you do all 4, then you will be done and not have to do this again (medication, soft foods, ice, etc).
If you are paying for this, it is also cheaper doing all 4 at once - only 1 anesthesia vs 2, or 4.
Teeth that are impacted usually require a little more work than those that are erupted. Sometimes we use a dental drill and cut them in half to make it easier to remove them. This is not a problem and will not hurt. The fact that you have braces on will not effect the procedure.
It's good that your'e having these widsom teeth removed, because if left there, they can push forward and cause anterior tooth crowding and ruin your nice orthodontic treatment.
Find a good, compassionate Oral Surgeon who has a gentle touch and you won't have any problems! Good luck.
Reply:Buck is straight, you see, so full marks to him. For the clean and straight job, seek recommendations from friends for an oral surgeon.
Who got teeth extracted for braces?
Did anyone here get teeth extracted for there braces?
If so how many and was straight teeth worth having healthy teeth removed?
Who got teeth extracted for braces?
I had 4 baby teeth removed. They just were not going to come out. Then 4 adult teeth were removed. And my 4 wisdom teeth were removed. You'd think I have none left. It was definitly worth it. I get a lot of comments about how nice my teeth look.
Reply:I had 6 teeth extracted before I got braces. I have a really small mouth so... eh.
Reply:not me
Reply:I had 9 teeth removed, 5 adult teeth, 4 baby teeth. 3 were from under my gum so i had to have stitches in my mouth and now i have no canines but thats not recognizable.
But it's all worth having the straight teeth!!
Reply:I had four teeth extracted for braces. Straight teeth were definately worth having healthy teeth removed.
Reply:i had 4 healthy adult teeth pulled out for braces and it was definetly worth it . they were straight and premolars .
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If so how many and was straight teeth worth having healthy teeth removed?
Who got teeth extracted for braces?
I had 4 baby teeth removed. They just were not going to come out. Then 4 adult teeth were removed. And my 4 wisdom teeth were removed. You'd think I have none left. It was definitly worth it. I get a lot of comments about how nice my teeth look.
Reply:I had 6 teeth extracted before I got braces. I have a really small mouth so... eh.
Reply:not me
Reply:I had 9 teeth removed, 5 adult teeth, 4 baby teeth. 3 were from under my gum so i had to have stitches in my mouth and now i have no canines but thats not recognizable.
But it's all worth having the straight teeth!!
Reply:I had four teeth extracted for braces. Straight teeth were definately worth having healthy teeth removed.
Reply:i had 4 healthy adult teeth pulled out for braces and it was definetly worth it . they were straight and premolars .
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Getting 4 teeth pulled for braces?
Hey, I am going to get 4 teeth pulled for braces and I was wondering if it hurts when they do it. I heard people had open sockets (what's that?) and holes in their gums... Is there unbearable pain? How long does it hurt? Can I eat my reg. foods?
Getting 4 teeth pulled for braces?
I had 4 teeth pulled at once~ but they put me to sleep for it. they gave me pain medicne for it afterwards but I didnt use it that much i was ok with tylenol. i dont have a high tolerance for pain, and everyones tolerance is different but i was ok with tylenol. i only used the percription once or twice
good luck
the first day /day after i ate jellos, puddings and slim fast was recommended by the dentist for the vitamins /nutrients.
Getting 4 teeth pulled for braces?
I had 4 teeth pulled at once~ but they put me to sleep for it. they gave me pain medicne for it afterwards but I didnt use it that much i was ok with tylenol. i dont have a high tolerance for pain, and everyones tolerance is different but i was ok with tylenol. i only used the percription once or twice
good luck
the first day /day after i ate jellos, puddings and slim fast was recommended by the dentist for the vitamins /nutrients.
How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
http://www.elftown.com/wiki.html?name=pa...
How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
put the radio in your mouth, nice drawings BTW
How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
put the radio in your mouth, nice drawings BTW
Getting 4 teeth pulled out,braces,and a spacer to widen my mouth.....will it hurt????
Ughhhh........im getting a spacer to widen my mouth........will that hurt?
im also getting braces....will those hurt?And what is there to expect?
Im also getting 4 teeth pulled out,on the same day.Will that hurt?Whats the procedure???
Help!!!!
Getting 4 teeth pulled out,braces,and a spacer to widen my mouth.....will it hurt????
I had 4teeth out for my brace, i got put alseep so i dont remember having it done but what i can remember it wasnt to sore after wards, bit achy tho!
Getting braces dont hurt they can be a bit sensitive when they first go on when there tightened %26amp; they can ache a bit after wards but its not anythink bad!
As for the spacer i havent got a clue!
Hope all goes well tho
Reply:OMG your like already dead. Your braces will hrt soooo much i got them also and spacers the rubber band kind and the one that goes on the roof of your mouth. They suck omg i feel bad for you. it will take about 2 or 3 weeks so the pain will go away.
Reply:I'm assuming you're getting your wisdom teeth pulled, and braces put on. From what i've heard, braces can hurt to have them put on, but some pepole it doesn't hurt.
As for having a tooth pulled, it's the few days after ward that hurt.... just the healing process.
Don't worry too much, in a week or two, it will all be over with.
(I'm getting two of my wisdom's pulled tomorrow.... aaaahhhhhhrrrrhhhhhh!!!!)
Reply:it is very painful, not gonna lie, but well worth it in the end!
Reply:braces hurt a bit for about 1-3 weeks (I don' have them, I'm getting them, this is what my friends say)
as for the teeth pulled- I've gotten a crown, which is supposedly more painful, and I didn't feel a thing. Admittedly it was pretty sore afterwards, but it went away pretty quick.
Spacer? Never heard of it, lol...
Over all, I think you'll be fine, don't worry, if you are, bring a cd-player, or an ipod. I listened to twilight by stephenie meyer when I got my crown on, it kept my mind off the process. Twilight is really intriguing the first time around.
Reply:Getting a spacer to widen your mouth will probably hurt. Getting braces will also hurt too. Expect more pain to correct your teeth alingments. Pain will have to come into effect and eat a lot of soft things.
Reply:A BIT BUT IS NOT INTOLERABLE
Reply:Try youtube like http://youtube.com/watch?v=NXx7hV38u94
im also getting braces....will those hurt?And what is there to expect?
Im also getting 4 teeth pulled out,on the same day.Will that hurt?Whats the procedure???
Help!!!!
Getting 4 teeth pulled out,braces,and a spacer to widen my mouth.....will it hurt????
I had 4teeth out for my brace, i got put alseep so i dont remember having it done but what i can remember it wasnt to sore after wards, bit achy tho!
Getting braces dont hurt they can be a bit sensitive when they first go on when there tightened %26amp; they can ache a bit after wards but its not anythink bad!
As for the spacer i havent got a clue!
Hope all goes well tho
Reply:OMG your like already dead. Your braces will hrt soooo much i got them also and spacers the rubber band kind and the one that goes on the roof of your mouth. They suck omg i feel bad for you. it will take about 2 or 3 weeks so the pain will go away.
Reply:I'm assuming you're getting your wisdom teeth pulled, and braces put on. From what i've heard, braces can hurt to have them put on, but some pepole it doesn't hurt.
As for having a tooth pulled, it's the few days after ward that hurt.... just the healing process.
Don't worry too much, in a week or two, it will all be over with.
(I'm getting two of my wisdom's pulled tomorrow.... aaaahhhhhhrrrrhhhhhh!!!!)
Reply:it is very painful, not gonna lie, but well worth it in the end!
Reply:braces hurt a bit for about 1-3 weeks (I don' have them, I'm getting them, this is what my friends say)
as for the teeth pulled- I've gotten a crown, which is supposedly more painful, and I didn't feel a thing. Admittedly it was pretty sore afterwards, but it went away pretty quick.
Spacer? Never heard of it, lol...
Over all, I think you'll be fine, don't worry, if you are, bring a cd-player, or an ipod. I listened to twilight by stephenie meyer when I got my crown on, it kept my mind off the process. Twilight is really intriguing the first time around.
Reply:Getting a spacer to widen your mouth will probably hurt. Getting braces will also hurt too. Expect more pain to correct your teeth alingments. Pain will have to come into effect and eat a lot of soft things.
Reply:A BIT BUT IS NOT INTOLERABLE
Reply:Try youtube like http://youtube.com/watch?v=NXx7hV38u94
How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
http://www.elftown.com/wiki.html?name=pa...
How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
sit on a swivel chair with the aerial and spin
Reply:Just watch Abbot and Costello!!!!!!
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How do you tune in short-wave radio with loose teeth-braces wiring?
sit on a swivel chair with the aerial and spin
Reply:Just watch Abbot and Costello!!!!!!
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Does any one know if the invisible teeth braces better than the metal one?
how long it takes comparing the two and general info?
Does any one know if the invisible teeth braces better than the metal one?
The invisible teeth braces clearly keep you from looking like a 'metal mouth' (an obvious plus), but they also take much longer to work. I'd go with the straight metal if I were you, just to get them over with (straight metal works a little faster than the metal and the bands, but they're kind of new).
Happy teeth straightening!
Reply:yes their way better you dont get picked on
Reply:Because if you brush your teeth everyday, People call it invisible braces.
Reply:well the medal ones work better but the invisible ones look better your pick.
Reply:The Invisable i'm 11 and I had the metal and they hurt and then I got the invisable ones and then the pain stopped
Reply:I got the wire ones bonded to the inner side of my teeth. I can still floss with a threader (ask the orthodontist what that is), and I never have to worry about forgetting to put it in. After a few hours it feels normal.
Reply:i think that metal ones are better because the fact the spit doesn't get stuck between the plastic braces and your teeth.the metal ones are OK but the food gets stuck in them but u can easily get that out.so i say metal.....o yea and i think that metal ones take a shorter time then plastic ones
Reply:Are you talking about clear brackets or Invisalign?
Clear brackets are made of procelain or ceramic and break easily. They also cost more. Some orthodontists charge more to place the clear brackets and usually only put them on the top 6 front teeth. You will still have metal brackets on the lower teeth and the molars. As for Invisalign, Orthoclear, or Red White %26amp; Blue from Ormco, they are the plastic trays similiar to bleach trays that are only good for certain malocclusions. Usually mild retreats or to move 1-4 teeth only. Depending on the Orthodontist will depend on what you pay, but in my ortho experience Ormco's Red White %26amp; Blue is the least expensive. The clear brackets aren't any better than the metal ones. If you can find an Orthodontist that uses the Damon System brackets, I'd go for it. They are self ligating and move the teeth faster, with less office visits and less discomfort overall.
Reply:How long it takes depends more on your individual problem than the type of braces you get.
Invisalign are definitely more cosmetically appealing. They sometimes stain, and yes, you can see them, but you can take them out if needed. You can also brush and floss normally, and you don't have to worry about things getting stuck in them.
Metal braces are usually cheaper. They're quite painful when you first get them on (the metal digs into you lips and tongue at first), but compared to Invisalign, they're much less painful when you get them tightened. All of my friends with invisable ones had to miss a day of school for the pain! The most I ever had to do after the first week was take an Advil. Another small bonus about metal is that you never have to worry about losing them.
They also make white plastic ones that work just like metal but are less visible. I had those once, and after seeing what my friends went through with invisalign I'd definitely go with the platic traditional ones again if I had to do over.
Reply:the invisible braces take much longer but you don't feel like it's there
Does any one know if the invisible teeth braces better than the metal one?
The invisible teeth braces clearly keep you from looking like a 'metal mouth' (an obvious plus), but they also take much longer to work. I'd go with the straight metal if I were you, just to get them over with (straight metal works a little faster than the metal and the bands, but they're kind of new).
Happy teeth straightening!
Reply:yes their way better you dont get picked on
Reply:Because if you brush your teeth everyday, People call it invisible braces.
Reply:well the medal ones work better but the invisible ones look better your pick.
Reply:The Invisable i'm 11 and I had the metal and they hurt and then I got the invisable ones and then the pain stopped
Reply:I got the wire ones bonded to the inner side of my teeth. I can still floss with a threader (ask the orthodontist what that is), and I never have to worry about forgetting to put it in. After a few hours it feels normal.
Reply:i think that metal ones are better because the fact the spit doesn't get stuck between the plastic braces and your teeth.the metal ones are OK but the food gets stuck in them but u can easily get that out.so i say metal.....o yea and i think that metal ones take a shorter time then plastic ones
Reply:Are you talking about clear brackets or Invisalign?
Clear brackets are made of procelain or ceramic and break easily. They also cost more. Some orthodontists charge more to place the clear brackets and usually only put them on the top 6 front teeth. You will still have metal brackets on the lower teeth and the molars. As for Invisalign, Orthoclear, or Red White %26amp; Blue from Ormco, they are the plastic trays similiar to bleach trays that are only good for certain malocclusions. Usually mild retreats or to move 1-4 teeth only. Depending on the Orthodontist will depend on what you pay, but in my ortho experience Ormco's Red White %26amp; Blue is the least expensive. The clear brackets aren't any better than the metal ones. If you can find an Orthodontist that uses the Damon System brackets, I'd go for it. They are self ligating and move the teeth faster, with less office visits and less discomfort overall.
Reply:How long it takes depends more on your individual problem than the type of braces you get.
Invisalign are definitely more cosmetically appealing. They sometimes stain, and yes, you can see them, but you can take them out if needed. You can also brush and floss normally, and you don't have to worry about things getting stuck in them.
Metal braces are usually cheaper. They're quite painful when you first get them on (the metal digs into you lips and tongue at first), but compared to Invisalign, they're much less painful when you get them tightened. All of my friends with invisable ones had to miss a day of school for the pain! The most I ever had to do after the first week was take an Advil. Another small bonus about metal is that you never have to worry about losing them.
They also make white plastic ones that work just like metal but are less visible. I had those once, and after seeing what my friends went through with invisalign I'd definitely go with the platic traditional ones again if I had to do over.
Reply:the invisible braces take much longer but you don't feel like it's there
Getting 4 teeth extracted for braces?
I am just looking for reassurance that getting for teeth (bicuspids I think) removed for braces is not as bad as I think.
I think the dentist will be removing them all at once, and I WILL be awake.
Has anyone got any advice?
How long will it take for all 4?
Do people typically get the teeth removed BEFORE the braces are put on?
Getting 4 teeth extracted for braces?
My advice would be to not sweat it to much. They'll likely give you some novocaine to numb it or some laughing gas, so you won't feel it when it happens (though it will hurt the next day, sorry to say).
It shouldn't take to long, for four teeth though I'd guess anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how the dentist goes about it.
And yes, people do normally get teeth pulled before getting braces, because sometimes the braces wouldn't be able to straighten all the teeth otherwise and it would be pointless to even get braces then.
Reply:ya i got the same thing done...i had laughing gas though so obvoiusly i dont remember it and i didnt feel a thing. dont worry they will probably do the same thing to you unless you have crappy insurence
Reply:My friend had several teeth removed before braces were put in, i think thats normal
Reply:They give you some shots to numb the pain. I got two teeth pulled quite recently and that's why I stopped to read and answer your question. But, it doesn't hurt too bad, just like a slight pulling on your gums, the shots are the worst, and they aren't even that bad.
Best Wishes!
Reply:Yeah, they dope you up enough where you won't even feel it. Just get used to eating yogurt, and mashed corn for a while because that's all you'll be able to eat. But in all seriousness it isn't as bad as it sounds. The orthodontist understands how uncomfortable it can be, so they do their best to help out.
Reply:I had braces a looong time ago but also had to get 4 teeth removed, all adult teeth. I had too many teeth for my small mouth.
The teeth were removed, the braces went on, and 6-months later I had a great set of teeth (and still do).
Trust your dentist but if you're really worried I would get a 2nd opinion.
Reply:Don't listen to the people who say it hurts. You're awake because they put a shot in your mouth (painless). Believe me there is nothing at all to worry about. I promise.
Reply:Yes i have had this done before try 8 teeth all at once awake! well i had my 1st 4 teeth on top for my braces on when i got them pulled and no it doesnt hurt at all all you feeel is a lil tugging when they pull the teeth and you'll be numb and the shots just hurt a lil... like a little pinch..... and 4 teeth shouldnt take long at all maybe 30 min or less :] Good Luck =] it will be ok!
Reply:i had that exact treatment done
you want the truth???
you are awake they inject you in mouth so half of your face goes numb you feel a tiny scratch they pull your tooth out with pliers which you can't feel anyway
you need two appointment 2 teeth for each i think
Reply:If you need to, you have to get them taken out to make room to straighten the teeth. It won't be so bad since you will have freezing. The worse you think about it the more scared you will be. My brother did it and he is a chicken so I wouldnt worry! Good Luck!
Reply:My son had some teeth pulled before braces. That's how it's usually done. It would be harder to remove them once the braces are in place. They will give you plenty of Novocaine, so you won't feel any pain. You might feel a little tugging, but it doesn't hurt. Afterward you should take some ibuprofen (Advil), because you might have a little discomfort once the Novocaine wears off, but it won't be anything you can't handle. Good luck!
Reply:It's not uncommon to have teeth removed before getting braces. It helps eliminate overcrowding problems.
I'm guessing they'll wait a while after the extractions to let your mouth settle down.
Extractions are typically pretty fast assuming their are no complications like impactions.
Ask for some nitrous gas if you're not going to be otherwise sedated. It will help the time feel as if it's going faster.
Reply:The braces I don't don't really no about so I can't help w/ that
The teeth being pulled out, I know a thing or two... It won't hurt because they numb your mouth with novacaine and then they give u tyleneol w/ codeine. The makes you sleep all day. You can't eat anything hard for a few days. And you have to rinse your mouth with salt and warm water for about a week and a half. Other then that your good.
Reply:I actually just got braces on a month ago and teeth pulled, and yes they usually pull teeth before you get them on if your mouth is overcrowded because it gives your teeth space to shift. I didn't get any gas or valium when I got my teeth pulled (2 molars). They just numbed my mouth and pulled, the pressure is kinda weird but you don't feel any pain. Plus they give you pain meds after so any pain you may feel will be easily treated. GOOD LUCK!! AND DON'T WORRY PEOPLE GET TEETH PULLED EVERY DAY!! :)
Reply:well extracting the teeth doesnt hurt as much as when you first put the braces, you wont eat for several days you will only drink liquids ( water, soup, milkshakes)
Reply:I got 4 too! all at once!!!
Yeah, it really wasn't that bad. Especially since your getting yours all at once because then you only have to go through getting your mouth numbed and the blood 2 times.
My advice for you is to EAT ALOT before the appt, like I went to Bob Evans and ate crepes and sausages b4 my appt but i was too nervous to eat it all, so afterward i was hungry but its very hard to eat with gauze in your mouth. so dont be nervous and eat a lot so you wont be starving like i was.
And the morning after you get them pulled there will be blood and crap stuck to your toungue and the roof of your mouth, so try to drink a lot of water to prevent the caking.
And... relax while they pull your teeth because i didnt and i got SO dizzy i thought i would pass out. and i saw double. so relax and hold someones hang.
i had braces on while they pulled them but i think its more normal to have em pulled b4 you get them.
hope i helped and good luck!!! :)
-sof
Reply:This was many, many moons ago but I had the same thing done to me before I got my braces put on. 4 permanent teeth removed, all done at the same time. I have a small jaw and needed to have the teeth removed so it would be less crowded then the teeth could shift around and become straight when the braces were put on. I was awake when it was done but was given shots of novacaine so I didn't feel any pain. Afterwards you'll be numb for awhile and packed with cotton. Your dentist may give you some tylenol with codine or you might be fine with just Advil.
Reply:i got a tooth pulled and it DOES NOT hurt at all. no lie. u can even feel it. they only part that u can kind of feel is when they give u the novicane. but thats the worst part. i have to get teeth removed when i get my braces. and i dont think its that bad
I think the dentist will be removing them all at once, and I WILL be awake.
Has anyone got any advice?
How long will it take for all 4?
Do people typically get the teeth removed BEFORE the braces are put on?
Getting 4 teeth extracted for braces?
My advice would be to not sweat it to much. They'll likely give you some novocaine to numb it or some laughing gas, so you won't feel it when it happens (though it will hurt the next day, sorry to say).
It shouldn't take to long, for four teeth though I'd guess anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how the dentist goes about it.
And yes, people do normally get teeth pulled before getting braces, because sometimes the braces wouldn't be able to straighten all the teeth otherwise and it would be pointless to even get braces then.
Reply:ya i got the same thing done...i had laughing gas though so obvoiusly i dont remember it and i didnt feel a thing. dont worry they will probably do the same thing to you unless you have crappy insurence
Reply:My friend had several teeth removed before braces were put in, i think thats normal
Reply:They give you some shots to numb the pain. I got two teeth pulled quite recently and that's why I stopped to read and answer your question. But, it doesn't hurt too bad, just like a slight pulling on your gums, the shots are the worst, and they aren't even that bad.
Best Wishes!
Reply:Yeah, they dope you up enough where you won't even feel it. Just get used to eating yogurt, and mashed corn for a while because that's all you'll be able to eat. But in all seriousness it isn't as bad as it sounds. The orthodontist understands how uncomfortable it can be, so they do their best to help out.
Reply:I had braces a looong time ago but also had to get 4 teeth removed, all adult teeth. I had too many teeth for my small mouth.
The teeth were removed, the braces went on, and 6-months later I had a great set of teeth (and still do).
Trust your dentist but if you're really worried I would get a 2nd opinion.
Reply:Don't listen to the people who say it hurts. You're awake because they put a shot in your mouth (painless). Believe me there is nothing at all to worry about. I promise.
Reply:Yes i have had this done before try 8 teeth all at once awake! well i had my 1st 4 teeth on top for my braces on when i got them pulled and no it doesnt hurt at all all you feeel is a lil tugging when they pull the teeth and you'll be numb and the shots just hurt a lil... like a little pinch..... and 4 teeth shouldnt take long at all maybe 30 min or less :] Good Luck =] it will be ok!
Reply:i had that exact treatment done
you want the truth???
you are awake they inject you in mouth so half of your face goes numb you feel a tiny scratch they pull your tooth out with pliers which you can't feel anyway
you need two appointment 2 teeth for each i think
Reply:If you need to, you have to get them taken out to make room to straighten the teeth. It won't be so bad since you will have freezing. The worse you think about it the more scared you will be. My brother did it and he is a chicken so I wouldnt worry! Good Luck!
Reply:My son had some teeth pulled before braces. That's how it's usually done. It would be harder to remove them once the braces are in place. They will give you plenty of Novocaine, so you won't feel any pain. You might feel a little tugging, but it doesn't hurt. Afterward you should take some ibuprofen (Advil), because you might have a little discomfort once the Novocaine wears off, but it won't be anything you can't handle. Good luck!
Reply:It's not uncommon to have teeth removed before getting braces. It helps eliminate overcrowding problems.
I'm guessing they'll wait a while after the extractions to let your mouth settle down.
Extractions are typically pretty fast assuming their are no complications like impactions.
Ask for some nitrous gas if you're not going to be otherwise sedated. It will help the time feel as if it's going faster.
Reply:The braces I don't don't really no about so I can't help w/ that
The teeth being pulled out, I know a thing or two... It won't hurt because they numb your mouth with novacaine and then they give u tyleneol w/ codeine. The makes you sleep all day. You can't eat anything hard for a few days. And you have to rinse your mouth with salt and warm water for about a week and a half. Other then that your good.
Reply:I actually just got braces on a month ago and teeth pulled, and yes they usually pull teeth before you get them on if your mouth is overcrowded because it gives your teeth space to shift. I didn't get any gas or valium when I got my teeth pulled (2 molars). They just numbed my mouth and pulled, the pressure is kinda weird but you don't feel any pain. Plus they give you pain meds after so any pain you may feel will be easily treated. GOOD LUCK!! AND DON'T WORRY PEOPLE GET TEETH PULLED EVERY DAY!! :)
Reply:well extracting the teeth doesnt hurt as much as when you first put the braces, you wont eat for several days you will only drink liquids ( water, soup, milkshakes)
Reply:I got 4 too! all at once!!!
Yeah, it really wasn't that bad. Especially since your getting yours all at once because then you only have to go through getting your mouth numbed and the blood 2 times.
My advice for you is to EAT ALOT before the appt, like I went to Bob Evans and ate crepes and sausages b4 my appt but i was too nervous to eat it all, so afterward i was hungry but its very hard to eat with gauze in your mouth. so dont be nervous and eat a lot so you wont be starving like i was.
And the morning after you get them pulled there will be blood and crap stuck to your toungue and the roof of your mouth, so try to drink a lot of water to prevent the caking.
And... relax while they pull your teeth because i didnt and i got SO dizzy i thought i would pass out. and i saw double. so relax and hold someones hang.
i had braces on while they pulled them but i think its more normal to have em pulled b4 you get them.
hope i helped and good luck!!! :)
-sof
Reply:This was many, many moons ago but I had the same thing done to me before I got my braces put on. 4 permanent teeth removed, all done at the same time. I have a small jaw and needed to have the teeth removed so it would be less crowded then the teeth could shift around and become straight when the braces were put on. I was awake when it was done but was given shots of novacaine so I didn't feel any pain. Afterwards you'll be numb for awhile and packed with cotton. Your dentist may give you some tylenol with codine or you might be fine with just Advil.
Reply:i got a tooth pulled and it DOES NOT hurt at all. no lie. u can even feel it. they only part that u can kind of feel is when they give u the novicane. but thats the worst part. i have to get teeth removed when i get my braces. and i dont think its that bad
How much does it cost to get teeth braces in mexico?
It depends where and what type you want. If you do it in a border town with the US, it probably will be more expensive; however, most likely will still cheaper than in the US. If you do it, inside the republic you are going to get a better price. I do not know the exact price, but I paid $20 US dollars to get my teeth clean. I hope this helps.
How much does it cost to get teeth braces in mexico?
Unless you are able to go down to Mexico every 6 weeks or so, it is not worth getting your braces there. Not many orthodontists take over cases that have been started by another doctor. I don't know one orthodontist that would take over a case and not charge you for their time and expertise. In the end it could potentially cost you more by going there for the placement and someone else finishing the case in the US. Good luck with your decision and treatment.
How much does it cost to get teeth braces in mexico?
Unless you are able to go down to Mexico every 6 weeks or so, it is not worth getting your braces there. Not many orthodontists take over cases that have been started by another doctor. I don't know one orthodontist that would take over a case and not charge you for their time and expertise. In the end it could potentially cost you more by going there for the placement and someone else finishing the case in the US. Good luck with your decision and treatment.
Is it necessary to take off my teeth braces before I undergo a renal scan?
unless it is an MRI, you don't have to. " a renal scan" is probably not an MRI so, the answer is no it is not necessary.
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Overlapping Front Teeth (Already had braces)?
I had braces about 7 years ago. I wore a retainer afterwards like I was supposed to and they were perfectly straight. I now notice my front teeth are overlapping a little bit. Do you think this is because of my wisdom teeth? I really hate to get braces again but I think I might have to. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Overlapping Front Teeth (Already had braces)?
they could be extracted or ucould have ura or a invislign
Reply:Whoa...Hey, run don't walk to your dentist. If you do have wisdom teeth coming in they can certainly mess up the alignment of your teeth. Your retainer can't do anything about that..get to your DDS, ASAP...Good luck and I wish you well.
Reply:Yes, it is most likely the wisdom teeth, but have you still been wearing your retainers at night? That helps prevent the teeth from moving. Anyways, normally they require you to have your wisdom teeth out now if you get braces to prevent this.
Overlapping Front Teeth (Already had braces)?
they could be extracted or ucould have ura or a invislign
Reply:Whoa...Hey, run don't walk to your dentist. If you do have wisdom teeth coming in they can certainly mess up the alignment of your teeth. Your retainer can't do anything about that..get to your DDS, ASAP...Good luck and I wish you well.
Reply:Yes, it is most likely the wisdom teeth, but have you still been wearing your retainers at night? That helps prevent the teeth from moving. Anyways, normally they require you to have your wisdom teeth out now if you get braces to prevent this.
Wisdom teeth removal for braces?
My orthodontist told me that I have got to get 4 pre molars removed for braces, in order to make enough room for the rest of my teeth to get into line.
Can I not wait for my wisdom teeth to come out and instead get them pulled instead of my pre molars?
wisdom teeth are useless I hear, so I do not understand why I cannot wait for then to erupt and then have them removed instead of my pre molars.
Wisdom teeth removal for braces?
There must already be crowding for him to want to remove 4 pre molars. The added wisdom teeth would cause severe crowding, which would not be a good thing, and would not be comfortable at all. When the wisdom teeth begin coming in your orthodontist will work with the dentist that will be pulling them.
Reply:You need to ask your orthodontist this question, or get a second opinion from another orthodontist.
He probably meant that, in addition to one day removing your wisdom teeth, you need to also have 4 pre molars removed for your braces.
The earlier you can get your braces, the better. If you wait until your wisdom teeth come in, you'll be 15 or 16 and that's not an optimum time to have your braces.
Ask him if it's worth waiting for your wisdom teeth.
Good luck
Can I not wait for my wisdom teeth to come out and instead get them pulled instead of my pre molars?
wisdom teeth are useless I hear, so I do not understand why I cannot wait for then to erupt and then have them removed instead of my pre molars.
Wisdom teeth removal for braces?
There must already be crowding for him to want to remove 4 pre molars. The added wisdom teeth would cause severe crowding, which would not be a good thing, and would not be comfortable at all. When the wisdom teeth begin coming in your orthodontist will work with the dentist that will be pulling them.
Reply:You need to ask your orthodontist this question, or get a second opinion from another orthodontist.
He probably meant that, in addition to one day removing your wisdom teeth, you need to also have 4 pre molars removed for your braces.
The earlier you can get your braces, the better. If you wait until your wisdom teeth come in, you'll be 15 or 16 and that's not an optimum time to have your braces.
Ask him if it's worth waiting for your wisdom teeth.
Good luck
Problem with my teeth! also my braces..?
okay i have braces for almost 3 months now.. after my two front teeth moved and been attached to each other, i noticed a very very small blackish spot on my teeth. it was in between the 2 front teeth. I also noticed that the black color is from myright front teeth..
what is happening? is this a sign of tooth decay? I floss floss and floss but still the black wont go away..
huhuhu.. im starting to be so sad and dissapointed..
any suggestions? ansswers? comments?
Problem with my teeth! also my braces..?
It may be a cavity. Let your dentist know so they can take care of it sooner than later.
Edited: You can go to either, whoever does your regular cleanings. If it is a cavity, they will drill it clean %26amp; fill it. The dentist can get to cavities very easily between the teeth.
Reply:god man! go to your dentist, i wore braces for 3 years %26amp; a half %26amp; nothing like that happened...
Reply:well i sugest you go to your dentist, or orthedontist. it could be a cavity. my advise is, get crest pro health, it's a mouthwash. it really cleans your teeth
Reply:YES ITS A CAVITY, THE DENTIST CAN RESTORE IT WITH A TOOTH COLORED FILLING, YOU WONT EVEN KNOW ITS THERE.
what is happening? is this a sign of tooth decay? I floss floss and floss but still the black wont go away..
huhuhu.. im starting to be so sad and dissapointed..
any suggestions? ansswers? comments?
Problem with my teeth! also my braces..?
It may be a cavity. Let your dentist know so they can take care of it sooner than later.
Edited: You can go to either, whoever does your regular cleanings. If it is a cavity, they will drill it clean %26amp; fill it. The dentist can get to cavities very easily between the teeth.
Reply:god man! go to your dentist, i wore braces for 3 years %26amp; a half %26amp; nothing like that happened...
Reply:well i sugest you go to your dentist, or orthedontist. it could be a cavity. my advise is, get crest pro health, it's a mouthwash. it really cleans your teeth
Reply:YES ITS A CAVITY, THE DENTIST CAN RESTORE IT WITH A TOOTH COLORED FILLING, YOU WONT EVEN KNOW ITS THERE.
Teeth loosened from braces?
I got my braces tightened a couple weeks ago. On my bottom row of teeth, I still have 2 loose teeth. Should I call my orthodontist?
Teeth loosened from braces?
You mentioned that they are "still loose"? were they loosened from tightening or prior to that?
Are they primary teeth? although I wouldn't think so if your wearing the braces now.
And do you keep wiggling them to see if they have settled down yet?
Contact your orthodontist and they will happily give you some advise....that's what they get the big bucks for!
Reply:when in doubt, always call the professional, that's what you are paying them for!
Reply:Not a professional dentist or anything. But I remember when I had braces years ago, and after they were tightened that they were a little loose.
But it would be better to see your ortho. He will give you a better response :)
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Teeth loosened from braces?
You mentioned that they are "still loose"? were they loosened from tightening or prior to that?
Are they primary teeth? although I wouldn't think so if your wearing the braces now.
And do you keep wiggling them to see if they have settled down yet?
Contact your orthodontist and they will happily give you some advise....that's what they get the big bucks for!
Reply:when in doubt, always call the professional, that's what you are paying them for!
Reply:Not a professional dentist or anything. But I remember when I had braces years ago, and after they were tightened that they were a little loose.
But it would be better to see your ortho. He will give you a better response :)
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Help anyone! I have lost 4 teeth and have a new teeth braces. what can I eat?
i dont have braces but my brother does and he says it hurts lik hell wen u get them tightend so i always buy him mash potatoes from kfc he enjoys it
Will a child whose parents had braces before have perfect teeth?
Imagine it this way.
A man and woman with bad crooked teeth. They get braces. They end up with perfect teeth. Later on in life they marry and they have a child. Here's the question:
Will the child have perfect teeth if it's in their parents DNA? Or will the child have bad crooked teeth just like the parent's used to have, and so the child would have to get braces too?
Will a child whose parents had braces before have perfect teeth?
It is pretty unpredictable! It could go either way and can be affected by oral habits (like thumbsucking) that have nothing to do with Mom and Dad. Though my husband and I both had braces and I would'nt be surprised if my son needs them!
JAMRDH -a dental hygienist
Reply:thats a good question but i think the child will get bad teeth because all braces do is straighten and does nothing to the blood
Reply:Braces don't change your DNA, most importantly, but just b/c parents have bad/crooked teeth doesn't necessarily mean the child will. Prolly more of a chance, but you never know...
Reply:Unless the child is born with braces, the answer is no.
All the braces in the world won't change your DNA.
Reply:Just because the parents had bad/crooked teeth doen't mean the kids will. How about 2 parents that had perfect teeth and everyone in both their families having perfect teeth and then all 3 of their kids have crooked teeth? It could go either way, and the parents braces have nothing to do with it.
A man and woman with bad crooked teeth. They get braces. They end up with perfect teeth. Later on in life they marry and they have a child. Here's the question:
Will the child have perfect teeth if it's in their parents DNA? Or will the child have bad crooked teeth just like the parent's used to have, and so the child would have to get braces too?
Will a child whose parents had braces before have perfect teeth?
It is pretty unpredictable! It could go either way and can be affected by oral habits (like thumbsucking) that have nothing to do with Mom and Dad. Though my husband and I both had braces and I would'nt be surprised if my son needs them!
JAMRDH -a dental hygienist
Reply:thats a good question but i think the child will get bad teeth because all braces do is straighten and does nothing to the blood
Reply:Braces don't change your DNA, most importantly, but just b/c parents have bad/crooked teeth doesn't necessarily mean the child will. Prolly more of a chance, but you never know...
Reply:Unless the child is born with braces, the answer is no.
All the braces in the world won't change your DNA.
Reply:Just because the parents had bad/crooked teeth doen't mean the kids will. How about 2 parents that had perfect teeth and everyone in both their families having perfect teeth and then all 3 of their kids have crooked teeth? It could go either way, and the parents braces have nothing to do with it.
Might have to get my teeth pulled for braces?
My orthodontist said that because my teeth are crowded and I have a "stuck" wisdom tooth I might have to have 4 teeth (2 on the bottom and 2 on the top) pulled to make more space in my mouth. He said that it is not for sure yet but likely--he might change his mind and I won't have my teeth pulled (that would be great), but I am REALLY nervous at the possabillity of my teeth being pulled.
If anybody can help me that would be great.
-What is it like to get teeth pulled?
-What is the process/What do they do when they pull your teeth?
-Does it hurt?
-What does it feel like afterwords?
-Should I get 2 done at one appointment and then 2 at another or should I do it all at the same time?
-Any other information about getting teeth pulled would be really great!
I would really like to hear from people who have gotten their teeth pulled for braces and dentist who have delt with this situation before
Any kind of comfort you could offer me would be great.
Thanks in advance
Might have to get my teeth pulled for braces?
it is acommon procedure to pull 4 teeth before starting orthodontic treatment since you have crowded teeth
and the answers you want are
-What is it like to get teeth pulled?
totally painless procedure
What is the process/What do they do when they pull your teeth?
dentist start giving you local anesthesia using injection
the pain of injection can be decreased by applying anesthetic gel to the site prior to the injection
during extraction you feel nothing except the slight pressure
used to pull tooth out but no pain
-Does it hurt?
no it does not
-What does it feel like afterwords?
you will be unable to eat hard food on the area of extraction
for 3 days but you can eat soft food
-Should I get 2 done at one appointment and then 2 at another or should I do it all at the same time?
you can do the 4 in the same time but anesthetizing 4 quarters means that numbness following anesthesia will be too much and very unpleasant feeling
my advice to do 2 in atom this is much easier for you
last note
after extraction follow your dentist instruction carefully
and don't be afraid
good luck dear
Reply:1 st get a second opinion and next just relax.....also i would say get it done on a Friday so you can rest the weekend......
Reply:I did have then taken out and it was well worth it. Yes it sucked, but I was awake so if you can be put to sleep I would recommend it. Once the teeth are out they feel weird, the openings but once you braces start doing their things in a couple of years the spaces will be gone. If anything get a second opinion.
Reply:I feel your pain. I had 4 teeth pulled as well. The ones in the very back. I was nervous too but after it was over you feel better except for feeling crappy about the fact that you can't eat the foods you want. But the endless ice cream and Jell-o is great :0). The dentist will just numb you and taking the teeth out depends. if the tooth is under the gums and is pushing on your teeth he'll Numb the gums and he'll pull it out. The tooth is long, though; it's crazy! But he'll probably suture your gums or not and that makes space for your wisdom teeth. I don't know about your procedure but it might go somewhere along those lines, depending on the dentist as well. Hope this helps. Don't worry, you will only feel some pressure while the tooth is being pulled out, but that's about it. It's nothing to worry about. But hey, it's worth it. You get a nice smile when it's over.
Reply:don't worry it doesn't hurt. they numb your mouth (this hurts a bit)and pull it. when they pull it it just feels feels like wiggling a big tooth if they numbed it enough.I've had 4 teeth pulled also it is better to get them done 2 first and 2 a second time. it hurts a bit after , ice cream helps. get it done on a friday so u can rest for the weekend. good luck!
Reply:I just got braces 2 weeks ago and had to have four teeth pulled. All they do is just numb you with novaine and then they take an instrument and move the tooth back and forth to loosen it and then they pull it out. One of my teeth had to be surgically removed which meant that he had to cut down into the gum to pull it out. That was the only really painful site. Afterwards, you will still be numb for a few hours and you will experience some soreness. I had all mine done at one time, so its up to you and your dentist if you want to do it over 2 visits. It might be better to get them pulled all at once. I was just so anxious to get my braces so I just went ahead and did it to get it over with. Email me if I can be of further help.
Reply:dont worry. If you need teeth removed then they will give you pain medicine (probably local anesthesia to prevent feeling anything). You will look great when the braces are complete and the orthodontist knows what he/she is doing. Trust them they have done this before with other patients. Having teeth removed is common.
Reply:OK i had mine done 2 days ago. Here is how my day went.
It was a wednesday and i had to meet my orthodontist at his office at 8 a.m. I woke up as if it were a regular school day and met my ortho at his office. The guy who pulled them was only a couple of blocks from my ortho. so we walked and when i got there they called me back and i sat in the chair. Then he came in and gave me a q-tip with this numbing stuff. Then he gave me a 4 shots because like u i needed 4 pulled to make room for braces. The shot felt like a pinch and kinda hurt. Then he left for a couple of min and after 3 min my mouth was very very numb. Then he took this tool and pushed my tooth and this hurt the worst. Even with novacain. He told me to tell him when it was unbearable pain and he would give me more novacain. Well i ended up getting the shot 8 times. Once he pushed it around he took another tool and swirled it around and pulled it out. That didnt hurt at all. He did this 4 times and it took about 45 min. Then they put some gauges in. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you take these out your mouth will bleed profusly and it may take longer to get the braces on. You have to wear them for an hour afterwards. Then when i got out of the chair i fell because i felt lightheaded for some reason. Once i got back on my feet i had to walk ALL the way back to the orthodontists office to my moms car. And since i got all those shots my mouth was so numb i coudnt feel my own saliva. So i was drooling everywhere. I felt dehrydrated but my mouth was full with spit. But when i got home my gums really hurt. To my surprise they didnt pull the teeth like you do when you lose your baby teeth. They actually pull the roots along with it. I ate some ramen noodles when i got hungry and later i tried some chicken fingers but that didnt work out too good. My mouth was numb for about 4 hours afterwards. Chewing doesnt work because if anything touches your gums where the teeth were pulled it will hurt. If your gums are still bleeding hours afterwards put more gauges in. They will be purple for about a week afterwards but thats normal. Now its been 2 days and today i ate tacos at school for lunch. The only thing i wish i could stop is this feeling that when i move my tounge there is a hole. There is also a tickle sensation going on. I would suggest getting them pulled all at one time unless you wanna go through this twice. Just know that in 2 years you will have perfect teeth and it will be worth it. I hope everything goes well and you get what you want.
If anybody can help me that would be great.
-What is it like to get teeth pulled?
-What is the process/What do they do when they pull your teeth?
-Does it hurt?
-What does it feel like afterwords?
-Should I get 2 done at one appointment and then 2 at another or should I do it all at the same time?
-Any other information about getting teeth pulled would be really great!
I would really like to hear from people who have gotten their teeth pulled for braces and dentist who have delt with this situation before
Any kind of comfort you could offer me would be great.
Thanks in advance
Might have to get my teeth pulled for braces?
it is acommon procedure to pull 4 teeth before starting orthodontic treatment since you have crowded teeth
and the answers you want are
-What is it like to get teeth pulled?
totally painless procedure
What is the process/What do they do when they pull your teeth?
dentist start giving you local anesthesia using injection
the pain of injection can be decreased by applying anesthetic gel to the site prior to the injection
during extraction you feel nothing except the slight pressure
used to pull tooth out but no pain
-Does it hurt?
no it does not
-What does it feel like afterwords?
you will be unable to eat hard food on the area of extraction
for 3 days but you can eat soft food
-Should I get 2 done at one appointment and then 2 at another or should I do it all at the same time?
you can do the 4 in the same time but anesthetizing 4 quarters means that numbness following anesthesia will be too much and very unpleasant feeling
my advice to do 2 in atom this is much easier for you
last note
after extraction follow your dentist instruction carefully
and don't be afraid
good luck dear
Reply:1 st get a second opinion and next just relax.....also i would say get it done on a Friday so you can rest the weekend......
Reply:I did have then taken out and it was well worth it. Yes it sucked, but I was awake so if you can be put to sleep I would recommend it. Once the teeth are out they feel weird, the openings but once you braces start doing their things in a couple of years the spaces will be gone. If anything get a second opinion.
Reply:I feel your pain. I had 4 teeth pulled as well. The ones in the very back. I was nervous too but after it was over you feel better except for feeling crappy about the fact that you can't eat the foods you want. But the endless ice cream and Jell-o is great :0). The dentist will just numb you and taking the teeth out depends. if the tooth is under the gums and is pushing on your teeth he'll Numb the gums and he'll pull it out. The tooth is long, though; it's crazy! But he'll probably suture your gums or not and that makes space for your wisdom teeth. I don't know about your procedure but it might go somewhere along those lines, depending on the dentist as well. Hope this helps. Don't worry, you will only feel some pressure while the tooth is being pulled out, but that's about it. It's nothing to worry about. But hey, it's worth it. You get a nice smile when it's over.
Reply:don't worry it doesn't hurt. they numb your mouth (this hurts a bit)and pull it. when they pull it it just feels feels like wiggling a big tooth if they numbed it enough.I've had 4 teeth pulled also it is better to get them done 2 first and 2 a second time. it hurts a bit after , ice cream helps. get it done on a friday so u can rest for the weekend. good luck!
Reply:I just got braces 2 weeks ago and had to have four teeth pulled. All they do is just numb you with novaine and then they take an instrument and move the tooth back and forth to loosen it and then they pull it out. One of my teeth had to be surgically removed which meant that he had to cut down into the gum to pull it out. That was the only really painful site. Afterwards, you will still be numb for a few hours and you will experience some soreness. I had all mine done at one time, so its up to you and your dentist if you want to do it over 2 visits. It might be better to get them pulled all at once. I was just so anxious to get my braces so I just went ahead and did it to get it over with. Email me if I can be of further help.
Reply:dont worry. If you need teeth removed then they will give you pain medicine (probably local anesthesia to prevent feeling anything). You will look great when the braces are complete and the orthodontist knows what he/she is doing. Trust them they have done this before with other patients. Having teeth removed is common.
Reply:OK i had mine done 2 days ago. Here is how my day went.
It was a wednesday and i had to meet my orthodontist at his office at 8 a.m. I woke up as if it were a regular school day and met my ortho at his office. The guy who pulled them was only a couple of blocks from my ortho. so we walked and when i got there they called me back and i sat in the chair. Then he came in and gave me a q-tip with this numbing stuff. Then he gave me a 4 shots because like u i needed 4 pulled to make room for braces. The shot felt like a pinch and kinda hurt. Then he left for a couple of min and after 3 min my mouth was very very numb. Then he took this tool and pushed my tooth and this hurt the worst. Even with novacain. He told me to tell him when it was unbearable pain and he would give me more novacain. Well i ended up getting the shot 8 times. Once he pushed it around he took another tool and swirled it around and pulled it out. That didnt hurt at all. He did this 4 times and it took about 45 min. Then they put some gauges in. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you take these out your mouth will bleed profusly and it may take longer to get the braces on. You have to wear them for an hour afterwards. Then when i got out of the chair i fell because i felt lightheaded for some reason. Once i got back on my feet i had to walk ALL the way back to the orthodontists office to my moms car. And since i got all those shots my mouth was so numb i coudnt feel my own saliva. So i was drooling everywhere. I felt dehrydrated but my mouth was full with spit. But when i got home my gums really hurt. To my surprise they didnt pull the teeth like you do when you lose your baby teeth. They actually pull the roots along with it. I ate some ramen noodles when i got hungry and later i tried some chicken fingers but that didnt work out too good. My mouth was numb for about 4 hours afterwards. Chewing doesnt work because if anything touches your gums where the teeth were pulled it will hurt. If your gums are still bleeding hours afterwards put more gauges in. They will be purple for about a week afterwards but thats normal. Now its been 2 days and today i ate tacos at school for lunch. The only thing i wish i could stop is this feeling that when i move my tounge there is a hole. There is also a tickle sensation going on. I would suggest getting them pulled all at one time unless you wanna go through this twice. Just know that in 2 years you will have perfect teeth and it will be worth it. I hope everything goes well and you get what you want.
Teeth whitening gum & braces?
I have braces, so can I use teeth whitening gum? Will the parts under my braces still be ugly? ahh help./
Teeth whitening gum %26amp; braces?
You should probably wait until after you get your braces off to do any kind of whitening. The reason why is because the spaces under the brackets will stay the same color while the rest of the tooth will become brighter and then when you get your braces off you will have a dark square on every tooth. I don't think you would want that. I don't know this for sure but I think that if you do try to whiten your teeth that is what will happen. Hope I helped.
Reply:eh thats probably just like using teeth whitening tooth paste..i think its alright but im not sure
Reply:why dont u brush with Crest whitening toothpaste? thats wat i do and i have braces.
Reply:yeah they most likely will stay the same colour. i suggest you wait til you've had your braces off before your start whitening your teeth
Reply:Teeth whitening gum will not effect your teeth with braces..but do not listen to the other commenters when they said to use whitening toothpaste...DO NOT USE WHITENING TOOTHPASTE..it will definately make dark spots of where your brackets were..whitening toothpaste+braces=a big NO. lol..hopefully that helped! [:
Reply:Do NOT use a whitening toothpaste or any kind of gum.
The areas around the brackets will be white.. but under the brackets will still be the color of your teeth when you got your braces. I just got mine yesturday and she went over everything and she specifically said NO WHITENING PRODUCTS! There was a girl in the office who had just gotten hers off and she had done what they told her not to do and she had noticable scaring.
Just wait until you get them off to whiten your teeth.
Reply:It may give your teeth uneven whitening results since there are some areas that are covered by braces. Try to wait when your braces are taken off to start your teeth whitening procedure.
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Teeth whitening gum %26amp; braces?
You should probably wait until after you get your braces off to do any kind of whitening. The reason why is because the spaces under the brackets will stay the same color while the rest of the tooth will become brighter and then when you get your braces off you will have a dark square on every tooth. I don't think you would want that. I don't know this for sure but I think that if you do try to whiten your teeth that is what will happen. Hope I helped.
Reply:eh thats probably just like using teeth whitening tooth paste..i think its alright but im not sure
Reply:why dont u brush with Crest whitening toothpaste? thats wat i do and i have braces.
Reply:yeah they most likely will stay the same colour. i suggest you wait til you've had your braces off before your start whitening your teeth
Reply:Teeth whitening gum will not effect your teeth with braces..but do not listen to the other commenters when they said to use whitening toothpaste...DO NOT USE WHITENING TOOTHPASTE..it will definately make dark spots of where your brackets were..whitening toothpaste+braces=a big NO. lol..hopefully that helped! [:
Reply:Do NOT use a whitening toothpaste or any kind of gum.
The areas around the brackets will be white.. but under the brackets will still be the color of your teeth when you got your braces. I just got mine yesturday and she went over everything and she specifically said NO WHITENING PRODUCTS! There was a girl in the office who had just gotten hers off and she had done what they told her not to do and she had noticable scaring.
Just wait until you get them off to whiten your teeth.
Reply:It may give your teeth uneven whitening results since there are some areas that are covered by braces. Try to wait when your braces are taken off to start your teeth whitening procedure.
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How can a dentist say a child needs teeth braces when there are still baby teeth in her mouth?
Its all about $$$$
How can a dentist say a child needs teeth braces when there are still baby teeth in her mouth?
I think you should ignore it, you shouldn't be taking your kid to the dentist either if she still has baby teeth, you're just wasting your money because you never know what her teeth will look like once her adult ones comes out, she may not need braces....but that's just me.
Reply:you should forget about what your dentist is saying hes trying to rip you off. wait till her adult teeth come out then you can get braces for her.
Reply:The three people who have answered seem like bitter, angry, and very ignorant people.
When the adult teeth begin to come in, there could be evidence of crowding. It could be your dentist is advising you to look forward to braces at a later time.
Of course you haven't given enough information about your child to know if this is good advice or not. If you don't think your dentist is correct, seek a second or third opinion.
You are NOT wasting time by taking a child to the dentist while they still have primary teeth. Even though they eventually fall out, decay in primary teeth is a disease and can affect the entire body, not to mention HURT!!
Not taking a child to the dentist can be viewed as willful neglect.
Reply:you can tell when a girl is about 5 and when a boy is about 7 if they are going to need braces when they are older. It depends on the size of their jaw, positioning of teeth, size of teeth etc. It really would not hurt to have a consultation with an orthodontist at this age to get his opinion.
Reply:There are landmarks that we look for and use to judge jaw development. Jaw length as well as constricted arches or crossbites can be evaluated as early as age 2 on some patients. It is NOT age- or sex-dependent. Every child is different.
I send a child for orthodontic evaluation as soon as I have any indication that they are not going to grow properly. It is FAR better - not to mention, usually cheaper - to intercept a problem and guide growth than wait for it to all go to heck and then try to push and shove the teeth around where they should have come in in the first place.
My response to the people who say it's all about the money is simply that you are wrong. If it was all about the money, we'd wait until the child's teeth were really screwed up so we could keep them in braces fro 4 or 5 years. Besides that, most dentists do not make one penny from orthodontic treatment, because we send the child to another dentist - the orthodontist - and we don't get a penny from that treatment. "Kickback" is illegal in every state in the country, so nobody is stupid enough to try that. Don't even think it.
Reply:I agree 100% with Dr. Sam. Crowding, spacing and the upper and lower jaws not aligning with each other can be recognized at a very early age. Some of these orthodontic problems can and should be corrected early, while others can wait. There are currently methods available which help to correct skeletal or jaw relationships which need to be performed while the child is growing. After growth is complete, the teeth can be moved but the result might not be as good. An early orthodontic consultation can evaluate the teeth and jaws do determine when treatment should be performed. I am a dentist who referred both of my daughters to an orthodontist at an early age because I could tell that they would require treatment.
Reply:Braces aren't all about teeth being crowded. My 5 year old will need braces. I can see it already. She has an overbite. Her bite is also a bit sideways. Braces can help those problems.
How can a dentist say a child needs teeth braces when there are still baby teeth in her mouth?
I think you should ignore it, you shouldn't be taking your kid to the dentist either if she still has baby teeth, you're just wasting your money because you never know what her teeth will look like once her adult ones comes out, she may not need braces....but that's just me.
Reply:you should forget about what your dentist is saying hes trying to rip you off. wait till her adult teeth come out then you can get braces for her.
Reply:The three people who have answered seem like bitter, angry, and very ignorant people.
When the adult teeth begin to come in, there could be evidence of crowding. It could be your dentist is advising you to look forward to braces at a later time.
Of course you haven't given enough information about your child to know if this is good advice or not. If you don't think your dentist is correct, seek a second or third opinion.
You are NOT wasting time by taking a child to the dentist while they still have primary teeth. Even though they eventually fall out, decay in primary teeth is a disease and can affect the entire body, not to mention HURT!!
Not taking a child to the dentist can be viewed as willful neglect.
Reply:you can tell when a girl is about 5 and when a boy is about 7 if they are going to need braces when they are older. It depends on the size of their jaw, positioning of teeth, size of teeth etc. It really would not hurt to have a consultation with an orthodontist at this age to get his opinion.
Reply:There are landmarks that we look for and use to judge jaw development. Jaw length as well as constricted arches or crossbites can be evaluated as early as age 2 on some patients. It is NOT age- or sex-dependent. Every child is different.
I send a child for orthodontic evaluation as soon as I have any indication that they are not going to grow properly. It is FAR better - not to mention, usually cheaper - to intercept a problem and guide growth than wait for it to all go to heck and then try to push and shove the teeth around where they should have come in in the first place.
My response to the people who say it's all about the money is simply that you are wrong. If it was all about the money, we'd wait until the child's teeth were really screwed up so we could keep them in braces fro 4 or 5 years. Besides that, most dentists do not make one penny from orthodontic treatment, because we send the child to another dentist - the orthodontist - and we don't get a penny from that treatment. "Kickback" is illegal in every state in the country, so nobody is stupid enough to try that. Don't even think it.
Reply:I agree 100% with Dr. Sam. Crowding, spacing and the upper and lower jaws not aligning with each other can be recognized at a very early age. Some of these orthodontic problems can and should be corrected early, while others can wait. There are currently methods available which help to correct skeletal or jaw relationships which need to be performed while the child is growing. After growth is complete, the teeth can be moved but the result might not be as good. An early orthodontic consultation can evaluate the teeth and jaws do determine when treatment should be performed. I am a dentist who referred both of my daughters to an orthodontist at an early age because I could tell that they would require treatment.
Reply:Braces aren't all about teeth being crowded. My 5 year old will need braces. I can see it already. She has an overbite. Her bite is also a bit sideways. Braces can help those problems.
What's the best color for teeth braces??? (w/ reasons)?
white??
pink??
green??
purple??
blue??
others???
What's the best color for teeth braces??? (w/ reasons)?
dark blue, an universal colour. many people i know have dark blue and it really matches their jeans and whatever they are wearing.
also, dark blue doesnt stain easily rather than the other lighter colours.
well, i personally love the colour, but its all up to you.
actually, if you have dark hair, this might look pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmA5ZzagI...
she looks so pretty, don't you think?
good luck~ xxx im getting braces soon, worried! :)
Reply:purple!
Reply:blueeeee
Reply:Clear! The less you can see the better - believe me :)
Reply:4 girls? pink or purple =)
Reply:Light blue, it looks clean. Doesn't bring to mind thoughts of mold or decay.
Reply:Definitely white....did you consider getting braces that go on the inside of the mouth. a bit more expensive but less noticeable.
Reply:Rainbow. You'll get all the colors and you wouldn't have to think about which one you'd want..
Reply:Some pinks go yellow.
Reply:any colour excetp white and see through cos wen i had braces and ate something coloured like curry it would make it an UGLY COLOUR and looks disgusting so anything except white and see thru
Reply:Not white it will show how not white your teeth are...i always did bright crazy colors just let it be your own style thats what i always did!
Reply:Hyyaa I Had White Ones They Really Were Awful Cause Yhu Couldnt Eat Without Getting somthing Stuck In Them And It Makes Your Teeth Look Yellow Cause There White As A Ghost!! Dont Go For Clear Either!!
Reply:Whatever you do don't get any colours like white or yellow or orange it makes your teeth look yellow. Go for a colour you like between Pink, Purple or Blue. Personally I like the sound of Blue but it's your mouth your choice. Those colours wont make your teeth appear yellow or make trapped food show up so much. Good Luck. Keep those braces Clean.
Reply:I would just go with clear because you cant see them as much and if you are going for a color get pink i guess but i would get clear, good luck :)
Reply:purple i think, that would look the cutest and would be the best colour for braces. my friend had purple braces and heaps of people loved them, although you can see them clearly (unlike clear braces, depends if you can afford them or not) at least what you can see is pretty and cute!!otherwise, maybe green or blue. whatever you do, just dont do yellow obviously!!!
basically, they would all look fine, just go for a colour you like the best.
good luckkk :)
Reply:clear because they are almost invisible.
only downside is they stain with some foods.
Reply:pink and purple.. dont go w. white bc it turns yellow %26amp; two colors together just looks the most childish
Reply:it all depends on ur body features %26amp; datt.
i warn u do not choose yellow, or white (unless its the clear white)
if u have hazel/brown hair, dark eyes %26amp; olive skin choose dark green or dark blue. if u have blonde hair %26amp; light toned skin choose pink or sky blue. %26amp; if ur eyes are blue defitanlly go for purple. if ur eyes are deep green u have to choose orange%26amp;black, my friend has them and it looks sick!! otherwise just choose ur favorite colors.. or see what ur frends think. hope i helped =] xxxx
hope i helped =]
Reply:it depends on the color of your teeth. if you have pearly white teeth, go for white. whitish-yellow teeth? peach. yellow teeth? yellow.
pink??
green??
purple??
blue??
others???
What's the best color for teeth braces??? (w/ reasons)?
dark blue, an universal colour. many people i know have dark blue and it really matches their jeans and whatever they are wearing.
also, dark blue doesnt stain easily rather than the other lighter colours.
well, i personally love the colour, but its all up to you.
actually, if you have dark hair, this might look pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmA5ZzagI...
she looks so pretty, don't you think?
good luck~ xxx im getting braces soon, worried! :)
Reply:purple!
Reply:blueeeee
Reply:Clear! The less you can see the better - believe me :)
Reply:4 girls? pink or purple =)
Reply:Light blue, it looks clean. Doesn't bring to mind thoughts of mold or decay.
Reply:Definitely white....did you consider getting braces that go on the inside of the mouth. a bit more expensive but less noticeable.
Reply:Rainbow. You'll get all the colors and you wouldn't have to think about which one you'd want..
Reply:Some pinks go yellow.
Reply:any colour excetp white and see through cos wen i had braces and ate something coloured like curry it would make it an UGLY COLOUR and looks disgusting so anything except white and see thru
Reply:Not white it will show how not white your teeth are...i always did bright crazy colors just let it be your own style thats what i always did!
Reply:Hyyaa I Had White Ones They Really Were Awful Cause Yhu Couldnt Eat Without Getting somthing Stuck In Them And It Makes Your Teeth Look Yellow Cause There White As A Ghost!! Dont Go For Clear Either!!
Reply:Whatever you do don't get any colours like white or yellow or orange it makes your teeth look yellow. Go for a colour you like between Pink, Purple or Blue. Personally I like the sound of Blue but it's your mouth your choice. Those colours wont make your teeth appear yellow or make trapped food show up so much. Good Luck. Keep those braces Clean.
Reply:I would just go with clear because you cant see them as much and if you are going for a color get pink i guess but i would get clear, good luck :)
Reply:purple i think, that would look the cutest and would be the best colour for braces. my friend had purple braces and heaps of people loved them, although you can see them clearly (unlike clear braces, depends if you can afford them or not) at least what you can see is pretty and cute!!otherwise, maybe green or blue. whatever you do, just dont do yellow obviously!!!
basically, they would all look fine, just go for a colour you like the best.
good luckkk :)
Reply:clear because they are almost invisible.
only downside is they stain with some foods.
Reply:pink and purple.. dont go w. white bc it turns yellow %26amp; two colors together just looks the most childish
Reply:it all depends on ur body features %26amp; datt.
i warn u do not choose yellow, or white (unless its the clear white)
if u have hazel/brown hair, dark eyes %26amp; olive skin choose dark green or dark blue. if u have blonde hair %26amp; light toned skin choose pink or sky blue. %26amp; if ur eyes are blue defitanlly go for purple. if ur eyes are deep green u have to choose orange%26amp;black, my friend has them and it looks sick!! otherwise just choose ur favorite colors.. or see what ur frends think. hope i helped =] xxxx
hope i helped =]
Reply:it depends on the color of your teeth. if you have pearly white teeth, go for white. whitish-yellow teeth? peach. yellow teeth? yellow.
What is the side effects wearing teeth braces?
u can't eat chewy food like pizza; or drink sodas and every month u get them tightened (joy!)
What is the side effects wearing teeth braces?
Why mutilate yourself? Do you really think that humans were meant to have perfectly straight teeth? Your teeth will be extremely weak as you get older. Try forcing your tooth to move its position in your gum, the gap that it leaves behind eventually results in weak teeth. Report It
Reply:they cut your gums and hurt your teeth when you have them tightened.
Reply:a beautiful smile
Reply:straight teeth
Reply:you will be made fun of in school.
Reply:striaght teeth!
Reply:Straighten, beautiful teeth?
Reply:A little soreness when you get them adjusted. Laughter when you look back at picures when you're older. Thats about it. Oh yeah, and straight teeth.
Reply:a little pain......pressure and when its all over with .....you have straight teeth
Reply:No sides effect
Reply:nothing. I wore braces for two years as a teen and thank heavens. It paid off. Actually I wear Invisalign now at night becuase I am finding that they are shifting on me again as I got older. The invisalign keeps it straight.
Reply:i have had braces but before i got them my friend told me that her orthadontist told her that your teeth could become very fragile and weak due to the tigtening of the teeth by the ortadontist. also marks were the braces were could be left behind if u dont brush properly
Reply:One of the MOST popular side effects of wearing braces is that you are more kissable during the brace wearing time. Isn't that the reason to get braces anyway....to be more kissable? I've also heard, though it's not confirmed, there is some LONG TERM side effect of getting straight teeth out of the deal too.
I dunno.....but the kisses would be worth getting the metal, straight or not.
Brace Away!!!!!
Reply:Pain on the first days... sore inside the mouth, and every time they adjust the braces the pain returns....easily treated with pain killers. If you do not maintain a strict regime of hygiene you might end up with stained teeth. The best side effect is that your smile is drastically improved, it is all worth it.
Reply:Since I currently am wearing braces, I can give quite a detailed account.
For the positive side, they straighten your teeth. Also, the color of the bands/ligatures can match your eyes/clothing/favorite sports teams, etc.
On the other hand, they can be quite a hassle to clean (flossing is a must), they cut your cheeks and gums up because of the exposed metal parts (especially when you first get them on and if they change bands), and you can get made fun of (which does not happen often at all). They are a special hassle when you play a brass instrument (namely a trombone, tuba, trumpet, or French horn)
Reply:sometimes they cut into your gums, but they make a wax that you can put on the braces where they cut in. your teeth get sore when you get them tightened. I would not advise drinking to much soda. I had my braces on for 5 years(it was supposed to be 2,but I moved a lot). I loved soda. that's all I would drink literally well to make a long story short the soda ate away at my teeth around the brackets. when I had them removed(they pull hard to get them off) It caused a couple holes in my teeth. so stay away from carbonated beverages.
Reply:They hurt and cut you up sometimes. Also you can have a relapse if your not careful. For instance I had braces over two years and now I have them again. I dont have crooked teeth but my top and bottom row of teeth dont touch. My mouth reshaped again from my strong tongue. Other than that there is no side effects.
Reply:This article is entitled - Straight Teeth, A Healthy "Side Effect" ...
seems like it was written just for you. Check out the URL below!
Reply:just that u r sore sometimes and the person at the begining is wrong they dont always cut your gums only if the wires r to long! you will be fine
Reply:there are a lot of things you are not allowed to eat. things you are limited to. like very hard things, and very gummy chewy things. but all in the end its worth it
What is the side effects wearing teeth braces?
Why mutilate yourself? Do you really think that humans were meant to have perfectly straight teeth? Your teeth will be extremely weak as you get older. Try forcing your tooth to move its position in your gum, the gap that it leaves behind eventually results in weak teeth. Report It
Reply:they cut your gums and hurt your teeth when you have them tightened.
Reply:a beautiful smile
Reply:straight teeth
Reply:you will be made fun of in school.
Reply:striaght teeth!
Reply:Straighten, beautiful teeth?
Reply:A little soreness when you get them adjusted. Laughter when you look back at picures when you're older. Thats about it. Oh yeah, and straight teeth.
Reply:a little pain......pressure and when its all over with .....you have straight teeth
Reply:No sides effect
Reply:nothing. I wore braces for two years as a teen and thank heavens. It paid off. Actually I wear Invisalign now at night becuase I am finding that they are shifting on me again as I got older. The invisalign keeps it straight.
Reply:i have had braces but before i got them my friend told me that her orthadontist told her that your teeth could become very fragile and weak due to the tigtening of the teeth by the ortadontist. also marks were the braces were could be left behind if u dont brush properly
Reply:One of the MOST popular side effects of wearing braces is that you are more kissable during the brace wearing time. Isn't that the reason to get braces anyway....to be more kissable? I've also heard, though it's not confirmed, there is some LONG TERM side effect of getting straight teeth out of the deal too.
I dunno.....but the kisses would be worth getting the metal, straight or not.
Brace Away!!!!!
Reply:Pain on the first days... sore inside the mouth, and every time they adjust the braces the pain returns....easily treated with pain killers. If you do not maintain a strict regime of hygiene you might end up with stained teeth. The best side effect is that your smile is drastically improved, it is all worth it.
Reply:Since I currently am wearing braces, I can give quite a detailed account.
For the positive side, they straighten your teeth. Also, the color of the bands/ligatures can match your eyes/clothing/favorite sports teams, etc.
On the other hand, they can be quite a hassle to clean (flossing is a must), they cut your cheeks and gums up because of the exposed metal parts (especially when you first get them on and if they change bands), and you can get made fun of (which does not happen often at all). They are a special hassle when you play a brass instrument (namely a trombone, tuba, trumpet, or French horn)
Reply:sometimes they cut into your gums, but they make a wax that you can put on the braces where they cut in. your teeth get sore when you get them tightened. I would not advise drinking to much soda. I had my braces on for 5 years(it was supposed to be 2,but I moved a lot). I loved soda. that's all I would drink literally well to make a long story short the soda ate away at my teeth around the brackets. when I had them removed(they pull hard to get them off) It caused a couple holes in my teeth. so stay away from carbonated beverages.
Reply:They hurt and cut you up sometimes. Also you can have a relapse if your not careful. For instance I had braces over two years and now I have them again. I dont have crooked teeth but my top and bottom row of teeth dont touch. My mouth reshaped again from my strong tongue. Other than that there is no side effects.
Reply:This article is entitled - Straight Teeth, A Healthy "Side Effect" ...
seems like it was written just for you. Check out the URL below!
Reply:just that u r sore sometimes and the person at the begining is wrong they dont always cut your gums only if the wires r to long! you will be fine
Reply:there are a lot of things you are not allowed to eat. things you are limited to. like very hard things, and very gummy chewy things. but all in the end its worth it
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