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DENTAL BRACE QUERY
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My teenage daughter is due to have a brace fitted in 4 weeks time, but 3 months ago at her last appointment with the orthodontist he mentioned that she needed 4 teeth removed. I phoned my local dentist today and asked if they had been notified of this as it was getting nearer to having the brace fitted. They knew nothing, and said they usually get a letter from the Orthodontist with details. I phoned the orthodontist and the receptionist said "Oh dont worry the Orthodontist will probably just fit the studs at the first appointment, then the teeth will be removed at a later date...". ???? I really hope that is the case, as I have waited 10 months for the first appointment with the Orthodontist. Does anybody know??? I thought it would have made more sense to remove the teeth first... but I am not expert?? HELP
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I was told my daughter would probably need teeth out too, but they went ahead and fitted blocks then a few months on, the upper and lower 'traintracks'. She's now had those for about a year and there has been no more mention of removing teeth - I think they would prefer to see how things go and if they can do it without removing teeth, they prefer that. But they let you know that it is an option just in case. But if in doubt - ask.
I, too, had 4 teeth removed prior to having my braces (upper and lower) fitted. Unfortunately, the orthodontist miscalculated and I was left with two highly visible, full-sized, gaps directly behind my upper canine teeth. As I continued to grow, so did my jaw and the room for my teeth to be pressed back into appeared naturally, and he hadn't allowed for this.
He did have the grace to fashion a bridge with false teeth to hide these gaps, but the clips to keep it in place were (I felt) just as noticeable as the gaps !
Do confirm that the extractions ARE necessary as reversing the procedure is not easily acheived :o). Perhaps your orthodontist has warned you that eventually, the extractions may be necessary IF the required space doesn't appear naturally.
He did have the grace to fashion a bridge with false teeth to hide these gaps, but the clips to keep it in place were (I felt) just as noticeable as the gaps !
Do confirm that the extractions ARE necessary as reversing the procedure is not easily acheived :o). Perhaps your orthodontist has warned you that eventually, the extractions may be necessary IF the required space doesn't appear naturally.
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