Hi,last Thur,I had 1st appt where I signed contract to pay $6000 in mo installments using Care Credit for braces work to fix my teeth(I made a mistake being so impulsive.We also took xrays,impressions for MandibleRositioningOrthic to be made.5 days later, due to WorkSchedules changes( my Offdays will be Mon,Tues.This Dr. is available only on Thurs),I need to another dr.who can provide treatment on Mon,Tues.How do I cancel/adjust my contract,get a refund?They can't make me pay $6000 for 1 appt?
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Answer: Have Faith in People and Simply Ask Your Orthodontist for a Refund
Temporarily putting a bump of glue on the back molars to "open up the bite" is a common procedure used in orthodontic. Usually if your bite is deep and you are hitting the lower braces with your upper teeth, this procedure is used. once the bite opens ( could take a few months)...
From the picture you posted , it looks like you are an adult, in which case I would agree with the recommendation of your orthodontists. In children it is very easy to expand the palate and alleviate a cross-bite, since the palatal suture ( bone) has not fused. In an adult its a difficult...
You are not being ridiculous, that is a great question! We really do want to avoid creating sunken profiles! As long as you have a true overbite where your upper canines are in front of the lower canines instead of behind them (as viewed from the side) there should be no problem...