I've had traditional braces in the past which I had taken of in 2014, I haven't since worn my plastic retainer. My fault, I know. Which is why I'm seeking treatment again! I have found an ortho who claims he can take my teeth from a C to an A*and correct all issues I've described that he diagnosed in a consultation. I'm trying to get all the advice I can before going ahead with treatment as it's very expensive. I want what he claims he can do. Is it possible? Thanks in advance.
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Damon braces are a type or brand of 'braces' that the orthodontist uses to accomplish their goals of aligning your teeth and correcting your bite. The Damon braces alone may or may not fix your 4mm overbite, but you wearing elastics that attach to the Damon braces will...
Self-ligating braces have many advantages for patients. The built-in doors hold the archwire in place so there is usually no need for additional wires or elastics to hold it. This makes for a much cleaner mouth during the whole time you are in braces. I think that is a huge advantage! Many of...
You can wait. You migh take care of what you are eating with your braces or also take car if you have an occlusion that migh cause te bracket fell it, it can delay the treatment process. It doesn´t matter if is just for a few days but try to keep them on to make the treatment faster.