By Orthodontics Editor, on June 25th, 2009
Anyone who has used Orthoclear or Invisalign, I would like to know if I can use OTC bleaching gels in my aligners? Would a dentist or orthodontist recommend this?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 25th, 2009
Ok, well my mom had metal braces in high school, and it was for the same reason as me. So you have your two front teeth, then the two next to it, and then the teeth next to that. Well my teeth next to the teeth by my front two (when i say teeth, i mean the one tooth on each side of my mouth. (right and left of the two front teeth)) are growing in really high. They are the adult teeth growing in, and the dentist said that I probably need braces to help put them in straight and not crooked. So I haven’t seen the orthodontist yet, but we have an appointment, but I was just wondering, do you think I would need metal braces or invisalign? Or either?
Thanks ahead of time!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 25th, 2009
hey all, I have 3 crooked bottom teeth in the front, and 1 crooked tooth in the back row. This is because I didnt wear my bottom retainer for some time after i got my braces. The rest are straight, because they (thankfully) stayed in their place. I am going to the orthodontist to get it checked out pretty soon. should I ask her about invisalign? Does it sound like I could use it? How long do you think itw ould take just for the bottom teeth described?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 24th, 2009
My insurance covered my orthodontics as a teen.
They covered all routine dental work.
They covered a procedure in which I had a baby tooth pulled, because there was no adult tooth underneath.
They paid for the retainer that I had to wear in order to prepare my mouth for the eventual ‘fake tooth’ that would be installed in the ‘hole’.
They now say that they will not pay for the procedure in which the fake tooth will actually *be* installed, nor for any related lab tests and referrals, calling it a ‘cosmetic procedure’.
What the h*ll!!
If this is cosmetic, then what, exactly is orthodontics defined as?
And how about the pulling of the tooth in the first place?
Why will they not pay for the final result?
(any answer appreciated, since I now have a big hole in my mouth, and can’t afford the several-thousand dollars to fix this!)
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 24th, 2009
I’m 14 and haven’t had braces yet.
Most people my age already had braces.
I don’t plan on getting braces cause my teeth aren’t too bad. I’ve actually had people tell me that they’re surprised that I haven’t had braces.
I was thinking about whether or not I should plan on getting Invisalign when I’m older (maybe around college aged or when I get a real job)
Currently, my teeth are just a little over crowded and I have a slight over bite. When I went to an orthodontist they said I would need braces for about a year. I don’t think it’s worth all the pain and money now if my teeth aren’t that bad and if they’ll most likely move more again.
Has anyone had Invisalign? How much was it? Did you like them? What didn’t you like about it? Was it really worth it? Should I get them? And any other info would be great!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 24th, 2009
I recently had some work done, got bridges on both of my upper back teeth, each is a 5 unit bridge.
The dentist that did this work has been adjusting them.
Since then I’ve been noticing that my teeth are sprading out more than they were, they call it an overjet..
I am uncomftorable with my smile and want to get them fixed, same dentist that did my bridges suggested that I get invisalign, that he would bring my upper teeth in, and the lower bring out, because my jaw is in, that I had never heard.
Second option went to an orthodontist said there is not much space to push my teeth in, but can deffenitely get some results closing the spaces and pushing them in, and the lower would be coming in as well
opposite of what the other dentist told me.
I have also been to different orthontists and all say we cant work on your teeth there is no room to move them back.
I am confused dont know if I should go to the dentist that worked on my bridges and still went back to him more than 4 times for adjustments and if now they will be ok.
Or go to the orthodontist that offers me clear braces for $1,500 less than getting invisalign,
Who do you think would do a better job, honestly?
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 23rd, 2009
I was at an orthodontist who left me in excruciating pain I left to go to another orthodontist who’s son goes to my school . They pulled two more teeth out and then they put tight wires and elastics afertwords and said it was to help my cross-bite(the extraction) but it made it worse they say they can’t do damon or invisalign and i have to get a bunch of other things done after that . They said my teeth would look perfect but I saw someone else who got there braces done and completed and there’s didn’t look good . Do you think I can get invisalign or damon . I have a cross-bite,overbite,not straightened teeth and crowded teeth p.s. my teeth looked better before and I am in excruciating pain when I go there they are nice mind you but they say damon wont work)
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 23rd, 2009
I have been researching this all over the web and can’t get a concrete estimate. I have been told around 5000, but I need to know for sure so I can know if I can afford to get a loan. I can’t seem to find an insurance policy that includes orthodontics and all oral surgeries are excluded on the policies. I know the braces will cost 5000. I can get assistance from the hospital to cover their costs, but still need to pay the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 23rd, 2009
Obviously, I’ll be talking to my orthodontist about this, but I’m a little concerned that nothing has been said about it already. I start my invisalign tomorrow, for a 5 month treatment, but over the weekend felt what I’m assuming is a wisdom tooth poking through my gum on the upper-left, back side of my mouth. There is no pain, nor has there been any. About 1 1/2-2 months ago I had panoramic x-rays done for my invisalign and about two-three weeks ago my treatment plan was sent to invisalign for approval/tray creation. At no time has anyone said wisdom teeth are an issue. Also, previous dentists have not told me that its imperative that I have wisdom tooth removal. However, I’ve been reading that wisdom teeth can cause crowding and I’m afraid that if this tooth causes that while I’m doing my invisalign, it will be counterproductive. I’m also thinking that since nobody said there were any problems I’m ok, and that I can just have the tooth removed after my treatment if need be.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 23rd, 2009
I need an experienced ortho for this question. i’ve gotten consultations from several orthodontist who say metal braces are the only option for me, but one insisted that invisalign would work well.
I have a gap on my top right side. Im missing tooth #5 (premolar), and the cuspid has moved completely to the right . Over time my midline has also shifted to my right side and I am developing small spaces inbetween teeth. I want to open the gap from the missing tooth so that I can put in an implant. But the gap is not small, and i only want to move the cuspid and the midline back over to the left. SO…
I dont want to pay more or get braces if I dont have to. Would Invisalign be good for this job, or is my only option traditional braces? Thanks!
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Orthodontics Defined Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
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