Dental Braces Questions

Is it true my teeth cannot be made straight after getting OTV’s

I asked my orthodontist to make my incisors look bigger because I wasn’t happy with the size. I was told they could take care of it and make my smile beautiful. They put on what they called an OTV and I was told they would need to be touched up...

Do i need a new set?

I have braces and the metal piece that holds in the wire fell out of every single one of my brackets. My wire also came out too. Would i need to get a new set of braces? Why are they breaking so easily?

Am i supposed to get braces on my last 2 baby teeth on the top?

I had braces for a little while and they just added 4 more. 2 on the top that are on permanent teeth and 2 that are on the top that i know are baby teeth. Is this a mistake or did they do this on purpose? I thought braces were only meant for...

Do i need twin block braces to straighten my teeth?

I’m 15 and i want braces. My orthodontist said i need twin block braces first but i really don’t want them and i’m not bothered about my jaws cosmetically or in terms of health. Do i need them to straighten my teeth before i get normal braces? I...

White spots on teeth with braces.

I have a few patches of white on my two front teeth above the brackets. Also, I have a spot on two of my bottom teeth. I am worried that it will get worse and become more noticeable once my braces are removed. I don’t know what has caused this since...

Relating to braces and disease.

I have periodontal disease and have had my braces since 5th grade and I am currently in the 11th grade. My braces treatment was stopped years ago. I currently only have 1 molar band on the top right and brackets. At the bottom I only have brackets...

Overbite enquiry

I'm 15, I have overbite and my front teeth cover almost 2/3rd of the lower teeth, 2 upper front teeth are bent inward and a high canine. As there is a lockdown going I can't consult an orthodontist or dentist so i just want a rough estimate if it...

Use of aerosol to refix brackets

My dentist has advised that with COVID19 as long as no aerosols need to be used I should be able to go back for my wire change soon. However, 2 of my brackets have come loose, can you please advise if it will be necessary for him to use an aerosol...

Questions for my braces

For my teeth, I am scheduled to get my braces off tomorrow and have a couple of questions. My two front teeth are almost in line, but my left one I think is slightly in front. Can they do anything about that? Also, the top of my teeth are a little...

Braces remover

So I got my braces off yesterday and I got my impressions done that same day and they told me to pick them up on Tuesday that’s in 5 days I’m afraid my braces wil move within those 5 days I guess what I’m asking is will my teeth shift ?

Underbite correction

Dear doctor, I was diagnosed with an underbite back in 2018 and got braces+ elastics to treat it. My dentist prescribed me to wear Class3 elastics which were tied to my lateral incisors instead of the generic canines. After 2 years of treatment,...

The fixed wire at the back of my teeth has been replaced, is it bad if it’s too close to the gums?

I am on a trip abroad. The permanent fixed wire at the back of my teeth came off the other day. I got an apt with an orthodontist here and they have replaced it but I’ve noticed it’s very very close to my gums, almost touching. It feels very...

Quad helix band come loose

Hi, I currently have upper fixed braces and a quad helix fitted. Unfortuantely, the molar band on the quad helix has come off on the left side. This means that every time I try to eat, the band comes off the tooth and I have to push it back in...

Urgent help about six month smiles I think it narrowed my jaw how can I reverse this?

Hi basically I had six month smiles and the dentist brought my teeth foward no idea why to a 4mm overbite now my face is very thin and long and looking at picture it looks like my jaw has narrowed does this happen from brining teeth foward. What can...

Can you please give me sone advice on my braces?

Hi, I Currently have braces fitted and have done for around two years. I have had various permanent teeth removed for the top and bottom set in order to make room to move the teeth. I have a large overbite so the idea is to push the top teeth back....