My brackets keep coming of. I do not think it has anything to do with what i am eating as i always eat soft food and make sure any hard food i eat i cut into small pieces. It has got nothing to do the way i brush (this is what the orthodontist told me). I do not chew gum, my finger nails or pens. The orthodontist is also threatening to cancel my treatment if they come off again. I can barely eat comfortable. it feel like every meal is like walking on eggshells. What should i do?
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Some things you hear are just not true!here is my answer for the extraction controversy
Premolar Extractions Controversy
There is probably no facet of
orthodontic treatment that has caused as much controversy as the decision to
extract, or not to extract, permanent teeth: and more...
It looks like you are still in treatment. That happens on occasion but your orthodontist will make sure it will get taken care off before you finish. You should address your concerns with him at your next appointment.
Premolar Extractions Controversy
There is probably no facet of
orthodontic treatment that has caused as much controversy as the decision to
extract, or not to extract, permanent teeth: and more specifically, whether to
extract four premolars or to “develop” room for non-extraction tre...
