http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ Speak Your Smile Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:35:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/search.php http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-placement-question#post-148 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:47:21 +0000 Joe Braces 148@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>If the expander is fitting well around the baby tooth and the tooth is not mobile, it should be ok. Some orthodontists routinely use expanders on the baby molars, especially on children less than 7 years old. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-placement-question#post-147 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:41:15 +0000 Karen McCauley 147@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>my 6 yr old daughter just had her expander installed. They had trouble getting the band around the left adult molar and put it on the tooth just forward instead. As a result the expander is at an angle. Will she still have the desired result of a wider upper palate? </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/headgear#post-146 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:49:17 +0000 Joe Braces 146@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Headgear is used for correcting overbites. It hooks on to the upper molars, and has an outer bow that comes out of the mouth and sits right next to the cheeks on both sides. The bow connects to a strap that fits around the head or neck. </p> <p>Headgear works by putting a backwards force on the upper jaw and teeth, holding them or pushing them back while the lower jaw grows, thus improving the overbite. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/headgear#post-145 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:32:00 +0000 sbm100 145@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>what does headgear work and what does it do </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-in-back-of-teeth-broke#post-144 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:57:39 +0000 Rose miller 144@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Hmm, I think you should go back to you dentist to settle this things. I&#39;m sure he&#39;ll know what to do.. It&#39;s quite important I guess. Why, would your dentist bother to put that wire if its not important? Dental hygiene is really an essential part of life. We should not take it for granted. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-in-back-of-teeth-broke#post-143 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:12:15 +0000 Joe Braces 143@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I can&#39;t tell for sure exactly what the wire is for. Sometimes they put wires in after the braces to hold the teeth in place. If the wire was acting as a retainer, you should go back and have it put back in. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-in-back-of-teeth-broke#post-142 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:31:23 +0000 sensfan91 142@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Im no where near the early stages, in fact i could be considered done. I&#39;ve gotten my braces off and they put wires in the back. One of them is broken, and by broken i mean completely gone. I think my next appointment is either in 2 years or never. So, i was just wondering if that wire is important and should i go in and get another one put it, or just leave it go.<br /> Thanks </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-in-back-of-teeth-broke#post-141 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:42:36 +0000 Joe Braces 141@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Sometimes, during the beginning stages of treatment when light wires are used, the wire can break. If it is poking at you, you can put wax on it to make it feel better, until you can go see your orthodontist. If the wire isn&#39;t bothering you, then it depends on whether or not your teeth back where the wire broke are straight yet. If you are in the beginning stages of treatment, and your wire broke by the back teeth which are straight already, then you&#39;re probably ok waiting until your next appointment to get it fixed. If your teeth are still crooked back where the wire broke, that means your orthodontist was still trying to actively straighten your teeth, and you should probably go see your orthodontist to get it fixed. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-in-back-of-teeth-broke#post-140 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:52:26 +0000 sensfan91 140@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Good afternoon, i was just wondering how important the wire in back of my teeth is. Should i get it fixed or not. Thanks </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/gold-braces#post-139 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:53:56 +0000 sgreene555 139@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Sbm100, do you have gold wires too? Do the gold wires stay gold? </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/which-retainers-are-best#post-138 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:52:26 +0000 sgreene555 138@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I like the clear ones because no one can see them, but I think they break easier. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/damon-braces#post-137 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:59:48 +0000 unicornfaerie 137@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>get them, because u dont have to have any teeth removed then! </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/which-retainers-are-best#post-136 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:07:34 +0000 Joe Braces 136@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>A very good question! It depends on your orthodontist, and also on how your teeth were to begin with. The clear plastic ones are good because they are not as noticeable as the other ones, but break down easier. The hawley retainer with the wire in front lasts longer, but is less esthetic. Please see this article for more about <a href="//www.bracesquestions.com/static/removing-braces/orthodontic-retainer/&quot;" rel="nofollow">orthodontic retainers</a>. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/gold-braces#post-135 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:28:28 +0000 sbm100 135@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>i have gold braces for three months now they still look good. no problem with the gold washing off </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/which-retainers-are-best#post-134 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:54:06 +0000 unicornfaerie 134@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>well my friend has a see thru plastic one,<br /> and my other friend has wire one<br /> but i dont reli know which is better!!<br /> hellpp :p </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/what-are-damon-braces#post-133 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:15:52 +0000 Joe Braces 133@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Damon Braces are a name for a specific brand of braces. Damon braces are self-ligating braces which means that they can clip onto the archwires themselves without the need of any metal or colored ties. There are other brands of self-ligating braces, not just Damon such as In-ovation R, Speed, and Smart-clip braces. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/what-are-damon-braces#post-132 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:57:23 +0000 sumi 132@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>My friend has Damon braces. What are those? </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/tightening-braces-fast#post-131 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:53:56 +0000 Joe Braces 131@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I&#39;m sorry to hear about your decay. The decay in your mouth should not have anything to do with you getting your braces off faster, though. If anything, taking the braces off sooner was probably better or else you may have had more decay. What you can do now is just brush and floss really well to prevent future decay. You can try rinsing with a fluoride mouthrinse such as ACT which you can get at your local drugstore. It helps to make your teeth stronger. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/tightening-braces-fast#post-130 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:47:00 +0000 amymariebb 130@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>My braces we tightened quicker because I wanted them off for my wedding. Instead of it taking 14 month it took 7 months. Ever since my braces have been taken off, my teeth are decaying so FAST! I need so much work done to my mouth. I have 4 holes in four different teeth! And a cavity inside of my front tooth as well. I need 2 crowns. I just do not understand. I have never had problems like this before! I brush and floss the same as I always have. I brush twice a day. More when I had braces of course. I am 24 years old and my teeth are falling out of my mouth. Whats the deal??? </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/tightening-braces-fast#post-129 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:45:47 +0000 Joe Braces 129@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Great question Amy! A lot of people want to get their braces off faster so they ask their orthodontist to put more pressure on their teeth, thinking their teeth will move faster. </p> <p>The fact is that teeth do need a certain amount of force to move. However, putting more than the optimal force on the teeth may start damaging your teeth or surrounding bone or gum tissues. You can speak with your orthodontist about possibly speeding up treatment. Sometimes he/she may be able to speed things up, but other times he/she may say that more pressure may just be counterproductive.</p> <p>To answer your question about getting more decay by increasing the &quot;tightening,&quot; decay is cause by not brushing/flossing your teeth well, not &quot;tightening.&quot; However, putting excessive pressure on your teeth can lead to your roots shortening faster. Hope this helps!</p> <p>Joe Braces </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/tightening-braces-fast#post-128 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:14:25 +0000 amymariebb 128@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Is there side effects of getting your braces tightened faster than the time it normally takes? Can getting your braces off faster by getting them tightened faster make your teeth decay?</p> <p>Thanks!!!!<br /> Amy </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/overbite-question#post-126 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:45:52 +0000 Joe Braces 126@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>It depends on how bad your overbite is. Braces can improve and correct most mild to moderate overbites. However, if your overbite is really bad, then you may need braces along with a jaw surgery procedure to move your lower jaw forward, or your upper jaw back, or both. </p> <p>To correct overbites, your orthodontist may have you wear elastics (rubber bands), headgear, or other appliance that helps your lower jaw and/or teeth move forward. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-poking-my-cheek#post-125 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:42:11 +0000 Joe Braces 125@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Sometimes when you eat something, it can cause your wire to shift so it starts hurting your cheeks. You can use orthodontic wax and put it over the poky end of the wire until you can go see you orthodontist to have the wire either shifted back or clipped. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-question#post-124 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:13 +0000 Joe Braces 124@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Expanders are tough for some people to get used to. Usually after a week or two, it will get a lot better. For some people, it may take a little longer to get used to it. Your tongue may get sore too because it&#39;s constantly trying to push up on the expander. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-question#post-123 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:17:57 +0000 Jerry Samson 123@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Sorry to hear of your problem. Usually, people get used to the expander after a week or two, but in the beginning, it&#39;s difficult for some people. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-question#post-122 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:26:30 +0000 sumi 122@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I got this expander in my mouth and it is so low in my mouth that I cannot pronounce words. It&#39;s hard for me to swallow too. Plus my tongue hurts. Does anyone else get this problem? Thanks </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-poking-my-cheek#post-120 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:08:30 +0000 BQ Team 120@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Use orthodontic wax to help with your poky wire. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/overbite-question#post-119 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:26:22 +0000 Chris Abel 119@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Hi, I have an overbite and would like to know if braces can correct an overbite. Thanks! </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-poking-my-cheek#post-118 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:20:42 +0000 jrio37 118@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>You probably should call your orthodontist to see if you should come in. Sometimes if you cut the wire, your teeth may shift. You can use wax to put it on the poky part of the wire so that it feels better =D </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/my-gums-bleed#post-117 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:58:53 +0000 jrio37 117@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>My gums bleed when I brush my teeth. I&#39;m scared to brush my teeth now cuz they bleed. I&#39;ve tried using mouthrinse but it doesn&#39;t help. Please help! </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/wire-poking-my-cheek#post-116 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:29:17 +0000 sumi 116@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I have a wire that&#39;s poking my cheek and it&#39;s bugging me bad. I want to cut it out, but don&#39;t want my teeth to get crooked. What should I do? </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/white-spots-on-the-teeth#post-114 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:47 +0000 BQ Team 114@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>White spots are not good. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/favorite-food-to-eat-with-braces#post-111 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:28:20 +0000 hu23t 111@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>Pizza is good, but sometimes I don&#39;t eat the crust if it&#39;s too hard. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/6-months-braces#post-110 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:18:59 +0000 jrio37 110@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I need mine for about two years too. </p> http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/topic/expander-does-it-hurt#post-109 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:12:33 +0000 jrio37 109@http://bracesquestions.com/braces/forums/ <p>I had an expander and it wasn&#39;t too bad. Just feels a little tight when you crank it. But then you get a gap between your front teeth. </p>