My wire has moved across and it has moved beyond two brackets. I'm not in pain I'm wondering if this is normal due to the movement of my teeth, or should I try fix them myself or arrange an appointment with my orthodontist? Also judging by these pictures how much longer do you think I'll have to wear braces ( this is my 14th month wearing them)
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You are very observant. This is the typical outcome of bicuspid extraction orthodontics. The reason is that your upper and lower front teeth have to be overly retracted to fill the extra space created by the extraction of the four bicuspid teeth. There are other, possibly serious, health...
You definitely need orthodontic treatment to correct your bite. Whether it can be done with orthodontic treatment alone, or in combination with a jaw surgery, called orthognathic surgery, needs to be determined by your orthodontist. Please see an orthodontist in your area. Yes, it is safe to...
The appearance of gaps between your teeth may be due to the angulation of your teeth, rather than actual space between your teeth. It may be possible for your orthodontist to place some bends in the wire to change the angulation and minimize the appearance of gaps. Your upper central incisors...
