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- I had my braces when I was 15 to fix my teeth, but it involved removing an impacted tooth. So it was removed and I had the braces. I had it for about a year and it made my teeth better, however I developed an underbite (the dentist told me that this was the cause of removing the impacted teeth). She made me use some sort of hardened mold to fix the underbite, but we had a severe argument and we never finished. The braces are gone and I don't use the hardened mold anymore, and it's been 2-3 years since that happened. Is there anyway to fix my underbite? The left side of my teeth are aligned but when it gets to the center to the right there's an underbite. ...Visitor from Phillipines (answer)
- I am missing all of my lower left molars. Is it still possible for me to still get lower braces?
...Visitor from GA (answer)
- Alternative to Braces? My 12 year old son was told by his dentist and the orthodontist that he needs braces because his K9s have no room to grow down. When he was 3 years old he had to have surgery and have all his back baby teeth removed due to liquid epilepsy meds rotting his teeth. They put silver caps on all the spaces with spacers. He only has one of these caps left, but his teeth are spread too far apart and there is no room for his adult K9s. Is there any alternative to braces in his case? None of his teeth are crooked and he has no cavities and takes very good care of his teeth. Any suggestions you may have would be great! ...Visitor from TN (answer)
- Can you get braces after a bone grafting procedure or gum grafting procedure?
...Visitor from GA (answer)
- I had braces several years ago, which did not work out as planned, and I would like to get them again because I am very self-conscious about my teeth. I am also having problems with my gums and some root resorption (which I am about to have). However, a while back someone told me that because of the root resorption, I would never be able to get braces again. Can anyone tell me if this is true? ...Visitor from NY (answer)
- I never had a brace as a child and maybe i should have as I really hate my teeth! Its mainly my two front ones and the two either side of that, they seem to stick out a little. Is there anything that can be done without a brace? Roughly how much would that cost? I am 33 yrs old so not sure if that makes a difference! ...Visitor from UK (answer)
- I have an overbite. I had braces, but that didn't seem to work. My question is: Would a jaw alignment be the answer to correct my overbite? My overbite is D/T/ protrusion of my lower half teeth. ...Visitor from VA (answer)
- Reversing undesirable look from extractions and braces: I had 4 extractions (2 upper and 2 lower) plus braces for overbite and am very unhappy with facial appearance. My braces have been off about a year and I don't wear my retainer in hopes the teeth will migrate back. Is there anyway to reverse this like opening the bite and pulling teeth forward? I wouldn't even mind having the spaces. I am looking for any alternatives. I don't know why my orthodondist didn't explain this too me before extracting. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- When your braces hurt should you put somrthing cold or hot on? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- I just got braces a couple weeks ago. The tooth to the right side of my front tooth has been loose. Is this normal because none of my other teeth are loose? It's really starting to bother me. ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- I have braces right now and I am getting them off in a couple months! But I was wondering if I will get squares on my teeth from the braces being there. I brush my teeth every morning and night I was just curious! If you could answer my question that would be wonderful! ...Visitor from CA
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- I had braces when I was 12 1/2 yrs old. Got them off when I was 15. I
wore my retainers for many years faithfully. About a year ago, my bottom
retainer broke. I am a full time student and don't have much money. I was
dismayed to see one of my teeth moved. When I got my retainers, my tooth was like that until the retainer was put in aligned position. It was fine until my retainer broke. I am wondering if I should get a new retainer as soon as possible? My teeth are the same so far, except for that one tooth that moved. I'm getting nervous going this long without a retainer for fear of other teeth shifting sooner or later. Should I get a new retainer as soon as possible? They're very expensive nowadays. I hear they can go as high as $400 apiece. ...Visitor from IL (answer)
- My 6 yr old son's teeth are far apart each other. At what age can he start having braces to fix the alignment? Are there other kid-friendly braces other than the common wired ones? ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Overbite with missing teeth: I am 29 years old. I had braces as a teenager but later on about 10
years my wisdom teeth on the top came in and pushed my teeth forward. I also had to have my molars on top pulled last year. I am so ashamed of my smile and would like to know if braces can still be an option even if my top teeth have moved back into an overbite. ...Visitor from MD (answer)
- I'm really worried. About 9 weeks ago my jaw started clicking and about 7 weeks ago my jaw locked completely. I've had braces for about a year now and to tell the truth I blame my orthodontist for everything that has happened. Can having 3 teeth moved and having your teeth moved back or around dramatically cause TMJ? I asked my orthodontist to fix it but he says that there is barely anything that I or he can do about it...help ...Visitor from OK (answer)
- I'm 24 and I have generalized spacing in my front teeth, top and bottom. I want to close the spaces but, I'm not interested in bonding or porcelain veneers. Is it possible to get braces or invisalign? Also, what could be the cause of me always biting my cheek even when I'm not chewing?...Visitor from NY (answer)
- I had braces put on my teeth 3 months ago. By the middle of the following month I had them removed as I was having a bad experience with them. Now I am having very bad head aches and pressure in the back of my head and my neck is stiff. This is usually worse at night when I try to sleep. Can this have anything to do with the braces? I am currently seeing a chiropractor. ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Speech Problems: I am 19 years old and i have been wearing braces for 5 months now. I have been talking with my tongue out when I say words with the s/z/and x sounds. I have been trying to fix this problem by trying to keep my tongue in but I find it to be rather difficult. I was wondering if you have any suggestions. ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- I'm 20 years old and have had braces on for almost 3 years. The expected time was only 18 to 24 months for correction of an overbite and overjet. My bottom teeth are straight but my top teeth are not able to move all the way back on account of them hitting the brackets on the bottom. Why doesn't the orthodontist just take off the bottom braces so that the top teeth can move back? Can I request that the bottom brackets are removed without refusal of the rest of the treatment? ...Visitor from PA (answer)
- Braces and Steroids: I'm 19 years old and I've had Braces for 5 years. The predicted time plan was 2 years. I have severe asthma and take oral cortisone steriods and have developed osteoporosis from it. I was wondering if this might have something to do with how fast my teeth are moving. ...Visitor from NC (answer)
- Are top braces always required when putting on bottom braces? ...Visitor from LA (answer)
- New Technology? I recently heard of a new technology for braces that has patient's wear metal braces, but on the other, non-visible side of teeth, or the inside of the teeth. Is this true or just a orthodontic rumor? ...Visitor from VA (answer)
- Braces - Sores I have had braces for over 2 years and have wires and
brackets that rub against the inside of my cheek, causing open sores. I do not like using wax, so I have been using things like oragel and taking ibuprofen. It's been a few weeks since my last visit to the orthodontist and now my cheek is quite swollen. Two of the sores are kind of yellow. When I'm eating I have a stinging in my cheek. Afterwards it appears that the yellow color is gone but then about an hour or so later it returns. I called my orthodontist and he doesn't have a license to prescibe antibiotics. Can you tell me what I should do? ...Visitor from TX (answer)
- Braces change facial features? My orthodontist said that I should wear braces. I have a bad bite and this is causing jaw problems. My question is, will the after result change the appearance of my lips or other facial features? I wouldn't want my lips to change from full to thin. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Fast Methods For Teeth Correction: All my other teeth are fine, except my canines, they have grown a bit outward. I really do not have the patience of waiting 3 yrs for braces to do their job. Is surgery a possibility? Or any other method to straighten the teeth. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Braces without Molars? I am 40 something years old and I am interested in improving my
smile. However, I had chemotherapy five years ago and because of this three of my molars cracked away right down to the gum line. My question is: Am I a candidate for braces even though I have three missing molars? ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Braces causing loose teeth: I have had braces for about 5 months now. When I was geting my teeth checked my front left tooth is really loose. I can move it with my tongue. My orthodontist said to leave the wires off to see if the tooth will strengthen by itself. Do you think it is possible for a really really loose tooth to strengthen itself and what should I do to help it ...Visitor from FL (answer)
- Braces breaking: My son had braces put on 2 months ago. His braces have broken off 4 times; where the bracket comes off the tooth. What would cause this and what do you recommend? The dentist acts like it is no big deal; but it is getting very frustrating taking him in all the time. ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Nickle allergies and braces: My 13 year old son seems to have a nickle allergy from his braces. He has 6 months to go with the braces on. Are there any long term effects from wearing braces that we should be concerned about? Are there any systemic effects? His gums are always red and swollen even to the point of covering the top of his teeth. ...Visitor from PA (answer)
- Braces to make room for adult sized tooth? My daughter lost her last baby tooth Upper Lateral Incisor. We went to the Dentist and he said the adult tooth will be too large for the space available and said she needs braces to enlarge the space. How is this accomplished with braces?
...Visitor from AR (answer)
- Braces and Buckteeth: I have had braces for over 5 years to correct an overbite. My orthodontist said it was about time my braces were removed, but the funny thing is, my overbite isn't corrected. ...Visitor from CA (answer)
- Braces and Swollen Lymph Nodes: Can a person be allergic to braces? Soon after my son had his braces put on his lymph nodes started to swell. Is it possible that he is allergic to the Nickel in the braces? He has been tested for every other possible cause ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Damon Self Ligating Braces and Periodontal Disease: I have perio problems with approximately 40% bone loss. Is it possible for me to have self ligating (damon system) braces? ...Visitor from London England United Kingdom (answer)
- Lower braces causing spaces in upper teeth? I am in my 40's. I just got metal braces on my bottom teeth just to straighten them. My top teeth and bite were fine. After just 3 weeks my bite is bad and I have a space on my top teeth. I assume my bite will be put back to normal in the next year, but I am not sure why I am getting a space on my top. Should I have gotten braces on my top too? I didn't think they could move if I didn't have braces on them. I am very concerned about my top teeth. I am now wearing a nite guard. ...Visitor from NJ (answer)
- Braces or retainer? I'm 33 years old female and have gaps between 4 of my upper front teeth. About 8 years ago, I enquired about braces and was told that my facial profile/structure does not allow for braces. I did not understand that but on the dentist's recommendation, I've had the gaps bonded. However, I'm thinking of having the gaps closed by either braces or retainer. I'd like to know which option would be better? Is braces safe at my age? Will there be any maintanance required in long term? Are there any potential problems possible as a result of this work? My dentist has informed me that I have healthy teeth and have no major issues. ...Visitor from MI (answer)
- Teeth pulled for braces! I am a 26 year old female who had braces during middle school. My orthodontist pulled 4 teeth (2 on top, 2 on bottom) because of overcrowding. However, my smile has never been the same since and I do not like it. It is not symmetrical and not as wide as it used to be. I never had large teeth, in fact very small ones, so I have no idea why I had teeth pulled. Is there anything I can do to fix this and try to get a "normal" smile again?
...Visitor from PA (answer)
- How to push front teeth back without braces: My front teeth are jetting out to the front. My dentist told me braces wouldn't work because my gum is too forward. Is there anything else to help push my front two tooth back? ...Visitor from MI (answer)
- Braces make Bucked Teeth straight? I am a 24 year old female inquiring about braces. I would like to know if I get braces because I have an overbite (bucked teeth) and a gap will it make my teeth straight? How soon will I notice a diffrence? When will the teeth start to shift? Do they hurt and what to expect. ...Visitor from GA (answer)
- 17 years of braces: I'm dating a guy who is 32 and has had his braces on since he was 15. He said he never got around to getting them off. What kind of damage can leaving braces on for this long do? I don't believe he's been to the dentist in a while because I'm sure a dentist would have recommended getting them off. ...Visitor from IL (answer)
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