I get my braces off in exactly a month. My orthodontist gave me elastics to wear for two months until my treatment is over, and since then I've noticed my midline has become uncentred. My elastics, however, are set up as if fixing an overbite. My midline is off about 1 1/2 mm
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Orthodontic treatment should not decrease the overall health of your mouth. If you have concerns, discuss them with your provider. Comparing your current condition with photos or models of what your gums looked like prior to braces should help you see where you are at. If they are worse, di...
It is possible that you are allergic to the metal braces which are likely composed of nickel. It is possible to get nickel-free braces. Although the prevalence of metal allergy is high in the general population (it is estimated that up to 17% of women and 3% of men are allergic to...
A talon cusp on the lingual (back) of the tooth makes the tooth very thick. The thickness prevents the tooth from moving back to correct the Protrusion. Since all of the front teeth have to line up for a nice smile, you can only move them as far as the talon cusp tooth can move. Trying to m...
