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Braces / Orthodontics Question.?

Orthodontics Editor — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:59:50 +0000

Hi
Heres a question
Well, Heres the Story
My dentist refered my to the orthodontist
The first time I went, the orthodontist the took impressions and pictures and said that i would need a functional brace then traintracks.
The next time I went it said on the card it said ‘ imp. tba ‘
and she took more impressions. & said that the functional brace would be for 7-9 months.
I booked another appointment, as instructed, for two weeks later, which is this coming thursday. When at reception, the receptionist said, oh its good being in the holidays, so you have a couple of days to get used to them before going back to school.
Now on the card it says ‘fit tba’ Duration 10mins
What will she do to me now. Does that mean i will get it on thursday? ( I presume she will be fitting but my real question is – DO I GET TO TAKE THEM AWAY WITH ME?)
BEST ANSWER 10 POINTS !
thanks, Sapphire

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Orthodontics Worried Spacers,to Teeth?what?help Me?

Orthodontics Editor — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:23:25 +0000

Ok so today I went to get my records for braces.I am 11 years old and will be 12 in July.ANyway Dr.Ji looked in my mouth to see how it was gonna abe done.He said that there was 1 tooth still at th bottom trying to come up but,it can’t until all my teeth don’t have gaps anymore.Then in the way back of my mouth on the bottom Dr.Ji said the top is coming up fine but he;s concerned about the bottom of it on where’s its gonna grow.SO he said after a whole when i get my braces.He’s gonna see whether they’re growing correctly.AND HE SAID IF THEY DON’T I HAVE TO GET THEM OUT!!!I THEY ARE PERMANENT!!And another this is spacer’s are spacers?Why do I need spacers?Will they hurt when i get them put on?Will they hurt when they take out?Will they hurt when eat?Cause i gotta get spaces on May 14th.At 9 in the morning im in 5th grade and i will be late for school

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3 Orthodontics; 3 Different Recommendations; Who To Believe?

Orthodontics Editor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:04:33 +0000

1st one (just got out of school) said to pull 2 upper pre-molars; 2nd one (years of exp.) said to pull 2 upper and 2 lower pre-molars; third one said extraction likely but couldn’t make a diagnosis until seeing all the x-rays, impressions and photos (wanted to make sure no jaw problems too). The 3rd one also pointed out my grinding problem.
I have over an overbite with 2 bunny teeth on top; Lower teeth are also crowded and sort contours upward in the middle forming a “ridge” with recession (from brushing too hard?). Am I a difficult case?
(This is a followup of my last question.)

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Orthodontics?

Orthodontics Editor — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:51:03 +0000

Im only a junior in high school. what do i need to do to eventually acheive my life long dream of being an orthodontist?

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Orthodontics Help!?!?

Orthodontics Editor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:48:12 +0000

i looking in to different majors and i was wanted to know things in orthodontics, such as how long does schooling take? how many years? what do you deal with? i know that it is dealing with braces, but what else

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Best Schools For Dentistry?.. And Orthodontics?

Orthodontics Editor — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:17:51 +0000

What is the best school for dentistry?
I know someone who wants to become an orthodontist. How can he do that?

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What Are Some Great Dental Schools Around The World? Orthodontics Specifically?

Orthodontics Editor — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:24:50 +0000

I’m 15 and just looking for options out there
I hope to become an orthodontist
I live in Albuquerque NM and I don’t have any plans on staying here for school it would be very very helpful if you could leave the Universities Link so I can check it out!
Some colleges I had in mind were Boston U, New York U, and USC
what are some others you know of I was looking for some in the UK but any would help

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What Are Some Universities With Dental Schools? Specifically Orthodontics?

Orthodontics Editor — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:00:29 +0000

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Which Job Is Better: Anesthesiology Or Orthodontics?

Orthodontics Editor — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:42:47 +0000

I’m already interested in both, but the problem is that I just can’t choose one to focus on for the next few years as I finish high school.
Thanks for any suggestions.

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Is A Career In Orthodontics Rewarding… Best Answer Will Be Chosen! :)?

Orthodontics Editor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:28:27 +0000

Im thinking of orthodontics as a career choice… I know its TONS of schooling but besides that I just wanted to know what is most rewarding thing about it? what is the most difficult thing about it? what kind of general salary should I expect? have you ever regreted becoming an orthodontist? THANKS

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