By Orthodontics Editor, on July 19th, 2009
well sadly iv had on braces for over 6 years basically ripped off by my orthodontists i arranged to get them off because they were planning to keep them on EVEN LONGER!!!!!! evry time i went for an apointment all theyd do is change my rubrbands
its been a yr since i got them off they gave me invisalign which my teeth went crooked again and my crooked teeth are imprinted on my invisalign so it is usless to me. my overbite is back! i ffel so gipped!!!!!! 6 yrs wasted! and my gums still overlap my teeth a little from having the braces on so long …………
What can i do other than braces to get rid of my overbite!!!!!!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 27th, 2009
My orthodontist/doctor says that i need braces. I toldd him that i didn’t want braces, i was wondering if I could have invisaline. He said that it will only last a few years and then your teeth will go back to the way that they are now, my bottom and top rows of teeth are in different places and they need to be slided over. Is there any other way that i can correct my teeth or does anyone have advice for invisalign( if you have had it before).
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 13th, 2009
I’m about fourteen, and most of my dental imperfections aren’t noticeable by most people. However, I notice them. One of my two front teeth is slightly out of place, and I have tiny little gaps on my bottom row. Everything else is perfect.
I have an orthodontist appointment in two weeks, and I’m just wondering what they will probably suggest to my parents. Most importantly, I want to know how my mouth is going to spend the next few years of my life.
Also, do you think I qualify for InvisAlign? I’ve already read all of the pros and cons, so you don’t have to post them.
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 11th, 2009
Hi im 25 and am currently thinking about getting invisalign. I went to the orthodontist and he said i was a good candidate and right at the end i asked him “will i need to have any extractions?” and he said “yes, one of the front bottom teeth”. I was a bit in shock because i’ve seen other cases of crowding like mine on websites that didnt need extractions and just the thought of removing a healthy tooth kills me. Im going to go back next time and ask him if i could not do the extraction and just do a bit more filing…or maybe i could get normal wire braces on the bottom teeth if that means i could keep that tooth. My bite is fine its just the crookedness appearance i want to fix. Heres a pic of my teeth, if you have any advice for me. I guess what i want to know is if he’d be less likely to pull that tooth if i got wire braces on the bottom teeth.http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/k…
thanks!
By Orthodontics Editor, on June 1st, 2009
I’m an 18 year old male and have been looking into Invisalign. I was told today that it would cost $7000 for me to have them done. I believe the dentist was trying to rip me off. I would need only very minor work such as closing a very small gap, a small touch up if you will. I went to see another orthodontist about 2 months ago and told me he could use OrthoClear on me for $4200. He also said the process would only take 9 months as opposed to this other lady that told me it would take a year with the $7000 invisalign. She also mentioned that some “invisible”, thin tooth colored braces were much cheaper and time would also be a year. She did not provide a price.
I’m a college student and cannot afford $7000. The $4200 is still much but more plausible. What would you recommend? The less treatment time overall is a plus but finance is the big factor.
Should I keep visiting orthodontists for consultations? I’m in southern cali in Norwalk.
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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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