I just came from my orthodontist. He applied Dwight elastics to my braces. He also mentioned that we need to consider either extractions or interproximal...
Hi Cyndy. Everyone's case is so unique to themself. But I had some extractions, 4 from each quadrant of my mouth. This was to camoflage an underbite ... and...
I had extractions as well -- 4 teeth pulled (one from each quadrant) prior to my braces being put on. I simply had too many teeth for my mouth and without...
Wow, does your experience with the Pendulum sound familiar. By way of introduction I am a 34 year old father of 3 who started with a palate expander about 2...
It sure has been quite in here for a long time. I must assume that everyone has there braces off and no retainers. So we do not need to talk. I doubt that. I...
Hey Chris, and everyone else. Yeah, it really has been quiet here, not like years ago when it was near impossible to keep up with everyone. Here is my update,...
I agree, its been way to quiet here. Sure wish we could get more people to guve updates on their treatment. Maybe its like me, late in their treatment and...
Seven months in - watching the gaps move around :-) Seems like my face will have a totally different look if the front teeth are pulled back enough to match...
Hi everyone, I had my top braces put on in May, and the bottoms just recently. I was finally getting comfortable with the top ones and had seen a lot of...
I've had my braces fro about 15 months and hopefully have only 3 to go. I am going through some severe temperature sensitivity right now so I need to drink...
It sounds like you are miserable. I have the same problem with my brackets on my back molars because there is no wire through them. They didn't touch my...
Sorry I haven't posted much. I have a tendency to lurk and learn from others as this is still kind of new to me. I have had my braces on since March. Two...
My ortho wanted to either extract one lower front tooth - said no to that one...or file them down. Said no to that also as the teeth are too old and sensitive...
Kristeen, some cold sensitivity is normal, but if it is so extreme that you cannot use mouthwash, breathe with mouth open or eat/drink anything cold ... those...
You'll have good times and bad, but hopefully in the end you will see results that made it all worth it. Quite often, once the bad times are behind you, it...
You bet braces can change the sensitivity with your teeth. Mine have been very sensitive to cold things since my braces. I cant drink anything very cold and i...
I hope you do not need one. Didn't mean to scare you. But just an fyi, though ... with a good endodontist, a root canal is not nearly as awful as people...
I think my braces are slowly pulling one of my teeth up and out of the gums. Is that possible? I have one lower front tooth that is getting more and more...
I had one tooth in front become quit a bit taller, i thought the braces were pulling it up. I found out at me next appointment that the bracket had actually...
I joined this group in Jan of 2001, seven months before I got braces for the second time. I had been in a serious accident and some of my injuries included a...
Hi Jack, I certainly remember you. Sorry to hear you are back in braces again. But welcome back to the group. Good luck this time around ... third time will...
When I re-visited the group I was a little surprised and dissapointed that the posting of messages had almost stopped. In Jan 2003 there were over 650...
Hey Jack, Welcome back, I think...LOL I think you have me beat as a member here by a few days. I joined here after I got braces in Oct, 2000. Then got them...
Jeez, Jack - three times in braces. Cant say as that i would envy that record! What kind of surgery will you be having? How long will the braces be on this...
Thanks the warm welcome back. It was nice hearing from some familiar names. I don't know how long I'll be braced this time. I don't really care as long as...
Hi, I am new to the group... and just got braces. I am not quite 50 years old and feel rather silly with the whole metal mouth look... or my "grill" as my...
Hey! Welcome to the group. Here is some tips for you: Wax is your friend Mashed potatoes are a meal. It does get better. wear your rubber bands as directed. ...
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